Hair Removal - The Three Weeks

Haircuts and shaving during the Three Weeks

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Question

Is it permissible for women to remove hair (arms, legs) during the Three Weeks?

Answer

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For Sephardic women, it is permitted until the week in which the fast occurs. For Ashkenazi women, it is prohibited unless there is a special need.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 551, Sif 12
Haircuts during this week, whether of the head or any other hair, are prohibited.

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