The ruling on a woman cutting her hair if she does not intend to imitate others

Question:
May Allah reward you. The sister questioner asks: Is it forbidden for a woman to have some haircuts, without shaving the head and without the intention of imitating disbelievers?

Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible for a woman to cut her hair, especially if she styles it like the haircuts of disbelieving women. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Likewise, if she styles it like a man's head, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: She should not cut it unless she is distressed by its length and unable to manage it, and she does not hope for marriage, such as an elderly woman; in that case, there is no harm in shortening it. As for one who is not in that situation, she is commanded to preserve her hair, adorn herself with it, and keep it neat, for it is her adornment and beauty. She should not be influenced by looking at women who are lax or ignorant, or by looking at women who imitate the women of disbelievers. And a fortiori, it is not permissible for her to imitate the women of disbelievers who appear on screens. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So the danger is great. Yes.