Do I still wear hijab on my period?

Why the period changes some things, not hijab

During menstruation a woman doesn't pray or fast, and most scholars say she doesn't touch the Mushaf. Those rules are about acts of worship that need ritual purity. Hijab isn't one of them. It's part of how a believing woman dresses in public, and the Quran links it to who sees her, not to her purity:

Nothing in this verse, or in any hadith, makes an exception for menstruation. So the scarf stays on outside, at work, and in front of non-mahram men. For the full list of who can see you without it, see Who can see me without my hijab?

You're still part of the community

A period doesn't make a woman "dirty" in a way that cuts her off from people. In the Prophet's ﷺ time, women on their periods were told to come out to the Eid gathering, join the good and the dua, and stay away only from the prayer area itself (Sahih al-Bukhari 324). So you can dress as usual, go out, see friends and keep your normal routine.

Can I wear hijab while praying, then?

You don't pray during your period, so the question of prayer clothes doesn't come up until it ends. Once you've taken your ghusl, you pray again in your normal prayer covering. See Do I have to pray while on my period?

Comfort on heavy days

• Choose breathable cotton or jersey scarves if you feel hot or have cramps.
• A slip-on or instant hijab saves effort on tired mornings.
• A soft underscarf helps if pins feel uncomfortable during a headache.
• At home with only your mahram family, you can take it off and rest.