Image and Fashion
Hijazi started her career as a fashion model and had previously worked with a number of distinguished bodies in the fashion industry. It was her high profile model status that rose her towards her career as an artist.
In 2002, after the release of her album Zaman rumors arose that Hijazi was involved in a number of cosmetic surgeries due to her new look. Hijazi however denied the statements saying that she only had one plastic surgery and that was rhinoplasty. She added, "I refuse to insert silicon or any other thing into my body, and greatly fear the negative side effects too many plastic surgeries may have."
In 2005, Hijazi was especially chosen by the well-known Lebanese designer Joe Raed as the model for his new line of wedding dresses to be released this summer season. Ra'ed revealed that he chose Amal for her good natured qualities and her beauty. Hijazi return as a super model generated much public interest. Raed went on to say "Amal appeared as if she came out of a fairytale when she wore the wedding dresses I designed."
Hijazi was named 8th Arab Sexiest Woman Alive in 2008, ahead of artists like Elissa, Nancy Ajram and Najwa Karam. In addition, Hijazi managed to receive twice as many votes as the Egyptian singer Sherine.
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