Book without a Kashrut Certificate
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Question
Is it permissible to get a haircut from a religious barber if he doesn't have a kashrut certificate? What about a secular barber who claims to know the laws? And what about a non-Jewish barber (abroad) when you explain to him what to do? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hello,
If possible, one should go to a barber with a kashrut certification, as there are many pitfalls in this matter.
If it is not possible, you should instruct the barber on what he needs to do and what to be cautious about, and you cannot rely on the fact that the barber is religious or claims to know the laws.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Fried, shlita