A country which is almost entirely Muslim is set to ban the hijab as it is ‘alien’ to ... ‘As part of an effort to maintain complete, authoritarian control over all segments of society ...

giving complete privacy. But when she is looking for a salon, she relies on word-of-mouth, or enquires about their understanding of clients who wear the hijab. This includes a space where hair can ...

It is five years since Iranian Masih Alinejad started a movement - since joined by thousands of women - protesting against the compulsory wearing of the hijab, or headscarf, in her country.

For some Muslim women, choosing to stop wearing the hijab, or headscarf, can be a difficult decision to make. They may face a backlash from their family or be shunned by their community.