#5335 Purim Hair Dressing

On question 1018 we wrote:

“Divrei Malkiel (5: 237) and Pischei Sheorim (Megilla 5b) mention that although working in Purim is permitted when it is needed for the day (O.H. 696: 1), one should avoid taking a haircut and cutting nails then, so he will prepare and groom himself properly before and honor Purim.

Nitei Gavriel (Purim 66 : 7) quotes diverse opinions, and some permit only a haircut done by a Gentile even if Purim falls on an Erev Shabbos.

Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is to be lenient when in need.”