In this guide
Test a shayla's coverage before you wear it: spread it by a window in daylight in a single layer, then doubled, against a dark sleeve and then a light one. The 106 cm width lets you fold the front double, and lighter colours usually show more of what is underneath. Do this before removing the tags so a return within 14 days stays possible.
The daylight test before wearing a hijab
- Open the piece without removing its tags, and keep the packaging.
- Stand by a window in daylight, not under a lamp; evening artificial light hides what morning sunlight shows.
- Hold the fabric in a single layer, slightly taut, a few centimetres in front of your hand, and notice whether the outline of the hand shows.
- Fold the fabric double and look again; this mimics the front fold when wrapped.
- Repeat both steps against a dark sleeve and then a light one, because what shows depends on what is underneath.
- Compare the result with a hijab you own and know the coverage of when worn; a comparison is more reliable than a bare judgement.
Do this before wearing, because the return policy accepts only an unworn, unused piece with its original tags and packaging within 14 days of receipt, after you contact Shailah and receive prior approval. A piece that has been worn or washed cannot be returned.
Before you order: what to read in a hijab's description
- Fabric: the code tells you the fabric: SD is Cotton Voile, DS is Duja Al-Lail (دجى الليل), and SL prayer hijabs are cotton. SD pieces are soft, light and «ثابتة على الرأس» (stay in place on the head), and DS pieces are comfortable and light. These phrases describe how the fabric feels and holds, not how much shows through it.
- Size: most everyday hijabs are 106 cm wide, and some also come 69 cm wide. The width decides how many layers you can fold at the front.
- Colour: a single layer of a lighter colour usually shows more of what is underneath than a darker one, so compare with a hijab you own in a similar colour and fabric.
- Photos: in photos of the piece being worn, notice whether the fabric is folded double at the front or worn in a single layer.
How you wrap a hijab changes its coverage
The 106 cm width leaves enough fabric to wrap around the head with the end falling over the shoulders, and it lets you fold the fabric double at the front, where you need more coverage, while the end hangs in a single layer. A 69 cm piece gives a shallower fold, so if the double layer matters to you, choose the large size where both options are offered, as on DS4-76 and MN1-02.
Prayer hijabs are different: they measure 215 x 254 cm, and the Boteela piece SL-263 wraps around the face and under the chin, with the end thrown over the shoulder so it falls to the floor. Here the coverage comes from the length and size of the piece, not from folding.
If doubt remains
Use the contact page, mention the product code and colour, and ask about the difference between two pieces if you are deciding between them. It helps to name a hijab you own and know the coverage of, so the team can compare against it.
Common questions
Is a Cotton Voile hijab see-through?
The most reliable answer is your own test: spread the piece by a window in daylight, single layer and then doubled, and compare it with a hijab you own. SD Cotton Voile pieces are soft, light and stay in place on the head, and their lighter colours usually show more of what is underneath, so fold the front double if you need more coverage.
How do I test a hijab without wearing it?
Open the piece without removing its tags, stand by a window in daylight, and hold the fabric in a single layer in front of your hand, then doubled, noticing how much of the hand shows. Repeat against a dark sleeve and a light one. This keeps the piece unworn and within the return terms.
Is a lighter colour more see-through?
In fabrics generally, a single layer of a lighter colour shows more of what is underneath than a darker one; this is a general rule, not a measurement of any piece. Compare a light piece with a light hijab you own in daylight, and fold the front double if you need more coverage.
Does the way I wrap it change the coverage?
Yes. The 106 cm width lets you fold the fabric double at the front of the head while the end hangs in a single layer, while a 69 cm width gives a shallower fold. If the double layer matters to you, choose large when the «حجم الشيلة» option offers both sizes, and try the fold by the window before wearing.
What if the coverage does not suit me?
The return policy accepts an unworn, unused piece with its original tags and packaging within 14 days of receipt, after you contact Shailah and receive prior approval. The customer pays the return shipping, and there is no direct exchange: return the piece, then place a new order.
