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Lo silbash- men pulling out hairs

Question:

Regarding Lo silbash, while although doing things women do is assur, therefore shaving the body with a razor would be assur, is one allowed to pull out the hair through other means?

Answer:

The prohibition of Lo Tilbash is not limited to shaving the hairs, as shaving is only one of the ways that they remove hairs. It includes any form that women remove their hair, whether it is with cream, electrolysis, or waxing. Since it is a womanly form of beautification it is included in the prohibition.

Best wishes

Sources:

There is controversy if the prohibition of Lo Tilbash is on the process or the outcome, see Igros Moshe Y:D 1 82, 2-61, Maharsham 2-243, Btzel Hachochma 5- 127, that it the outcome, and even if a gentile will put a women’s garment on a man it is still included. See Kovetz Teshuvos 1-81(2), that one should be strict for both sides, for the action and the outcome.

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