Is a husband allowed to prevent his wife from adorning herself with cosmetics in front of her female friends, and if he sees no reason for that, must she obey him?
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It is not permissible for a woman to do that—reddening the face, using black dye (for hair or nails), or trimming fingertips—without her husband’s permission. If he forbids her from it, then it is not permissible for her to do so. However, a husband should not be overly restrictive with his wife.
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