In Mashhad, where I grew up, in eastern Iran women typically dress in black. When I moved to Tehran four years ago, the young women with dyed hair immediately caught my eye. I was also struck by the fact that these women did not cover their hair.
The women of Tehran dyeing for freedom
‘The Smarties’ defy Iran’s hijab mandate by boldly colouring their hair and taking to the streets, writes Shiva Khademi who photographed them.
The World Today
Published 28 July 2023 — 1 minute READ
Image — Increasing numbers of young women in Tehran are said to be defying the hijab mandate and dyeing their hair. Photo: Shiva Khademi.
