Posted on May 2, 2018
Can anyone assist me with a Female Hair regulation question?
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Need some assistance with a hair regulation question. I have a female Soldier in my unit who has faded hair on the sides. He supervisor told her that her hair was too short. I referenced AR 670-1 and do not see anything specific execpt “faddish and exaggerated hair styles To include shaved portions of the scalp other than the neckline..” were not authorized. Does a fade count as faddish? Does a fade count for shaved portions? No negative comments please, seeking professional assistance.
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Reference tapered cuts for females in ar 670-1. If she's within those guidelines, you can't do much. Also it is up to the Commander to determine whether it is faddish.
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best advice I can give you - read 670-1 - interpret as best you can - get your 1sg advice as well - then make a decision - and I say get 1SG advice to cover your ass in the event of an EO/Sharp complaint.
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The term "faddish" would consider this troop to be dressed or "styled" in a major that makes her stand out from her fellow troops. If the style is far different than the majority, then it could be "faddish". If the whole platoon styles their hair like hers, that could almost work but then the platoon stands out against the company, so on and so forth. It would have to stand out to be considered "faddish" but any standing order is usually up to command discretion or interpretation and should be brought to hire ups if contested.
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I have not referred back to the regulation in a while but if my memory serves me correctly the hair has to be even all the way around so if she fades the side it has to reach around the back to the other side in a straight line
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