Sunnah Style Niqab Review

Alhumdulillah (All thanks to Allah) I've had the opportunity to team up with Sunnah Style to present and review some niqabs for you. Alhumdulillah, I'm seeing a huge increase in the interest of niqab with many sisters around the world. Like myself, niqab can seem very confusing. I remember after my research I started looking on websites to see what my options were. To my surprise their were so many different styles. Niqabs come in half, one layer, two layer, three layer, short, long, diamond, satin trimmed, nose string etc. What does all of this mean?! I decided that even though I wasn't wearing niqab, I wanted to start buying some. After chatting with a few girlfriends who wear niqab, I felt I had a small understanding of what I wanted to try first. I looked high and low and finally ended up running into Sunnah Style.

Two Layer Niqab in Burgundy

One Layer No Pinch Niqab in Steel Blue

My first purchase to Sunnah Style was a Burgundy Two Layer (two piece) and a Blue One Layer, No Pinch Niqab. (Don't worry I will show photos and explain all the terms in sha Allah) I also have a story on my Instagram under the title "Niqab", so go check it out.

The one layer is as you see, it has one layer that veils the face, and the forehead band ties behind the head (as do all niqabs regardless of layers or length). The "no pinch" means it has an extra wide eye opening so that it does not pinch the eyes as some sisters feel they constantly need to pull their face veil down slightly to avoid a feeling of "pinching". A two layer niqab is simply that, it has two layers. One is a face veil and the second can be used to lay behind your head as you see in my photo, or can be brought over the face to veil the eyes. I loved this niqab, and the color was beautiful. I regretfully sold it after going through a "half niqab only" phase haha. Now I may have to buy it again in sha Allah (God willing).

My third purchase to Sunnah Style was a Black Three layer. I had seen some three layers and they looked really elegant. I still wasn't sure many of the differences with shape and length so I didn't know what to expect. I didn't end up liking this one much, but thats my own problem. I wasn't used to the black, the forehead band, and I thought the back layers were going to be longer and different lengths. I hadn't even started wearing niqab yet so my taste was different and I still felt concerned with looking too "stereotypical". I no longer feel this way alhumdulillah and pray others can change their mentality on this as well. May Allah grant softness in the hearts of the ignorant to be at least tolerant of our religious choices, Ameen.

A Three Layer as you can imagine has three layers. One veils the face and two layers can lay behind the head. One layer can be brought forward like the two layer to veil the eyes, while still having one layer behind your head. Sisters who also veil their eyes may love the three layer, but I find three layers unnecessary for myself. 

Black Three Layer Niqab

My third purchase to Sunnah Style was for a couple Half Niqabs. I couldn't quite get the taste for the forehead bands just yet and had seen some sisters wearing half niqabs under their scarves and felt they looked a lot more "welcoming" for a western society. Again, I wanted to try the different styles so I purchased one tie back, which is a face veil with side strings that you tie behind your head. The second was an elastic half niqab. The elastic has an elastic band connecting both sides of the face veil behind your head. Many sisters like the ties because it gives them the comfort of being able to control how tight or loose it is. The ties also make it easier to use with jilbabs or khimars that may have tiebacks. Sunnah Style makes their tie backs slightly different than some other companies I have purchased from. They've used a thicker hem along the bridge of the nose which extends to the ties. This is used for the integrity of the product as over time the ties on the sides of the face veil may rip out after extended use. The thicker band does create a dent on the bridge of my nose so for that I may prefer the elastic half niqabs better from Sunnah Style. The downside to the elsitic is that you cannot adjust it. If its too tight your forced to find a way to wear it that is comfortable. If its too loose you are again forced to find a way to make it tighter. I have found the elastic fits perfectly on myself, but I have had to find a comfortable way to wear it because I can get headaches easily. Extended wear of the elastic with a tight fit across the nose may cause a headache if you are sensitive to that. I find wearing my hair in a low bun and pulling down the side a bit helps. If its too tight you can also try wearing it under your bun inside or outside your scarf. The elastic also has a thinner and more comfortable hem that lays on the face. I do prefer the look of them much better.

White Half Tie Niqab

Desert Rose Elastic Niqab

My fourth purchase was two more elastic half niqabs in Creamy Peach and Sahara. These are much lighter colors like the White. I have had many questions concerning the transparency of these lighter colors. They personally work for me, but I am light skinned. Some sisters of color fear their skin may create a shadow or pattern inside, but I cannot speak to this. Best to contact the brand.

After trying a few other niqab brands I could see the high quality of Sunnah Style Niqabs. The fabric is the softest and some of the easiest to breath through. They are manufactured in Jordan which I love because that's where my husbands family is from. They sell out of Canada which makes it one of the best options for US buyers. Their shipping is $5.00 Flat Rate for US which is amazing! You receive your package in a normal and convenient time. After realizing they were one of the best, I reached out to them about reviewing their niqabs. Keep in mind they sell anything from abayas to jillbabs,  khimars and more. As I don't have any of these my review as you can see has been focused around their niqabs alone. Alhumdulliah, Sunnah Style was happy about my potential review and graciously sent me a package of niqabs to add to my review. Here is their amazing gift:

- Tie Back Half Niqab in Smoke

- Elastic Half Niqab in Black

- Elastic Half Niqab in Ice Blue (a new color they just added! Its so beautiful)

-One Layer Niqab in Creamy Peach

-One Layer Niqab in Desert Rose

My half Collection

Full Collection

Half Tie Niqab in Smoke

Half Elastic Niqab in Ice Blue

One Layer Niqab in Desert Rose

One Layer Niqab in Creamy Peach

I wanted to try the one layers again, and this time I got the normal one layer and not the "no pinch". I do wish I would have gotten more of a variety, and niqabs that I didn't already have, like a two layer to try again as well as a long styled niqab, a narrow no pinch and a pull down, but I wanted to get things I 100% knew I'd wear and wasn't thinking of the opportunity for a diverse review (shame on me haha). Im also eyeing that long diamond niqab LOL. This will definitely be a part of my next purchase in sha Allah. 

Alhumdulillah, I have a girlfriend who had purchased a One Layer in Black with the Nose String. She knew I was eyeing them and contacted me to inform me of her thoughts. She did not feel it fit right on her face and sent it to me as a gift, Alhumdulillah. So I can also add this niqab to my collection to review. This color is in Teal (mashAllah loving it!) but I have the Black. I'm still getting used to the One Layer and Black haha, but it fits my face perfectly. I have big round eyes and have been told I wear my niqabs slightly wider on the eyes. If you prefer the "pinch" of the normal style than the nose string may be a touch too long for you, but still worth trying as everyone's different. 

One Layer Niqab with Nose String

Something to note to all my newer niqabis is that I personally think the one, two etc. layers are more comfortable and easier to breath in, so Im finding that I am gravitating towards them more although I still prefer the look of the half niqabs better. I feel the half niqabs hug the face more which could restrict airflow slightly. Also with the layered ones, they may be more kid friendly since they would be harder to pull down as my 2 year old likes to do. Most women I've asked also agree about the one, two layers being their most prefered niqab. Now Id love to see Sunnah Style come out with a Long Back Two Layer Lace trimmed niqab for occasions. That would be amazing!

All in all I think Sunnah Style is by far the niqab company to beat! Their selection is vast, their fabric is the softest and most breathable, their color selection is the largest I've seen and their prices are fair and match the quality. I do have another niqab brand that I love from Malaysia, but I am finding myself looking on Sunnah Style almost everyday anticipating my next purchase. I just don't want to get too ahead of myself as my niqab journey has only just begun. It would be easy for a sister to spend $100+ on niqabs and other goodies like their cool gloves, matching shaylas and childrens hijabs. Hey, at least she'd get Free Shipping! Yes if you spend over $99 you recieve Free Shipping in Canada, UK and USA. Alhumdulillah. 

I want to thank the ladies at Sunnah Style for being so awesome to give me this opportunity to review their amazing niqabs. JazakAllah kier and Alhumdulillah.