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Hijabi women have continuously been an afterthought in the hair industry.

Portrait of person wearing teal hijab

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The woman that was my beauty standard, representation, and role model was my mother.

The author, pictured here, has wore a hijab since age 12.

Your hair care journey is personal and lifelong, and this is the same for Hijabi women.

Portrait of Hajar Mohammad in cream dress and hijab

The author, pictured here, has wore a hijab since age 12.

We have a deep connection with our hairbecausewe choose to cover it.

Covering our hair is an act of worship but also one of empowerment.

South Asian women oiled their hair far before “hairslugging” was a trend.

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Middle Eastern women have been using henna as a hair dye for centuries.

And yet, we are constantly excluded and not given credit for being the originators of these rituals.

I know that these changes take time, but even a small step can have a positive impact.

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No matter how we are represented or not, we will always be enough.

They always have and always will.

It’s one of the best ways to take care of your scalp and give it that extra love.

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Mielle Rosemary Mint Hair Oilis one I absolutely swear by for hair growth.

I’ve been using it for months, and it’s helped my hairline so much.

So another hair oil I love isFable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-wash Hair Treatment Oil.

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That is why conditioners are so important.HIF Hydration Support Cleaning Conditionermakes my hair feel like silk.

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Briogeo Dont Despair, Repair!

Deep Conditioning Maskintensely hydrates withrosehip oil, B vitamins, and algae extract.

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(Its also a multi-timeAllureReaders Choiceaward winner.)

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!

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