Question:
If one gets a haircut every Friday afternoon L’Kavod Shabbat, is it permissible for one to continue getting haircuts during the three weeks excluding the 9 days?
Answer:
Hello,
We do not take haircuts or shave even if it is l'kavod Shabbos, and this is the custom. There are many bochurim who shave once a week for Shabbos, and they don't shave during the three week's.
Best wishes
Sources:
ע' מ"ב ס' תקנ"א ס"ק ל"ב , "אבל בתספורת אסור אפי' לכבוד שבת", וע"ש בביה"ל . וע' גם בשו"ת אבן ישראל ח"ז ס' כ"ז.
What about haircutting for a woman during the 3 weeks due to a medical need for discomfort?
In order to answer you we need to know more of the specifics.
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