Dear Rabbi Simon
I’m sending my teenage daughter for a haircut (wash, cut and dry). The male hairdressers are cheaper than the female hairdressers. Is it better for her to have lady hairdresser or is it OK for her to have a male hairdresser?
Thank you!
Harriet
Dear Harriet
Thank you for your question.
It is preferable for your daughter to have a female cut her hair, rather than a male. However, in accordance with to the circumstances, there are grounds to allow a male hairdresser as well. This is a judgement call depending on the particulars of the situation.
Best wishes
Rabbi Rashi Simon