Article: Summer, sun, hijab: Survival guide for hot days
Summer, sun, hijab: Survival guide for hot days
5 Easy Tricks to Keep Your Hijab Wearable in the Heat
⏱ 5 min read
Sound familiar?
The train’s pulling in, you rush to catch it – 35 °C radiating off the pavement. Before the doors even close, your head feels like it’s in an oven. Three layers of fabric, zero airflow. Summer in a hijab takes real determination.
What’s actually the problem?
Heat gets trapped, sweat can’t escape, your scarf starts to shift. Add an undercap and hair tie, and you’ve got even more heat buildup. The result? Damp roots, a tight-feeling neck, makeup sliding off. Sound familiar? Luckily, there are a few practical solutions.
Your Cool Hijab Toolkit
1. Choose light fabrics
Go for crinkle or chiffon – almost opaque but breathable and airy.
2. Leave a mini air pocket
When wrapping, leave a tiny fold open above your forehead. A magnet pin or a breathable tie-under bone will hold everything in place – less pressure, less heat.
3. Bone instead of a bulky bun
A tie-under bone cap absorbs moisture and fits your whole bun inside. For a minimalist feel, go with a tube version.
4. Carry a spray bottle
Toss a 50 ml water spray in your bag. A quick mist on your neck or forehead brings the temperature down – and your focus back. 💧
5. Braid it low
A loose braid under your bone lies flat, holds less heat, and makes wrapping much easier than a top bun.
Did you know?
– Fabrics under 150 GSM allow about 30% more airflow than standard jersey.
– The fine channels in crinkle fabrics help moisture evaporate more quickly.
“Bone + crinkle is my go-to summer setup. No more heat buildup!”
– Leila, 21
Quick Recap
Light fabrics, a bit of space under the wrap, and a water spray in your bag – that’s all it takes to stay cool, even in 35-degree heat.
