Q&A: Sidelocks
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Sidelocks
Question
Hello Rabbi, what is your opinion about sidelocks? Meaning, how much am I allowed to trim them? There are lots of opinions on this and I'm confused.
Answer
I didn’t understand. Look for overviews online. There is no need at all to leave sidelocks.
Discussion on Answer
I don’t have a position on the matter. See overviews online. Usually they’re talking about 3–4 millimeters of hair length when you lay the hair flat.
I don’t mean long sidelocks; I mean how much I’m allowed to shave. There are those who say 5 millimeters, and there are those who say you can even shave it all off as long as it’s not with a razor.