Can a female have a high and tight?

2017-06-28T08:19:07-04:00

Can female cut male standard hair cuts high and tights?

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 28 at 2017 8:28 AM

2017-06-28T08:28:34-04:00

They can, but I think it goes against any standard reading of the regulation, at least for the Army.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 9:21 AM

2017-06-28T09:21:42-04:00

Yes, just don't be offended when people mistake you as a male.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 10:09 AM

2017-06-28T10:09:55-04:00

AR 670-1 para 3-2
(3) Female haircuts and hairstyles. The illustrations provided in figure 3–3 are intended only to clarify language regarding authorized hair lengths and bulks. The requirements for hair regulations are to maintain uniformity within a military population for female Soldiers while in uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty, unless otherwise specified.
Female hairstyles may not be eccentric or faddish and will present a conservative, professional appearance. For the purpose of these regulations, female hairstyles are organized into three basic categories: short length, medium length, and long length hair.
(a) Short length. Short hair is defined as hair length that extends no more than 1 inch from the scalp (excluding bangs). Hair may be no shorter than 1/4 inch from the scalp (unless due to medical condition or injury), but may be evenly tapered to the scalp within 2 inches of the hair line edges. Bangs, if worn, may not fall below the eyebrows, may not interfere with the wear of all headgear, must lie neatly against the head, and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear. The width of the bangs may extend to the hairline at the temple.

If it falls within those guidelines then a female is good. If not, then no.

I have seen females who nearly had their hair shaved off. One she is now a he...and a drill sergeant.

Response by Sgt Sean Voudren made Jun 28 at 2017 12:12 PM

2017-06-28T12:12:09-04:00

It is considered an "eccentric" hair style for females

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Jun 28 at 2017 2:11 PM

2017-06-28T14:11:42-04:00

If she want to BE ALL SHE WANTS TO BE< ONE MAN ONE ARMY

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 3:24 PM

2017-06-28T15:24:39-04:00

Can she? Sure. Should she? That's a different question altogether. The word 'can' denotes ability or permission, while 'should' is more qualitative. The high and tight is a decidedly masculine style, while long hair pulled tight in a bun is feminine. Therefore doing so may be construed as eccentric and against regulations. If there is no policy barring women servicemembers from getting a high and tight the decision is up to the individual. It must be noted, as Cpt Glover stated, that such a choice will erode the intrinsic femininity of the woman getting the cut.
In our day and time, gender and sexuality is being blurred, even with DOD policies buying into the social agenda known as the 'new sexual revolution' in which any and all ideas of sexuality and gender are being given a green light. Therefore it would not be surprising for appearance standards succumb to the politically correct pressure to accommodate every perceived identity in an effort to avoid offending a protected microscopic minority that is not even represented among our ranks.

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Jun 28 at 2017 5:52 PM

2017-06-28T17:52:07-04:00

Good question, I tend to think not, sorta radish if you'd ask me