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Stylish: The Nose Masks Made For Muslim Front-line Health Workers
Jul 15, 2020
Halima Aden has teamed up with a fashion startup to produce face masks for frontline health workers who wear hijabs.
The 22-year-old model has created seven different mask and hijab sets that women can wear comfortably while staying safe.
The masks have been created for short-term use as opposed to 24/7 wear to provide hijab-wearing healthcare workers with something more comfortable to wear given that standard-issue masks don’t account for headscarves and facial coverings.
Hairstylist Chris McMillan and make-up artist Daniel Martin are among those who have also contributed stylish alternative face masks that come with matching headbands.
Aden’s Hijab sets cost $45 (£35) and can be purchased online\.
“Having worked in a hospital, even several months into my modelling career, it was important for me to support this project,” Aden said in a statement, referring to her own experiences of previously working as a hospital cleaner.
“As many hijab-wearing women are working at health care facilities, I wanted to make sure they have a comfortable option for wearing a mask while keeping their hair covered,” she continued.
“It can also get hot running around at the pace health care employees are right now, so a breathable fabric was a must.
“And I really wanted the pieces to give a feeling of tranquillity and calm, so I went with soft shades that bring a feeling of peace.”
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