A Barber Who Became a Mourner in the Middle of a Haircut
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Question
A barber who, in the middle of giving a haircut, learns that his father has passed away, can he finish the haircut?
Answer
Since a mourner and an onen are prohibited from working, it is forbidden to cut another person's hair during mourning. However, it is permitted to finish the haircut if there is no other barber in town. (Certainly, if the second barber in town does not adhere to the prohibitions of 'do not round' and 'do not destroy', he can finish the haircut)
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