Manicure and Nails During the Nine Days

The Nine Days

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Question

Hello, Is it permitted to have a manicure during the Nine Days? If not, is it allowed to remove nail polish and trim nails during the Nine Days? And does the prohibition start from Rosh Chodesh or only after Rosh Chodesh? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello, 

Nail care is permitted. Removing nail polish is allowed. Trimming nails - some prohibit it, but those who are lenient have a basis to rely on. 

All the laws and prohibitions of the Nine Days apply from Rosh Chodesh. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 551

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