From the dawn of the Middle East history Kohl is an important part of the visual beauty regimens. Kohl is a black substance worn in the eyes by women in Middle East and Southeast Asia. It is applied in the eye lid as well as above the eye lid. Kohl is most commonly known as kohl or kajal in Middle East, and surma or eyeliner is rest of the world. It is the most essential cosmetic in the makeup. Kohl is one of the  most significant substance even in the halal make up. Women in the Arab Peninsula uses Kohl for brightening their eyes.

Kohl is used for curative purposes, some people believe Kohl to be protective against sun’s sharp glare in desert. Kohl is also used as a protective measure from evils.

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Nowadays, halal make-up is making its way onto shopping lists of Islamic women. The halal cosmetics have been welcomed by many Islamic women who wish to follow fashion trends as well as their faith. The consciousness of the need for halal cosmetics is eventually flourishing and therefore is the demand. The Muslim women are gradually becoming more aware of cosmetics which do not fit to the criteria of being halal. Islamic women use “halal” cosmetics….ones that consist only components acceptable to Muslim law. (Essentially this means no alcohols, no gelatin and no pork fat).

The halal make up products- which include everything from eyeliner to blusher to lipstick – are made in rigorous accordance with Islamic law, using minerals and plant extracts instead of animal products and alcohol.

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Middle East women adopt hairstyles and clothing which are elaborate and extravagant. Women in this region celebrate every occasion with great joy and pleasure. From many centuries women as well as men in Arab countries are very conscious of their hair dressing. Men usually wear a turban which fezzes their stature and women cover their heads with hijab after customizing a hairstyle.

Women in middle east adopt tied hairstyles such as buns, hair rolls and many more. They decorate their hairs with laced and braided decorative and varied range of jewels. Women wear brooches and stuffing to get a modern look in their hijab. After dressing a hairstyles women team up with hijab to complete their attire.

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Many women in the Middle East countries wear hijab to cover their hairstyles. Young women are becoming more prone to different hair cuts and are experimenting their hairs by applying hair dye. Youth and students sport short hairs and hairstyles .Many middle-aged women wear a head scarf or hijab. Women do not wear head scarfs as implemented in college campus or at business oriented places, they wear it as a sense of modesty to their religious belief. In secular countries a head scarf is worn with some of the hairs at the crown of the head to give a stylish look.

Young men out there in Middle East choose not to have facial hairs to change their appearance. In few secular countries such as Turkey hairs are left open casually.

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