Can a Barber Give a Fade Haircut Near the Peyot HaRosh?
Question
A young man runs a haircutting business using electric clippers. Many of his Jewish customers request a “fade” haircut, which involves trimming the hair at the sides of the head very close to the skin.
Can he rely on the Rambam’s position, against the Rosh, that misparayim ke’ein ta’ar is permitted for peyot harosh? This seems especially relevant since many people in our community shave their heads with electric shavers, which might suggest that the community has accepted the Rambam’s position, despite the Shulchan Arukh being stringent.
