Hana Kamkar, a famous singer, removed her hijab

CAN YOU DAMAGE YOUR VOCAL CORDS?

Allergies, smoke (first- and secondhand), tension, overuse, abuse (like screaming) are all potentially damaging to your voice. Irritated or inflamed vocal cords won’t close efficiently, preventing you from hitting the higher notes in your range and producing a rougher, more breathy sound no matter what note you’re singing. You might like a breathy sound, and that’s great, but that should be your choice. Keep your voice flexible and healthy, and you’ll be able to sing in whatever style you choose.