Nazarite Trimming Moustache

Question

If someone were to theoretically take a nazarite vow, could they be allowed to trim their moustache if it made simple tasks such as eating food less troublesome? For the vow it is written to not cut a hair on the head so would this include facial hair, eyebrows, and even nose hairs?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    In theory, you are correct that Nazarites can cut their facial hair even during the Nazarite period. However, most authorities note that it would be permissible for a Nazarite to trim his mustache only if the hair is bothering his being able to eat.

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