Haircut for Pidyon HaBen during the Nine Days
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Question
With God's help, I will perform a Pidyon HaBen for my son at the beginning of the Nine Days. Can I get a haircut for this occasion? Perhaps even before Rosh Chodesh?
Answer
Shalom u'vracha
There is no permission to get a haircut for the purpose of Pidyon HaBen.
Source
Shu"t Chatam Sofer, Part 1 (Orach Chaim), Siman 158:
No one should be permitted to allow a haircut for the aforementioned celebrations, and it is customary only for a brit milah.
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