(じげ)

じげ
noun
one's natural hair
body-part
1. one's natural hair; real hair
A person's own natural hair, as opposed to dyed hair, a wig, or extensions. Refers to both the natural color and texture of one's hair.
これ地毛(じげ)(いろ)です。
This is my natural hair color.
()めていないで、地毛(じげ)ままです。
I haven't dyed it, so it's my natural hair.

Usage

地毛(じげ) is commonly used in conversations about hairstyling and school dress codes. In Japan, some schools require students with naturally light-colored hair to submit a "地毛(じげ)証明書(しょうめいしょ)" (natural hair certificate) to prove their hair is not dyed.
The () in 地毛(じげ) means "natural" or "base," as in one's original, unaltered state. This is the same () found in words like 地声(じごえ) (natural voice) and 地肌(じはだ) (bare skin).

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