Hijab trends in Indonesia continue to develop rapidly. If 2024 saw many viral styles, 2025 is about how we combine comfort with more personal self-expression. It’s no longer just about following what’s trending, but about how you can adapt these styles to suit your face shape, event, and of course, your comfort throughout the day.
Many of us may have already purchased trendy silk pashmina or Bella Square hijabs, but are unsure how to style them to look neat, elegant, and not ‘ordinary’. In this article, we will thoroughly break down 5 viral hijab styling tutorials predicted to continue dominating in 2025, complete with anti-fail tips for each style.
1. The “Clean Look” Pashmina Silk: Elegant & Professional
This style has become a favorite because it gives the illusion of a slimmer face and a longer neck. The key lies in using silk pashmina or premium ceruti material that drapes beautifully yet is easy to shape. This style is perfect for formal events, professional settings, or when you want to appear more mature.
- Use a ninja inner (ciput) that covers the neck. Make sure your inner is comfortable and doesn’t cause dizziness.
- Place the pashmina on your head with one side significantly longer than the other (e.g., right short, left very long).
- Secure with a pin or small safety pin under your chin. Ensure it’s tight and neat, without any bulging folds.
- Take the long side (left), bring it behind your neck, and wrap it over your head until it returns to the left side. Tidy up the front to form a perfect ‘clean look’ on your forehead.
- The remaining long end can be left to dangle in front of your shoulder or loosely tied with the short side behind your back.
Anti-Fail Tip: Silk material tends to be slippery. Always use a slightly textured inner (like a knitted inner) underneath your ninja inner to prevent the hijab from shifting easily.
2. Bella Square Anti-Floppy: Go-To Casual Style
Square hijabs (Bella Square) never go out of style. The challenge is making them stand perfectly ‘erect’ on the forehead and not easily ‘floppy’ or tilted when worn during activities. This is a go-to style for college, work, or just hanging out.
How to Style:
- Fold the square hijab into a triangle.
- Key Tip: Iron the folded triangular line (forehead part) until it’s perfectly stiff and neat. You can use a bit of fabric starch or a clothes-smoother spray.
- Wear it on your head with both sides of equal length. Secure it under your chin.
- Take one side, wrap it behind your neck, and tuck it into your clothes. Let the other side hang neatly in front.
3. T-shirt Hijab (Spandex/Jersey): Comfortable for High Activity
For those who are active, exercise, or are often outdoors, hijabs made from t-shirt, spandex, or jersey material are the best choice. These materials absorb sweat, are cool, and very practical. Styling them doesn’t need to be complicated either. The tutorial is very simple: often these are instant hijabs (bergo) or instant pashminas that only require one wrap without needing pins. The focus is on comfort. This style is perfect to pair with sporty or athleisure wear.
4. “Messy Look” Wrapped Pashmina (Pinless)
This style went viral because it looks ‘effortless’ and very relaxed. It’s suitable for non-slippery crinkle cotton or rayon pashmina materials.
- Use a bandana inner (only covering the forehead and hair).
- Place the pashmina with one side longer.
- Instead of pinning it under your chin, directly wrap the long side around your neck once or twice, letting the end dangle.
- The result is a relaxed, slightly messy yet stylish look.
5. Party Hijab Styling: A Touch of Satin & Accessories
For formal gatherings or parties, satin or silk material is a must. The challenge is the same: slippery. However, the sheen of these materials provides an instant luxurious impression.
Use a style similar to the ‘Clean Look’ (point 1), but add one distinguishing element: accessories. Use an elegant pearl brooch on one shoulder, or hijab earrings (if you’re confident) to sweeten the look. Make sure your inner truly ‘grips’ the satin material so it doesn’t shift when you move a lot.
Key Essential: Choosing the Right Inner (Ciput)
The secret to all neat hijab styling lies in the inner or ciput. Choose the wrong inner, and no matter how good the style, it will fall apart in a matter of hours.
- Knitted Inner: Most flexible, doesn’t cause headaches, and ‘grips’ the hijab fabric. Suitable for all hijab types.
- Ninja Inner: Provides the best neck coverage. Essential for the ‘Clean Look’. Choose a breathable material.
- Bandana Inner: Suitable for the ‘Messy Look’ or if you don’t like feeling too ‘covered’.
Ultimately, hijab styling is an art of self-expression. While viral trends can be followed, comfort and confidence are the top priorities. Don’t hesitate to experiment with the 5 tutorials above and find what truly feels ‘like you’.
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