Is it permitted to remove facial hair (mustache) and trim the head or beard hair during chol hamoed?

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Synopsis

Removing the mustache is permitted for everyone during chol hamoed even in public, and combing or brushing hair (which removes hair naturally) is not considered shaving.

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