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💉 Halal Fillers, Haram Intentions: The Rise of the Hijabi Botox Battalion 💋

  • Habib
  • Aug 1
  • 3 min read

Updated: Sep 3

Welcome to Dearborn, where the hijab is supposed to say “I’m modest,” but the face underneath is screaming, “Dr. Ghassan just hit me with 60ccs of halal-certified lip plump.”


It’s not a hijab anymore—it’s a warning label: “Objects under scarf may be more synthetic than they appear.”


The Burqa Barbie Revolution


We’ve officially entered a new era of identity: the Modestly Enhanced Lebanese Girl. You’ve seen her at the cafe—eyebrows laminated into sharp Gothic arches, lips so inflated they qualify for FEMA aid, and cheeks that reflect sunlight.


She starts every sentence with “3ib ya benti, shoo hal bihki!” and ends it with a duckface selfie filtered through twelve layers of Photoshop and guilt.


Hijab? ✅


Fajr prayer? ✅

New nose bridge sculpted to UN specifications? Absolutely.


It’s not that they’re hiding—no, no, no. They WANT you to see it. The hijab is just there to frame the procedure. It’s not modesty—it’s a velvet curtain unveiling a Botox Broadway show.


And don’t you dare comment. The second you say “isn’t that kind of…haram?”, you’ll get slammed with:


“Only Allah can judge me.”

Translation: “I paid $6,000 for this face and I’m gonna post it.”

Halal Lips, Haram Hips


The logic is wild. Can’t wear nail polish because it invalidates wudu. But somehow injecting dermal fillers made in a Swedish lab is spiritually fine?


One sister said:


“It’s not for men, it’s for myself.”

Queen, if it’s for yourself, why do you keep refreshing your views on that Reel where you’re pretending to sip Karak tea while secretly waiting for 400 likes and your ex to comment “mashallah”?


Lebanese: The Original Snapchat Filter


Look—Lebanese girls aren’t new to this game. In fact, they INVENTED the filter. Way before Snapchat, there was Beirut 2003, where women walked into a clinic looking like Em Ali and walked out looking like Haifa Wehbe’s unfinished prototype.


Now they export that cosmetic gospel straight to Dearborn—one “subtle enhancement” at a time. Except nothing’s subtle anymore. These lips aren’t whispering dhikr—they’re fighting gravity.


Satirical Solutions We Recommend:


  • A new plastic surgeon loyalty card: “Buy 5 nose jobs, get 1 hijab pin upgrade.”

  • A hijab brand partnership with Juvederm: “Wrap modestly, plump sinfully.”

  • A local “Modesty Audit Team” (M.A.T.): every time you post a hijabi thirst trap, someone shows up with a modesty citation and a lecture from Hajjeh Em Khalil.


The Real Cost of Beauty


Let’s talk dollars and sense. How much are you really spending to look like a filtered version of yourself? The price tag is staggering. A nose job here, lip fillers there, and suddenly your bank account looks like it went through a blender.


But hey, it’s all for self-love, right? Or is it just a desperate cry for validation? The irony is thick enough to slice. You’re pouring money into a facade while claiming it’s all about inner beauty.


The Social Media Trap


Social media is a double-edged sword. It’s a platform for self-expression, but it’s also a breeding ground for insecurity. Every scroll through Instagram is a reminder that you’re not quite enough.


You see the perfectly curated lives of others, and suddenly your own reality feels like a low-budget film. So, what do you do? You enhance. You filter. You post.


But let’s be real: if you’re doing it for yourself, why does it feel like a competition? Why do you need the likes, the comments, the validation?


The Hijab Dilemma


Let’s circle back to the hijab. It’s supposed to symbolize modesty, yet it’s become a prop in a larger performance. The hijab is no longer just a piece of fabric; it’s a part of the brand.


You wrap it around your head like a trophy, showcasing your “modesty” while simultaneously flaunting your enhancements. It’s a confusing message, to say the least.


Final Word


Dearborn doesn’t need another mosque. It needs a support group for hijabis who can’t blink anymore. The lips are getting bigger, the cheeks more angular, and the humility? Lost somewhere in the syringe.


Let’s stop pretending it’s all “just for me.” If it were really about self-love, why are you resharing every “mashallah queen” comment like it’s divine revelation?


The Prophet said modesty is part of faith—not part of your influencer brand strategy.


But hey… only Allah can judge you, right?


And while we’re at it, let’s not forget the real conversation we need to have. The one about authenticity, self-acceptance, and the absurdity of it all. Because if we can’t laugh at ourselves, what’s the point?


So here’s to the hijab, the lips, and the endless quest for validation. May we find a way to embrace our true selves—synthetic enhancements and all.

 
 
 

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