Is it Haram to dye your hair?

Islamic teachings differ when it comes to dyeing one's hair. Indeed, it can be both Haram and Halal. For it to be lawful, a few conditions must be met. In this guide, we'll take a look at the conditions for dyeing hair in Islam.

Picture illustration of women dying their hair
Image illustration of women dying their hair. Image created for our website

Under what conditions is hair dyeing permitted?

Islamic teachings stipulate that if certain conditions are met, dyeing one's hair becomes Halal, namely :

A natural color

Hair dyeing is permitted if the color used is natural. A hadith reports that Prophet Muhammad saw a woman who had dyed her hair black and replied: "Change that, for it is not good". On the other hand, the Koran encourages practitioners to take care of their bodies, but with modesty Whether it's perfume, clothes or make-up. By the way, we have an article about make-up and what's forbidden in Islam:

For dyeing to be authorized, choose a color in harmony with the nature of your hair. By way of illustration, women can dye their hair in :

  • White
  • Black
  • Or in brown

However, the woman must choose a color that enhances her natural complexion discreetly and elegantly.

Respecting hair health

The color of the dye must respect the health of the hair. It must not cause damage to the hair. Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad recommends hair care and of do not burn with chemicals.

So choose a quality dyeing to avoid damaging the hair. Apply appropriate hair care products to maintain healthy hair. The aim is to preserving natural beauty while respecting the teachings of Islam.

Respect for health

Islam also emphasizes overall health. Some products may contain chemicals that are harmful to health. So, choose a tincture that does not affect the woman's health. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad recommends the use of natural products, such as henna.

Thus, preserving health must be a priority when using hair dye in order to respect the teachings of Islam. Indeed, whether for hair or skin, Islam considers illicit any practice that could harm the human body, such as tattoos can be Haram.

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