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We have learned that a nazir cannot cut his hair. The Mishnayot on our daf discuss whether the nazir would be allowed to perform activities – like shampooing his hair – that may lead to some of his hair being removed.
The first Mishna teaches that a nazir can be hofef or mefaspes, but he cannot be sorek.
While sorek is understood as combing hair, which is forbidden according to the Gemara because the intent of combing is to pull out dangling hairs, the other two terms are the subject of some discussion among the rishonim.
We continue our exploration of the halachot of shaving and scissors vs razors, including the peyot, and a wonderful journey into early Americana with the anniversary booklet on the J. W. Wiss and sons, company of Newark NJ 1848-1948