Cutting Nails - Chol Hamoed
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Question
Hello, A person with a protruding nail, can they remove it during Chol Hamoed?
Answer
Hello and happy holidays!
According to the Shulchan Aruch, cutting nails is permitted in any case during Chol Hamoed.
According to the Rema, it is generally prohibited. However, when there is a need, such as for immersion, or if a nail is broken and causing discomfort, or it interferes with wearing shoes, etc., it is permitted even according to the Rema.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 532.
Chut Shani, laws of Chol Hamoed.