Removing Hair Behind the Ear
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Question
Hello, is it permitted to shave the hair behind the ear at the top in a circle, as barbers commonly do with a razor?
Answer
Hello,
It is forbidden because it is considered part of the sideburns, but below behind the ear it is permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181.
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