Hijab Styling Academy

1-on-1 mentorship

Learn how to turn your passion for modest fashion into a profitable, thriving career. Our masterclasses provide 1-on-1 mentorship covering advanced styling techniques, kit curation, business setup, marketing and client acquisition.

Taught by Waseema Reyazuddin

Years of experience

Hijab styling has been a passion since I first put the hijab on when I was five or six years old. A natural curiosity for playing with structure, colours, textures and draping turned into a hobby, and then a professional career.

What you receive

1-on-1 Mentorship
Fully customised, hands-on training tailored to your current skill level.
The Stylist Toolkit Blueprint
A complete guide to building your commercial styling kit.
Certificate of Completion
A personalised certificate issued directly by Waseema Reyazuddin, celebrating your mastery of signature techniques.

Module 1 in practice

Signature techniques

Drape, structure and volume — the hands-on mechanics you will learn to build and adapt for any face shape, fabric and occasion.

The curriculum

Module 1 — Elite Styling Mechanics (hands-on)

Fabric manipulation. Mastering the drape, weight and flow of jersey, chiffon, silk and modal.

Face shape framing. Designing custom folds and volume placement to perfectly flatter unique facial structures.

Secure styling secrets. Professional techniques for all-day wear, zero-slip undercap styling, and using discreet magnet and pin security safely.

Module 2 — Content Creation & Multi-Niche Marketing

Short-form video production. How to script, film and edit engaging hijab tutorials, transformation transitions and lifestyle aesthetic videos on your smartphone.

Commercial niche styling. Learning how to adapt your styling eye for different content types.

Lighting and angles. Mastering natural light, ring lights and framing to showcase fabric textures and brand aesthetics flawlessly.

Module 3 — Launching Your Independent Business

The professional kit. Curating essential commercial styling tools, emergency kits and premium pins.

Client experience. Running your first consultation, establishing a smooth workflow, and handling emergency troubleshooting on set, at hospitality venues or at weddings.

Setting your prices. How to calculate your worth, structure hourly styling services and create high-ticket packages.

Module 4 — Client Acquisition & Monetisation

Portfolio building. How to arrange local collaborative shoots with Halal restaurants, wellness spaces or boutiques to build a diverse portfolio fast.

Local networking. Partnering with makeup artists, modest bridal boutiques, Halal event planners and local lifestyle influencers to build a steady stream of direct referrals.

Choose your training bundle

5-Hour Fast-Track Mentorship — R3 500
Focus: business growth, content strategy and client acquisition.
Best for: existing stylists, makeup artists or fashion creatives who already know how to physically style a hijab but need a concrete business roadmap to scale, price and market their services.
Included: Modules 2, 3 and 4. We skip the hands-on styling mechanics to focus entirely on launching your brand, building your portfolio, mastering content creation and signing high-paying clients.
Schedule: two 2.5-hour deep-dive strategy sessions.
Because this is a business-strategy bundle without practical styling assessment, it does not include a styling certificate.
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10-Hour Masterclass Academy — R6 000
Focus: full end-to-end professional transformation, practical and business.
Best for: absolute beginners or self-taught enthusiasts who want to master elite hands-on styling mechanics while building a business from scratch.
Included: the complete four-module curriculum. Rigorous 1-on-1 hands-on styling training, followed by the full business blueprint, multi-niche content creation training and marketing strategy.
Bonus: a physical Certificate of Completion issued directly by Waseema Reyazuddin on successful completion of your practical styling assessment.
Schedule: four 2.5-hour sessions, or five 2-hour sessions.
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Selected work

Bridal & occasion styling

The kind of work this training prepares you for — brides, occasion clients and editorial shoots.

Notable achievements

Television & press
Featured on An Nur (SABC 3) and on ITV. Styled for multiple shoots including Covered Magazine and independent influencers.
Stage & runway
Presented at Pink High Tea and styled models for Hijab Fashion Week South Africa.
Teaching
Multiple workshops delivered, now distilled into this 1-on-1 mentorship programme.

Book your mentorship

Tell Waseema where you are in your styling journey and she will recommend the right bundle for you.

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