How To Pick The Right Hijab For Your Skin Tone

Have you ever tried on a hijab and find that for some reason it didn’t look right? Well, one of the reason could be that the shades involved weren’t complementing your skin. And by Knowing what works for you and use it to your advantage, it can make you feel more confident.

The power of color should never be underestimated. manipulating colors in certain ways can even make others perceive you as being more assertive, powerful, friendly or loyal.

The first thing you need to do is to establish where you sit on the skin tone spectrum and stock your wardrobe accordingly.

Pale Skin

Color To Wear

If you’ve got pale skin and light features, you need to bring some color to your complexion.

Dark colors are recommend like grey, brown, royal blue, dark green, navy and bolder shades of blue will all work well as these shades contrast with your skin tone.

Colors To Avoid

You’ll want to avoid soft, pastel shades or bright colors as these will only wash you out further. The same goes for neutrals too; so rather than white, light beige or stone, choose richer shades such as sand, camel, khaki and slate grey.

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Medium Skin

Colors To Wear

Most of the colors will work good with your skin tone, you can ensure you look your best by opting for shades that are either a little brighter or darker than the middle ground.

Colors To Avoid

Since your skin will likely have yellow or green undertones, it’s wise to avoid wearing shades of these colors that are too close to your skin tone.

What you’re trying to avoid here is ending up looking nude i.e. having your skin blend in with your clothing.

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Darker Skin

Colors To Wear

The color of your skin can match perfectly with the majority of hues and shades, as it doesn’t run the risk of being washed out like comparatively pale skin tones. Your skin works perfect with light and bright colors.

Colors To Avoid

Brown won’t contrast clearly enough with your skin, resulting in your look flat with your skin.

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