Is it permissible to attach a temporary (unnatural) hair extension for one day at a wedding, given severe hair loss and the emergence of new hair at the front that cannot be styled?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Hair extensions are absolutely forbidden, and hair loss does not make them permissible. Some scholars have allowed wearing wigs, but it is safer to avoid them to steer clear of controversy.
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