In this video, a Taliban official states:

“Cutting hair in the manner common in the West and North Korea is prohibited. Men should not shave their beards and should not style their hair like the West, the 'Kuffar', and North Korea. It should be in accordance with our principles.”

This directive imposes restrictions on men’s personal grooming and appearance, reflecting an enforcement of ideological conformity under the guise of cultural preservation. By prohibiting hairstyles associated with foreign or non-Islamic identities and mandating traditional grooming, the Taliban are curtailing individual expression and autonomy. These controls infringe on the right to self-determination in appearance and cultural alignment, and signal broader social regulation rooted in rigid interpretations of morality and identity.