joe schmo….simple. The Sefardim,led by the Mechaber never recognized the “three week period”. It is the Remo who introduced it as our custom and only we, the Ashkenazim are bound by it. Only the days from “shavua shechal bo’ (the week of Tisha be-av) and, in some instances, from Rosh Chodesh Av, is it “dine degemoro”. Hence, there are many kulos concerning shaving. Also, the “issur” of not shaving in the three weeks cannot be more “chomur’ (severe) that chol hamoed , which is really “dine degemoro”. You will find many kulos concerning shaving on chol hamoed. Lastly, “the three weeks” is akin to the sefirah and, again, there are many heterim for shaving during sefira.By the way, most of the kulos for shaving do not appy to having a haircut because you can easily pospone cutting your hair for a few weeks but not remaining unshaven (as zachw wrote) If you require chapter and verse, I’ll be happy to comply with the actual sources.
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