Haircutting and Shaving on the Night of the Tenth of Tevet
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Question
Is it permissible to have a haircut and shave on the Tenth of Tevet and the night before?
Answer
It is not customary to be stringent about this even for pious individuals, as it is not part of the fast laws but rather a mourning practice.
Source
Mishnah Berurah (Siman 550, Section 6).
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