Product Review: Al-Mujalbaba Half-Niqabs!

Assalaamu alaikum!

I am working with Al-Mujalbaba, a Texas-based hijab and niqab store! Their products are extremely affordable, which is why I am so excited to be working with them!

I have never used half-niqabs before. As shown in my review of Sadika Fashions' niqabs, both of the niqabs I own are full, one-piece niqabs. I received two half-niqabs from Al-Mujalbaba, one in black georgette and one in burgundy pebble georgette. 

The one major qualm I have with these niqabs is just how large the elastic is. While I'm a very small person, my Husband has a HUGE head (true story...) and the niqab was big on him! 

Picture for reference so you can see how huge my Viking Hubby's head is.

To combat this, I pinned the elastic where it was comfortable on my face. I've found that if you have the niqab too tight, it hurts my nose and ears (both stick out a bit), so I recommend using pins to find the perfect fit before sewing the elastic. Once you find that perfect fit, take a needle and thread and sew it up! I recommend keeping it folded instead of cutting and then resewing, so that the stitching can be removed and redone if need be, such as if you gift the niqabs to new niqabi sisters after you no longer wear them, etc. 

This is pretty dark, sorry, edits wouldn't show up...

The pebble georgette niqab is thicker and a bit warmer than the regular georgette. Both are incredibly light and you can hardly feel them on your face once they are sized correctly. I also really like that you can change which way you wear them as one "flap" is slightly longer than the other so you can create a layered look that I love! However, in the winter, these are easily blown by wind and the fabric does not help keep you warm at all (though that could be a benefit if you wear glasses, as it may help keep them from fogging up).

Overall, I am REALLY  a fan of these niqabs, and while I may prefer full niqabs, these are really nice to mix things up! They are perfect for sisters who want to try wearing niqab, because they only cost $4 each! Since they are a United States company, that makes it even cheaper for sisters, both Muslim and non, who want to try out wearing niqab without investing in a $30 niqab. Al-Mujalbaba also makes full-niqabs which cost about $12. Both full and half-niqabs come in georgette and pebble georgette and in a wide range of fun colors, such as hot pinks, purples, teals, and more! You can get them here, and many are able to be gotten in sets with matching khimar!

JazakAllah khair!
Sajida.