What is the ruling on women using chemical dyes, especially what is known as "mesh" (highlights)?
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The basic principle regarding women's adornment is permissibility, except for what is prohibited by evidence. A woman dyeing her hair is permissible as long as there is no Sharia-based impediment, such as imitating disbelievers, or if it is with pure black dye—according to what we issue fatwas on—or with a harmful substance. "Highlights" are permissible.
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