In this guide
An everyday hijab at Shailah is a plain piece or one with light detail, most of them 214 x 106 cm, in Cotton Voile such as SD5-122 or in Duja Al-Lail such as DS4-76, and it can go in the washing machine. Choose your hijab or shayla by where you will wear it, then by the width you wrap, then by a colour that recurs in your wardrobe.
Decide where you will wear it most
- At home: compare a simple style with the pieces you already find comfortable.
- At work: try the width and wrapping style with your work clothes and check any workplace dress requirements.
- On visits: border embroidery or crochet can add detail while keeping your familiar way of wrapping.
Compare real Shailah options
| Hijab | Fabric | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SD5-122 | Cotton Voile | Plain |
| DS4-76 | Duja Al-Lail | Plain |
| CB1-01 | Voile | Embroidered |
SD5-122 is a plain Cotton Voile style, and its product page describes it as excellent for everyday use. DS4-76 is a plain Duja Al-Lail option. CB1-01 is an embroidered voile style that its product page also describes as excellent for everyday use. Choose the details you want: everyday hijabs need not be plain, and embroidery is not reserved for special occasions.
How much width do you need?
Measure a hijab you already use and note both length and width. Compare those figures with the piece you are considering, allowing for the amount of fabric your wrap needs. In the Everyday Home Hijabs collection, where a piece has a size option, that option shows the figures: large is 214 x 106 cm and small is 214 x 69 cm, so the length is the same and the difference is the width. If a piece's description gives a different measurement, ask us with the product code before ordering.
Keep colour choices manageable
Start with a colour that appears often in your wardrobe, then add one that creates a different combination. Treat this as a styling suggestion, not a fixed colour rule. Compare the available product photographs and allow for differences between screens and lighting.
Before adding to your basket
Check the fabric, measurements and detail placement on each piece's page, and note whether its title or description mentions hand work: only those pieces are washed by hand, and the rest can go in the washing machine. If this is unclear, ask us with the product code through the contact page. For embroidered or crochet-edged pieces, see the embroidered and crochet care guide.
Common questions
Does an everyday hijab have to be plain?
No. Border embroidery or crochet can add detail while keeping your familiar way of wrapping, and embroidery is not reserved for special occasions.
How do I know the width will suit me?
Measure a hijab you already use and note its length and width, then compare those figures with the product measurements, allowing for the fabric your wrap needs. In the Everyday Home Hijabs collection, pieces with a size option list large as 214 x 106 cm and small as 214 x 69 cm. If a piece's description gives a different measurement, ask us with the product code before ordering.
Should I choose Cotton Voile or Duja Al-Lail for an everyday hijab?
The product pages describe both fabrics as suitable for everyday use, and Shailah recommends machine washing both. The practical difference is width: most plain Cotton Voile pieces (SD) are 106 cm wide, while many plain Duja Al-Lail pieces (DS) come in two widths, 69 cm and 106 cm.
How should I care for an everyday hijab?
Shailah recommends machine washing everyday hijabs, plain pieces and most embroidered pieces, in cold water on a gentle cycle and drying them in the shade. Shailah's fabric is known for its durability and lasts for years. Pieces whose title or description mentions hand work are washed gently by hand. For details, see the embroidered and crochet care guide.
