Housewife making it big as hijab stylist
KUALA LUMPUR: Nursalihah Ahmad Azman Saha was just a regular housewife sharing hijab styling tutorials on social media before transitioning into a successful hijab stylist with a respectable income.
She said her career took off at the end of 2022 when requests to curate hijab styles for clients flooded in as her social media followers increasingly recognised her talent and skills.
“People began asking whether I was interested in styling hijabs for others, so I decided to give it a go.
She said she initially did not pursue styling hijabs for brides, but opportunities to style hijabi models for photoshoots, featuring numerous fashion and cosmetic brands, helped hone her skills, adding that she is now focusing on providing bridal hijab styling services, with prices ranging from RM500 to RM700.
Nursalihah Ahmad, 34, said hijab stylists should keep abreast of the latest trends, including international ones, to meet the diverse needs of their clientele.
“Customers have a wide range of preferences when it comes to hijab styles, with many opting for shawl and tudung bawal (wide shawl). Lately, there has been a surge in demand for Turkish hijab styles,” said the mother of two, adding that she also received requests from Singapore and Brunei, but has not been able to fulfil them due to time constraints.
Nursalihah Ahmad aims to broaden her bridal hijab fashion collection by incorporating various fabric choices and styles.
Siti Nurliyana A. Rahim, 30, makes the most of her makeup and hijab styling skills, which was acquired through training at the PizzaScarf Academy, to supplement her income during weekends.
The civil servant said brides-to-be pay attention to their makeup, clothing and also the styling of their hijab, thus hiring a stylist could guarantee a meticulous and neat hijab finish for brides.
“For just RM499, my service goes beyond hijab styling. I also offer tailored advice on selecting the ideal veil style for the bride, taking into account factors like colour, material, clothing fashion, face shape and more.”
Siti Nurliyana, who has more than three years of styling experience, has worked with celebrities such as Wany Hasrita and Sarah Suhairi.
She aspires to provide makeup services for esteemed figures such as the Queen of Malaysia.
PizzaScarf hijab founder Anis Suraya Zulkifly, 31, said since establishing a hijab consultation programme in 2018, the academy has produced more than 100 stylists.
She said PizzaScarf hijab agents would undergo a two-day training programme. Their skills would be later assessed through their work performance, customer reviews and engagement on social media.