The Hidden Hair Risks Under Your Hijab Bonnet and How to Stop Them
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You care for your hair. You oil it. You use the right shampoo. But somehow, your strands still feel weaker. More frizz. More fall. And maybe even some thinning at the front.
What if the real culprit isn’t your routine but what you’re wearing over it? Your hijab bonnet.
Hair experts now confirm that friction and tension caused by standard hijab caps can damage your strands over time. One article explains that tight caps or undercaps without breathability often create pressure points on the hairline and crown, triggering breakage and irritation (source).
And if your cap is made from rough fabric? That’s even worse.
According to dermatologist Charlotte Mensah, materials like cotton may be breathable, but it “strips hair of moisture and causes friction,” leading to breakage and frizz. She recommends swapping to satin or silk-lined coverings to reduce wear and tear on your strands.
That’s exactly why Sitra’s satin-lined cap was designed differently.
Instead of trapping your hair under heat and pressure, our cap:
1. Cushions it in a smooth satin interior to prevent rubbing.
2. Gently stretches around your head without pulling.
3. Lets your scalp breathe, no sweat, no suffocation.
💡 Clinical experts also warn that traction alopecia, a common type of hair loss from chronic pulling, often begins unnoticed until the damage is done.
You shouldn’t have to choose between coverage and care.
You can protect both with the right Hijab bonnet.