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Chiffon Hijab: Lightweight and Flowy
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Chiffon Hijab: Lightweight and Flowy

By VELA Team

Ahh, chiffon hijab.  The classic, the OG and the it-girl of all hijab materials. Most hijabis probably go through a chiffon phase that’s hard to beat. The love for chiffon comes from its lightweight, semi-transparent,...
How to Style Bold Prints: Navigating "Scary" Fabrics
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How to Style Bold Prints: Navigating "Scary" Fabrics

By VELA Team

Many people associate Halloween with a night of fears, but in the hijabi world, one of the most common fears is wearing a printed hijab. Printed hijabs have become popular over the past few years...
How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas
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How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas

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If there is one thing I’m eternally (and externally) grateful about being a Muslim woman is that the commandment given to cover our bodies and embrace the idea of modesty is a branch of faith....
How to Cope with Stress
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How to Cope with Stress

By VELA Team

A return of Fall doesn’t just mean a return to pumpkin spice everything: it’s also a signal that the end of the year is coming. Even if you’re no longer wrapped up in the back-to-school...
From Work to Weddings: The Hijabs I Rely on for Every Moment
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From Work to Weddings: The Hijabs I Rely on for Every Moment

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This might sound odd, but I truly believe in trusting my hijab. On days when I know I'll be busy, the last thing I want to worry about is constantly readjusting the shape or sides...
Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman
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Navigating Social Media as a Muslim Woman

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Let's be clear, social media is FILLED with sin. On the surface, it is fun and lighthearted, but on a deeper level it can suck us into a world that is out of touch with...
Hijab Tips for Hot Weather
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Hijab Tips for Hot Weather

By VELA Team

Salaam VELA fam! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Personally, I love summer but most people don’t consider it to be their favorite season due to the hot weather. For us hijabis, the hot weather...
Hijab Hacks To Try Now
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Hijab Hacks To Try Now

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In a world brimming with 'makeup hacks', 'skincare hacks', and even 'baking hacks', it looks like the internet seems to have left out one of the most crucial gems: 'hijab hacks'. To speak on behalf...
Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big
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Finding your voice: How to find the confidence to dream big

By VELA Team

Growing up in the age of Disney Channel, I saw young girls on television doing all the things– becoming entrepreneurs, pop stars or captain of the debate team. They knew what they wanted in life...