Salaam VELA fam! The warm weather and longer days are a blessing for us to be able to plan and go about our days, but for hijabis, we also have to be mindful of our hair health during this time. Perspiration and additional heat can impact our hair quality and texture. This blog post will serve as a guide on a few haircare hacks for hijabis.

1. Avoid Tightly Wrapped Hairstyles

This is one of the easiest ways to damage your hair. I’m sure we have all fallen victim to achieving the perfect bun so our hijabs can look flawless from the back, but a tight bun is not the only way to achieve this look. Tight buns or even slick back hairstyles can cause excess pressure on your scalp, weakening the hair from its roots and can contribute to hair loss. Furthermore this added tension to the scalp is also one of the main reasons why many women experience headaches. 

2. Invest in Quality Undercaps

Now that we understand the importance of wearing looser hairstyle to prevent additional hair stress, the next step is to invest in undercaps that maintain and protect your hair. VELA has a variety of undercaps that are made from all natural and eco friendly fibers, which are great for maintaining hair quality. These undercaps help your hair breathe and reduce the amount of friction that you would typically experience when you place any type of hijab fabric on your head. VELA’s Feather undercap, Tube undercap, and the Satin lined undercap are staples for every hijabi!

3. Apply Conditioner to Hair Ends

Another important hack is to utilize conditioner or another hair product that reduces hair frizz/breakage. This is a small step that you can include in your beauty regimen, if you haven’t already, and it’s a great way to protect your hair when it is tied up for most of the day. In addition this helps restore shine and volume in your hair!

4. Hair Oiling

Hair oiling is sunnah and it is one of the best ways to nourish and strengthen your hair! Most doctors recommend hair oiling once or twice a week and because hijabis have their hair tied up for majority of the day and so we need to have a strong haircare regimen.