3 Hijabis Using Beauty Blogs to Empower Muslim Women
Muslim women - and hijabis in particular - have a history of being misrepresented by mainstream media. From the oppressed woman to the potential terrorist, stereotypes present Muslim women as two-dimensional characters, with little interest outside of their faith. But things are slowly changing, thanks in part to the rise of hijabi beauty bloggers.
Sick of their stories being ignored, young Muslim women are creating their own media to counter mainstream narratives. Beauty blogs have a special significance, as they allow women who wear the hijab to showcase their personalities in creative ways.
With millions of Muslim and non-Muslim followers, hijabi beauty bloggers are showing the world that being Muslim does not limit their opportunities (or makeup choices).
We’ve rounded up three Muslim women with empowering beauty blogs to follow today:
