What is the ruling on using ammonium hydroxide in hair dye or relaxers?
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It is permissible to use a substance to dye or straighten hair under certain conditions:
1. It must not be harmful to the hair or skin. This should be confirmed by consulting specialists, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm."
2. The woman must not display her hair in adornment before non- men, and the color must not be used to deceive a suitor.
3. The dye must not be black, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) prohibition of it and the severe warning against those who do so.
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