Touching Hair - Washing Hands
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Question
As is known, it is written in the Shulchan Aruch that one who washes their head must wash their hands. My question is: what is considered washing the head? Is merely touching the top of the hair (such as when many people touch their bangs or hairstyle) also prohibited, or is it specifically digging under the hair?
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
Only one who touches the depth of the hair needs to wash their hands.
However, one who touches only the surface of the hair does not need to wash their hands.