12. It is permissible for men and women to dye the hair. However, it is impermissible for men and women to use black dye. ^[1]

Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “A group will appear close to Qiyaamah who will dye their hair with black like the bellies of pigeons. They will not be blessed with the fragrance of Jannah (i.e. they will undergo punishment in Jahannum and will be deprived of Jannah for some period).” ^[2]