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Removing Sideburn Hair with Tweezers

Question

Is it permissible for a man to remove sideburn hair with tweezers?

Answer

It is only forbidden if it is considered a disgrace, similar to plucking and shaving.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181 and Responsa Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim 139

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