Tutorial: How to Wear Glasses with Niqab

Meet Tuscany Bernier! View her work here!

Assalaamu alaikum!

Today's video is on glasses and niqab. Unfortunately, I don't have too much expertise in this area, so I consulted my friend Tuscany, pictured above! Tuscany was kind enough to give me some intel on the BEST companies to buy niqabs from - in her experience - if one wears glasses. Unfortunately, her favorite company is no longer in business, but we have two very good companies for sisters out there who need to wear glasses or sunglasses frequently (the sister who requested this had her doctor say no using eye veils, she MUST use sunglasses outside, hence this "tutorial"!). 

Here is the video, and then we will will get into the nitty gritty! 

So some basics: 

• As you can see, Tuscany places her glasses on the inside of the niqab. This is why she recommends these particular brands, as they are good for everyday glasses wear. 
• If you are only wearing glasses for certain activities, you may prefer to place the glasses on the OUTSIDE of the niqab (but comfortably between layers if a layered niqab), as I do. This allows you to slide them up on top of your head. 
• For fogging, Tuscany says to try tying your niqab differently until you find a position that puts the eye holes in a position that keeps you generally fog-free. As in the video, this may not work with self-wrapped niqabs depending on the style. 

Sunnah Style narrow "no pinch" single layer niqab

The first company I want to talk about is Sunnah Style. You may remember I did a side-by-side of a Sunnah Style niqab and my niqab from Misk of Jannah on another post. Sunnah Style makes special "no pinch" niqabs for people with glasses. The full version creates a kind of box instead of a closed point where the headband and niqab meet. Tuscany prefers the narrow version, above, which has a small boxed angle on the bottom half of the point. These niqabs come in 1, 2, and 3 layer as well in many colors. They can be purchased here. 

Niqab Co. 3 layer, medium

The second company is Niqab Co. Niqab Co. is well known for their innovative "belt buckle" style closure niqabs. What you may not know is that they offer different eye hole sizes on their niqabs! Tuscany goes with a medium for her glasses, but depending on the person you may require a large. Niqabs can be purchased here.

Mi Modesty's founder, I'esha Abdullah, in her Niqabi Queen style niqab.

Finally, Tuscany wanted to give attention to a small business she loves, Mi Modesty! Mi Modesty's specialty is the "Niqabi Queen" style niqab, which has a crown or tiara design on the headband of the niqab! Tuscany loves her Niqabi Queen niqab (pictured in the intro pic) and says that the eye holes are perfect for her glasses. You can see the wide eye hole shape similar to the narrow "no pinch" shape from Sunnah Style. Mi Modesty also makes niqabs with "ski-mask" style openings for those who need an even less pointed area for glasses! Check out this small business on their website, here. 

In shaa Allah this has answered all of your questions on niqab and glasses! If you have questions or want to see something in particular, please comment!

Jazakum Allahu khairan, 

Sajida. 

Me wearing sunglasses and Niqab