The prohibition of "Lo Yilbash" in eyebrow removal | Sheilot

The prohibition of "Lo Yilbash" in eyebrow removal

Question

Is it permitted for a boy whose eyebrows are slightly connected to take care of this?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha 

It is forbidden for a man to shape his eyebrows because of the prohibition of "Lo Yilbash" (the prohibition for a man to resemble a woman). 

The exception is a case of unusual eyebrows that cause a person embarrassment and disgrace. 

Answered 4 March 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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