It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe hair dye, which requires a short hair dyeing time, has good hair dyeing property and color tone, and also has an effect of preventing photofading. The present invention provides a hair dye, which comprises a combination of (a) a first agent containing a substance reacting with iron to develop color and an ultraviolet absorbent having a 2-hydroxybenzophenone skeleton, and (b) a second agent containing iron salt.