The original  Facial Hijama Since 2009.

Facial Hijama® — created by Nasima Nahar

NN Facial Hijama® is light, superficial wet hijama adapted for the face — pioneered in the United Kingdom in 2009 by Nasima Nahar. It is the world's first formalised, structured facial hijama method: traditional hijama principles redesigned for the unique anatomy of the face, using light superficial technique, specialised tools, and methods specifically calibrated for delicate facial skin. The registered trademark is NN Facial Hijama®.

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Facial Hijama®
Registered UK trademark — Classes 41 & 44

Why this matters

Created by Nasima Nahar in 2009 — the sole originator
World's first formalised, structured facial hijama method
Light, superficial wet hijama adapted for the face
Accredited by IPHM and CMA — the only authentic qualification
Limited clinic appointments — book directly with Nasima Nahar
The origin story

Who created Facial Hijama®?

Facial Hijama® was created by Nasima Nahar in 2009. There is no ambiguity, no debate, and no alternative history. Nasima Nahar is the sole originator of this therapy — the practitioner who took the ancient principles of hijama and adapted them, with clinical precision, for safe and effective application to the face, neck, and scalp.

Before 2009, facial hijama did not exist as a formalised therapy. There were no structured protocols, no dedicated training courses, no specialist tools designed for facial anatomy, and no recognised qualification in the discipline. Nasima Nahar created all of these from the ground up — drawing on 17+ years of clinical experience in hijama and a deep understanding of facial physiology.

The therapy she developed — now known worldwide as NN Facial Hijama® — uses light, superficial wet hijama technique with specialised soft silicone cups designed for the delicate contours of the face. Every element of the method is adapted for facial anatomy: the tools, the pressure, the incision depth, and the placement. It achieves therapeutic release of stagnant fluid and promotes circulation, lymphatic drainage, and cellular renewal — all without compromise to skin integrity.

2009Year Facial Hijama® was created
17+Years of clinical experience
UKPioneered in the United Kingdom
Protected under UK trademark law

Facial Hijama® is a registered UK trademark

The name Facial Hijama® is a registered trademark owned by Nasima Nahar, protected under UK intellectual property law. This is not a marketing claim — it is a legal fact, recorded with the UK Intellectual Property Office. The trademark is registered in two classes, each covering a distinct area of protection.

The dominant part of the trademark

The registered trademark is NN Facial Hijama®. In trademark law, the dominant part of a mark is the element that carries the most distinctive weight — the part that consumers identify and associate with the source. In NN Facial Hijama®, the dominant part is Facial Hijama. The prefix NN does not diminish this. It is well established in UK and EU trademark law that using the dominant part of a registered mark — even while omitting the secondary element — can constitute infringement if it is likely to cause confusion.

This means that any individual or business using the name Facial Hijama to describe, market, or sell treatments or training — without the authorisation of Nasima Nahar — may be infringing the registered trademark. The law does not require an exact match. It requires only that the use is similar enough to cause confusion in the mind of the average consumer. Facial Hijama, used commercially, meets that threshold.

Trademark law protects owners from others profiting from their intellectual property by using something similar or confusingly similar to their registered mark. Our team actively monitors the industry for potential infringements and reports them to the appropriate authorities. We take the protection of this trademark seriously — because it protects not only Nasima Nahar's intellectual property, but also the clients and students who rely on the authenticity of the Facial Hijama® name.

Our team monitors the industry for use of the Facial Hijama name and reports potential infringements. If you believe you have encountered an unauthorised use of the Facial Hijama® trademark — whether in training, treatment, or marketing — please contact us.
Class 41 — education and training

Training is protected

Class 41 covers education, training, and the provision of instruction. The Facial Hijama® trademark in Class 41 means that no other individual or organisation in the UK can legally use the name Facial Hijama® — or the dominant part, Facial Hijama — to describe, market, or sell training courses or educational programmes without the express authorisation of Nasima Nahar. The world's first formalised Facial Hijama® course — and the only authentic one — is delivered by Nasima Nahar through the Nasima Nahar Cupping Academy. When you train in Facial Hijama®, you must ensure your certification carries the IPHM and CMA logos for authenticity. If you are unsure whether a course is legitimate, please contact us.

Class 44 — health and beauty services

The treatment is protected

Class 44 is the service mark class — it covers medical, beauty, hygienic, and complementary health services. The Facial Hijama® trademark in Class 44 means that no other practitioner in the UK can legally offer treatments under the name Facial Hijama® — or any confusingly similar name — without Nasima Nahar's authorisation. When you book a Facial Hijama® treatment, you should be receiving the original method — not an imitation. The trademark is your assurance that what you are receiving is the authentic therapy created by Nasima Nahar.

Always check that your Facial Hijama® certification carries both the IPHM and CMA logos. These accreditation bodies follow strict guidelines and require practitioners to declare that they are trained in the therapies they teach. If you are unsure whether a practitioner or course is authentic, or if you would like to find a certified Facial Hijama® therapist in your location, please contact us.

The most influential figure in the industry

Nasima Nahar — the name the industry follows

Nasima Nahar is, without question, the most influential figure in the hijama industry in the United Kingdom. Her every move is monitored. Her website is the most visited in the hijama sector. When Nasima Nahar introduces a therapy, the industry takes notice — and then attempts to follow.

When Nasima Nahar began offering Facial Hijama® in 2009, there was no such therapy anywhere in the world. Within years, practitioners across the UK and beyond were attempting to offer their own versions — without training, without qualification, and without any understanding of the method she had developed. The same pattern repeated when Nasima Nahar introduced Fertility Hijama. Within a short time, the whole industry was suddenly offering fertility hijama treatments — practitioners who had never trained in the discipline, had never studied the relevant anatomy or protocols, and had no qualification to show for it.

This is the reality of being the originator and the leader. The industry watches, copies, and attempts to profit from the work of Nasima Nahar. But copying a name is not the same as possessing the knowledge, the skill, or the clinical experience that Nasima Nahar has built over 17+ years. The results speak for themselves — and so does the trademark.

Nasima Nahar's work is unmatched. The depth of her clinical knowledge, the rigour of her training programmes, the authenticity of her methods, and the outcomes she achieves for her clients and students are not replicated by those who have simply borrowed her terminology. The trademark exists to protect this. The accreditation exists to verify it. And the results — thousands of clients helped, thousands of practitioners trained — exist to prove it.

#1Most visited hijama website in the UK
2009Year Facial Hijama® was created — before anyone else
17+Years of unmatched clinical experience
2Therapies that changed the industry — Facial Hijama® and Fertility Hijama
Benefits of Facial Hijama®

Scar-free. Controlled. Designed for the face.

Facial Hijama® achieves results that other therapies cannot — because it was designed from the outset for the unique anatomy of the face. Every element of the method, from the tools used to the pressure applied, reflects the specific requirements of facial skin, facial musculature, and facial lymphatic pathways.

Light, superficial wet hijama — adapted for the face

NN Facial Hijama® is light, superficial wet hijama specifically adapted for the anatomy of the face. Nasima Nahar took the ancient principles of hijama and redesigned every element of the method for safe, effective application to facial skin: the tools, the pressure, the placement, and the technique. The incisions used are light and superficial — calibrated for the delicate, thin, and highly vascular skin of the face, which is fundamentally different from the skin of the back or body. This is not body hijama applied to the face. It is a distinct, purpose-built method.

Specialised tools for facial anatomy

Facial Hijama® uses small, soft silicone cups that are specifically designed for the contours of the face — the orbital bones, the jaw, the temples, the neck, and the scalp. These are not body cups scaled down. They are purpose-built instruments that allow precise placement and controlled suction on surfaces that body cups cannot safely navigate. The tools matter. The method matters. This is why Facial Hijama® produces consistent, safe results where improvised approaches do not.

Standard body blades are not used on the face

Standard body hijama blades (sizes 11 and 15) and razor blades are not suitable for use on the face. They are not designed for facial skin, they are not covered under insurance policies for facial treatments, and their use on the face falls outside the scope of standard hijama training. Facial Hijama® by Nasima Nahar uses only tools and incision methods specifically adapted for facial anatomy. If you encounter any practitioner or course using standard body blades on the face, this is not the original method and it is not safe practice.

Therapeutic release through light, superficial technique

NN Facial Hijama® achieves therapeutic release through light, superficial wet hijama technique adapted for the face — controlled suction, precise placement, and incision depth calibrated to the delicate contours of facial skin, musculature, and lymphatic pathways. This stimulates microcirculation, encourages lymphatic drainage, and activates the skin's own repair and renewal mechanisms. The result is improved skin tone, reduced puffiness, clearer complexion, and a visible glow — achieved naturally, without chemicals, and without downtime.

Suitable for a wide range of skin concerns

Because Facial Hijama® works with the body's own systems — circulation, lymphatic drainage, cellular renewal — it is beneficial for a wide range of skin conditions and concerns. The therapy does not introduce foreign substances into the skin; it supports and amplifies what the body already does naturally.

Important: Standard body hijama blades (sizes 11 and 15) and razor blades are not suitable for use on the face. They are not designed for facial skin, they are not covered under insurance policies for facial treatments, and their use on the face falls outside the scope of standard hijama training. NN Facial Hijama® uses only light, superficial technique with tools and incision methods specifically adapted for the face. If you encounter any practitioner or course using standard body blades on the face, this is not the original method.

Skin conditions and Facial Hijama®

Which skin conditions can Facial Hijama® help with?

Facial Hijama® supports the skin by improving circulation, encouraging lymphatic drainage, and stimulating cellular renewal. Many clients seek treatment for specific skin conditions. The following information is provided for educational purposes. Holistic therapies do not replace medical advice — always consult your GP or dermatologist for diagnosis and medical treatment of any skin condition.

Acne and acne-prone skin

Acne is a common skin condition that causes spots, oily skin, and sometimes skin that is hot or painful to touch. It most commonly develops on the face, back, and chest.

Facial Hijama® can support acne-prone skin by improving lymphatic drainage and reducing the congestion that contributes to breakouts. The improved microcirculation helps the skin's natural detoxification processes, while the gentle suction encourages the movement of stagnant fluid away from congested areas. Many clients with acne-prone skin report clearer, less congested skin following a course of Facial Hijama® treatments.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It causes redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small, red, pus-filled bumps.

For clients with rosacea, Facial Hijama® is applied with particular care and adapted pressure. The therapy can help reduce facial redness and flushing by supporting vascular regulation and lymphatic flow. A thorough consultation is always conducted before treatment to ensure the approach is appropriate for each individual's presentation.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky patches of skin which form scales. It can occur anywhere on the body, including the face.

Facial Hijama® can offer supportive benefit for clients with facial psoriasis by improving circulation to affected areas and supporting the skin's natural renewal cycle. Treatment is always adapted to the individual, with careful attention to any areas of active flare.

Eczema

Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, cracked, and sore. Some types of eczema can affect the face.

Where facial eczema is present, Facial Hijama® is approached with sensitivity and adapted technique. The therapy's ability to support lymphatic drainage and reduce fluid stagnation can be beneficial for some clients with eczema, particularly where puffiness and congestion are contributing factors.

Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone

Hyperpigmentation is a common condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin, caused by excess melanin production.

Facial Hijama® improves microcirculation and supports cellular turnover, which can help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone over a course of treatments. Clients consistently report a more even, brighter complexion following regular Facial Hijama® sessions.

Dull, congested, or tired-looking skin

Dull skin is often caused by a build-up of dead skin cells, poor circulation, dehydration, or lifestyle factors.

This is one of the most common reasons clients seek Facial Hijama®. The therapy's immediate effect on microcirculation produces a visible glow that clients often notice after a single session. Regular treatment maintains this brightness and prevents the congestion that causes skin to look tired and flat.

Puffiness and facial fluid retention

Facial puffiness is often caused by fluid retention, poor lymphatic drainage, sinus congestion, or lifestyle factors such as diet and sleep.

Facial Hijama® is particularly effective for puffiness and fluid retention. The targeted cup placement along the lymphatic pathways of the face and neck encourages drainage of excess fluid, often producing a visible reduction in puffiness that clients notice the morning after treatment.

Fine lines and loss of skin firmness

Fine lines and reduced skin firmness are a natural part of ageing, caused by reduced collagen production and changes in skin elasticity.

By stimulating circulation and supporting the skin's natural renewal processes, Facial Hijama® can help improve the appearance of fine lines and support skin firmness over a course of treatments. The therapy works with the body's own mechanisms rather than introducing external substances.

Holistic therapies do not replace medical advice. Always consult your GP or dermatologist for diagnosis and medical treatment of any skin condition.
Insurance, training, and professional standards

Why insurance and proper training matter in Facial Hijama®

It is well understood in the UK that insurance will only cover a discipline within the scope of your training. A therapist must be qualified in the therapy they teach and in the therapy they offer to clients. They must hold full qualifications — not partial training, not online learning from forums, and not knowledge acquired from student chat rooms or social media videos.

In the hijama industry, a troubling pattern has emerged. Practitioners who have received basic hijama training — typically covering dry cupping on the back of the body — have begun offering additional therapies to clients without any formal training in those therapies. They learn from online forums, YouTube videos, and student chat groups, then present themselves as qualified to offer those services. This is not training. It is not part of any qualification. And it is not safe.

Facial Hijama® is a prime example. Because it was created by Nasima Nahar and is protected under UK trademark law, any practitioner offering Facial Hijama® without completing the authentic, accredited course is not only operating outside their training — they are potentially infringing a registered trademark. More importantly, they are offering a service they are not qualified to provide, to clients who trust them.

This is now changing. Insurers have been made aware of these practices and will be checking thoroughly what is included only in your course of training. IPHM and CMA — the accreditation bodies that authenticate Facial Hijama® qualifications — follow strict guidelines that require practitioners to declare that they are trained in the therapies they teach. You must be able to demonstrate that your qualification covers the specific therapy you are offering.

If you are a practitioner, the message is clear: if Facial Hijama® is not in your qualification certificate — with IPHM and CMA logos — you are not covered to offer it. If you are a client, the message is equally clear: always check your therapist's certification. Ask to see their Facial Hijama® certificate. Verify that it carries both the IPHM and CMA logos. If it does not, they are not trained in the original method.

Scope of training

Insurance in the UK covers only the disciplines within your formal training. Offering a therapy you learned from a forum or video is not covered — regardless of how confident you feel.

IPHM and CMA accreditation

Authentic Facial Hijama® qualifications carry both IPHM and CMA logos. These bodies require practitioners to declare the therapies they are trained in. A certificate without these logos is not an authentic Facial Hijama® qualification.

Trademark protection

Facial Hijama® is a registered UK trademark in Classes 41 and 44. Offering training or treatments under this name without authorisation from Nasima Nahar is a potential trademark infringement.

Insurers are now checking

Insurers have been made aware of the practice of offering therapies outside the scope of training in the hijama industry. Checks are being tightened. Practitioners who cannot demonstrate formal training in the therapies they offer will not be covered.

Limited clinic appointments

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Nasima Nahar holds a limited number of clinic appointments for Facial Hijama® treatments. As the creator of the therapy and the UK's leading authority on Facial Hijama®, her appointments are in high demand. Message on WhatsApp or email directly to check availability.

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