The husband preventing his wife from cutting her hair

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on a husband preventing his wife from cutting her hair when she desires to do so, and if she does not obey him, is she sinful?

Answer:
Yes, yes, it is not permissible for her to cut her hair. The husband is correct in this. Her hair is part of her beauty, so she should not cut it. Some women cut it and leave it in the shape of a man's head; this is forbidden because it is imitating men. So, do not cut it. Even in 'Umrah and Hajj, the Shari'ah only requires her to cut a small amount, just a small amount. Meanwhile, the best for men is to shave their heads. This indicates that a woman's hair is preserved and left as it is, as it is her beauty. Do not be deceived by the modern styles and things that appear in pictures, magazines, and television, where women have made their heads look like men's heads. Do not be deceived by this.