This woman uses her hijab to transform into her favorite Disney characters

Publish date: 2024-05-09

From modest Muslim fashion bloggers to this 24-year-old racking up followers on Instagram for her account "Hijab Barbie," observant Muslim women have shown no shortage of creativity when it comes to styling their headscarves. 

Malaysian makeup artist Saraswati is no exception, and she takes things one step further by making her hijab a key element in her fantastic transformations into Disney characters, like Mulan and Ariel, as well as popular comic book heroes and villains. 

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She documents her work on Instagram where her photos regularly get thousands of likes from her 68,000 followers. Check out this incredible transformation into the Mad Hatter for instance, which has over 1,300 likes.

"Everyone wants some magical solution for their problem and everyone refuses to believe in magic." - The Mad-Hatter 🎩 #fbf . Used @makeuprevolution Matte brights palette and Salvation velvet lip lacquer in You Took My Love. . #madhattercosplay #disneymakeup #maquillage #faceart #alice #queenofhearts #madhattermakeup #disnerd #disneygram #facepaint #makeupmafia #makeupdolls #makeuplover #instamakeup #cosmetics #magical #madness #malaysia #charactermakeup #queenofluna

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Keep reading to see 15 of our favorite looks from Saraswati, courtesy of her stunning Instagram. 

Meet Saraswati, a makeup artist from Malaysia with a talent for creating whimsical looks inspired by comics and movies.

Here is the final look for my Alice in Wonderland series. Spent too many time on styling the hijab lol oh well. Needed to attach the headband on hijab so.. I felt a bit up and down when doing this though, reminded me of my childhood. I used to dress up as Alice almost everyday when I was little. Hmph. 😔 #Alice . #muamalaysia #makeupartistmalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #hijabimua #makeupartist #makeupaddict #makeupmafia #makeupporn #cosmetics #charactermakeup #fantasymakeup #faceart #maquillage #disneygram #facepaint #amazingmakeupart #queenofhearts #whiterabbit #onceuponatime #disneycosplay #disneymakeup #halloween #fairytale #freckles #queenofluna

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Nov 23, 2015 at 6:56pm PSTNov 23, 2015 at 6:56pm PST

 

On Instagram, she's better known to her 68,000 (and counting) followers as Queen of Luna.

"Wouldn't I love, love to explore the shore up above? Out of the sea, wish I could be part of your world." 🌊🐚🚢⚓ Ariel the mermaid. Requested by @cmzay . #disneyprincess #princeeric #disneygram #disneyfan #disneyside #fantasymakeup #mermaid #mermaidmakeup #halloweenmakeup #hijabi #hijabiqueen #muamalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #promisetamang #amazingmakeupart #universalhairandmakeup #universodamaquiagem_oficial #inssta_makeup #dupemag #makeupartistsworldwide #faceart #fairytale #mythicalcreature #fantasy #mermaids #hijabstyle

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Feb 24, 2016 at 12:47am PSTFeb 24, 2016 at 12:47am PST

 

She regularly posts pictures of incredible makeovers that creatively incorporate her hijab as a design element.

Neytiri 👽💙 My part of an upcoming collab with some awesomely amazing artists. . #Avatar #zoesaldana #fantasy #fantasymakeup #sciencefiction #pandora #makeupporn #maquillaje #aliens #alienated #alieneyes #humanoid #makeupcollab #alienation

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Jan 5, 2016 at 6:15am PSTJan 5, 2016 at 6:15am PST

 

Like this shiny yellow hijab to complete her Tinkerbell look.

🍀💚Tinker Bell💚🍀 Requested by @nyssaismadi. 😘 Just had to take this pic from a high angle so the bun can be seen. It's actually an underscarf (hijab inner that has a bun in it) yes there's such thing lol and worn with the gold satin shawl. I planned to do a more unique Tinker Bell look or a twisted version like @akhanartistry's (she's a very talented artist, you guys need to check out her amazing SFX looks) but I just didn't have much time. 😭 #momproblems . #amazingmakeupart #muamalaysia #charactermakeup #disneyprincess #disneyvillains #makeupartistmalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #hijabiqueen #hijabster #disneyprincesses #makeupdolls #fantasy #fairytale #faceart #hijabstyle #universalhairandmakeup #makeupgeek #maquillage #cosplayers #tinkerbelle #neverland #peterpan

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:58am PSTFeb 13, 2016 at 1:58am PST

 

Or this spin on "Beauty and the Beast."

Inspired by Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Requested by Azra. #belle #beautyandthebeast #disneyprincess #disney #disneylover #disneyfan #waltdisney #makeupgeek #disneyside #hijabfashion #hijabstyle #hijab #character #disneycharacter

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Apr 24, 2015 at 11:48am PDTApr 24, 2015 at 11:48am PDT

 

Check out her transformation into the villainous Jafar from "Aladdin."

Thank you all for the love on my Alice look. For some reason I couldn't reply comments, Instagram won't let me mention/tag people in comments.. Weird smh. 😓😩 . Anyways, this is Jafar from Aladdin. Sup ladies? Ya habibty. 😜 . #muamalaysia #makeupartistmalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #contouring #hijabimua #makeupjunkie #makeupartist #makeupaddict #makeupmafia #hijabfashion #hijabista #onceuponatime #turban #turbanista #charactermakeup #faceart #maquillage #facepaint #fantasymakeup #arabprince #arabking #tomboy #aladdincosplay #badguy #disneyprince #baddie #villains #bearded #beardgang #queenofluna

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And here's another "Aladdin"-inspired look.

My entry for #MehronMakeupMonday #DisneyPrincessMakeup hosted by @mehronmakeup, @tal_peleg and @makeupbycari . P/S: Wow just realised I haven't seen Aladdin movie yet. 😅 . #Mehron #MehronMakeup #MehronGirl #MehronBoy #princessjasmine #disneyprincess #makeupinspo #cosmetics #makeupdolls #makeupmafia #disneygram #disneycosplay #disneyworld #disneyside

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Mar 9, 2015 at 4:51pm PDTMar 9, 2015 at 4:51pm PDT

 

"Suicide Squad" fans will recognize this spin on Harley Quinn.

Dayum I look like a psychopath. This is another look at my Harley look. 🃏 Anyways I'm really looking forward to this movie. Can't wait! . #daddyslilmonster #muamalaysia #dccosplay #makeupartistsworldwide #makeupartistmalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #makeupgeek #amazingmakeupart #universalhariandmakeup #universodamaquiagem_oficial #hijabi #hijabster #makeupinspo #charactermakeup #poisonivy #catwoman #harleyquinnsuicidesquad #puddin

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:43am PSTJan 27, 2016 at 9:43am PST

 

Fans definitely appreciate the attention to detail that goes into each makeover.

Hi, Hua Mulan here. 😜 I would like to wish all Chinese people around the world, a very happy and prosperous new year. Gong xi fa cai! ❤ #花木蘭 This look was requested by @tialacakeface. Sorry Tiala, it took me forever to do this look. Hope to see you here soon. Miss ya! 😘 . @promisetamang, thank you for inspiring me. 💖 . #princessmulan #mulan2 #muamalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #charactermakeup #makeupgeek #makeupjunkie #mycnybeauty #lorealparismy #universodamaquiagem_oficial #amazingmakeupart #universalhairandmakeup #inssta_makeup #hudabeauty #disneymulan #lunarnewyear #fantasymakeup #makeuptransformation #promisetamang #disneyside #gongxifachai #gongxifacai2016 #disneymovies #malaysian #tahunbarucina

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Feb 7, 2016 at 11:47am PSTFeb 7, 2016 at 11:47am PST

 

Just look at the contouring on her cheekbones.

I miss doing Disney makeup. 🙀 This was inspired by @vanityvenom 😻 #sendmebacksaturday . #makeupdolls #ilovemakeup #faceart #hijabista #hijabimua #hijabfashion #hijabstyle #malaysia #disneylover #disneyfantasy #disneyfan #fairytale #villain #villainess #halloween #halloweenmakeup #cruelladevilmakeup #queenofluna

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Nov 6, 2015 at 7:24pm PSTNov 6, 2015 at 7:24pm PST

 

She often takes requests to get inspiration for her next look.

Catwoman (comic version) 🐱🐾 #TBT Claws edited by the talented @haleemanur . #muamalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #ilovemakeup #makeupdolls #cateye #cateyes #thecat #makeupartistmalaysia #makeupartist #malaysia #makeuplover #hijabi #hijabiqueen #hijabista #amazingmakeupart #wingedliner #wingedeyeliner #lipstickaddict #universodamaquiagem_oficial #dupemag #tudoparachicas #falsies

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Jan 28, 2016 at 3:44am PSTJan 28, 2016 at 3:44am PST

 

This "Sailor Moon" look was for a fan.

I know this is creepy but at least it's better than closed eye anime eye look, right? 😅 at least you don't have to close your eyes every time you want to take a pic. 😂 Btw, never liked this show Sailor Moon even as a kid. But I've had several people request Sailor Moon makeup over the past few years so ugh here ya go, guys. Me as Black Lady, the Sailor Moon villain. Requested by @wsseinas, Adam and Ivan Kornfeld. . #blacklady #chibiusatsukino #sailormoon #sailormoonvillain #darkmoonclan #darkmoon #sailormoonmakeup #sailormooncosplay #blackladymakeup #animeeyes #animeeyesmakeup #blackmoonclan #usagi #usagicosplay #halloween #halloweenmakeup #sailorchibimoon #usagitsukino #chibiusa #sailormooncrystal #animegirl #makeuptransformation #chibimoon #chibimooncosplay

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Oct 20, 2015 at 11:47pm PDTOct 20, 2015 at 11:47pm PDT

 

If you're looking to recreate one of Queen of Luna's makeovers, she often lists the products you'll need in her captions.

I'm not saying I am Batman, I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Batman in the same room. 😜 Thank you for those who have requested this look. 😉 . Products used: @officialsnazaroo Classic Facepaint in black, white and light grey. @makeuprevolution Conceal and Cover palette @makeuprevolution Awesome double flick eyeliner @limecrimemakeup Black Velvet @maybellinemalaysia Eyestudio Crayon Liner in black . #muamalaysia #malaysianmakeupartist #makeupartistmalaysia #makeupmalaysia #facepaint #facepainting #hijabi #hijabers #blacklipstick #charactermakeup #makeithappen #makeuprevolution #limecrime #dupemag #snazaroo #cosplaygirl #cosplay #halloweenmakeup #batwoman #batgirl

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Feb 17, 2016 at 8:29pm PSTFeb 17, 2016 at 8:29pm PST

 

We think Jared Leto would approve of this one. Her green hijab looks just like the Joker's shocking hair.

"I'm not gonna kill you, I'm just gonna hurt you really really bad." . Inspired by #JaredLeto's Joker . #thejoker #suicidesquad #joker #batman #dc #dccomics #cosplay #cosplayer #dcvillains #dcuniverse #jokermakeup #harleyquinn #jaredletojoker #whysoserious #marvelvsdc #jokergram

A photo posted by @queenofluna on Aug 4, 2015 at 9:37am PDTAug 4, 2015 at 9:37am PDT

 

You can follow Saraswati on Instagram at @QueenofLuna.

Well.. Well.. 🔮 I got many requests from friends on Facebook to do #Maleficent's look. Thanks to you guys for the supports. ( ˘ ³˘)♥

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