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Role of Hijab in Professional Settings
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Role of Hijab in Professional Settings

By VELA Team

Wearing the hijab in public can be scary, but wearing it at work or professional settings can be just as intimidating. Every job offers a unique work environment that comes with people from diverse backgrounds....
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...
Effortless Hijab Styles for Busy Mornings
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Effortless Hijab Styles for Busy Mornings

By VELA Team

Mornings can be a whirlwind, right? It's a rush from when you wake up, from getting ready for work or school to ensuring you don’t leave your car or house keys behind. For all the...
A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party
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A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

By VELA Team

Would you believe me if I said I made my college, lifelong friends through a VELA hijab? Bonding over a hijab may sound silly, but someone recognizing that I would look beautiful in a woven...
Hijabis in Healthcare
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Hijabis in Healthcare

By VELA Team

Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post is unique because it will be an interview style post featuring some hijabis who work in healthcare.  Alhamdulillah I began my hijab journey shortly after I came back from...
Navigating Halal “Dating”
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Navigating Halal “Dating”

By VELA Team

To be clear, there is no such thing as dating in Islam, but in the Western world, approaching love and marriage in a halal manner can be difficult and confusing for many younger generations—especially reverts....
Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone
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Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone

By VELA Team

Have you ever experienced a situation where you had a complete image of your outfit in your mind, only to discard all the ideas and opt for a completely different outfit and hijab at the...
When to cut off a friendship?
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When to cut off a friendship?

By VELA Team

I recently removed a friend from my life since she was a major backbiter which led me to reflect on her character – I realized that this is not how I want to be. I...
HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
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HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up

By VELA Team

Get excited, Dallas! An event you have been asking us for is finally happening in your Downtown on May 18th, and you won't want to miss it. A collaboration event of your favorite Muslim-owned brands,...