Posted on Feb 6, 2014

Opinions on these female hair styles while in uniform? Thanks!

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Please note:  I see this as a growing trend...  The hair style that I'm most interested in is the one that the braids start at the part, and end on the opposite side of the head, diagonal from the temple.....  to "me" that gives a lop-sided appearance.  Also in general what are the opinions of the "braided crown" or "braided halo".....  I added what I feel are the applicable excerpts so that nobody has to go look...  This is not to get people fired up... Just a little professional development...  <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>Many hairstyles are
acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. It is not possible to
address every acceptable hairstyle, or what constitutes eccentric or
conservative grooming. Therefore, it is the responsibility of leaders at all levels
to exercise good judgment in the enforcement of Army policy. <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'> Leaders will judge the
appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when
worn.  Soldiers will wear headgear as
described in the applicable chapters of this regulation. Headgear will fit
snugly and <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>comfortably, without distortion or excessive
gaps  "<span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>Females <span style='background: yellow; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-highlight: yellow;'>may wear braids and cornrows as long as the braided
style is conservative, the braids and cornrows lie snugly on the head"<span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'> <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'> "<span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>Long hair that falls naturally
below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly and
inconspicuously fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible."    <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'> <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>(<span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'>b) <span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='background: yellow; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-highlight: yellow;'>Styles that are lopsided or distinctly unbalanced are
prohibited Ponytails, pigtails, or braids that are not secured to
the head (allowing hair to hang freely), widely spaced individual hanging
locks, and other extreme styles that protrude from the head are prohibited.
Extensions, weaves, wigs, and hairpieces are authorized; however, these additions
must have the same general appearance as the individual’s natural hair.<span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><span style='background: yellow; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-highlight: yellow;'>Additionally, any wigs, extensions, hairpieces, or
weaves must comply with the grooming policies set forth in this paragraph."

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CPT Mike M.

Posted 12 y ago

Although the hair itself may be within the word of regulation, I think it'd have to be a no-go as a "faddish" hairstyle. Not too dissimilar to a guy with a haircut perfectly within regs who styles it as a "faux-hawk".

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SGM (Join to see)

Edited 12 y ago

Posted 12 y ago

I think you are going to catch some flak for this post but oh well here goes
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670-1 states -

1) Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized.

That right there throws up one red flag and the other red flag is -

2) Styles that are lopsided or distinctly unbalanced are prohibited.
Ponytails, pigtails, or braids that are not secured to the head (allowing hair
to hang freely), widely spaced individual hanging locks, and other extreme
styles that protrude from the head are prohibited.

In my opinion both styles are trendy and should not be worn in uniform. It
would be the same as a male Soldier getting a high and tight and try to style
the hair on top into a mohawk.

The problem you run into here is how Soldiers and Leaders interpret the
regulation. Some will read the regulation and say it is authorized.

How does the Leadership in your unit perceive the hairstyles?

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MSG (Join to see)

12 y

I hate saying this but I feel most don't want to get into an argument so they ignore it. I've gotten into several heated discussions myself. I'm bothered by the internal conflict. I've heard a great saying many times. The indiscipline and sub-standard performance we ignore, is the standard we set/accept. Hence why I'm seeking for a broader opinion.

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SGM (Join to see)

12 y

Yes you are correct - by ignoring a standard you are setting a new standard. The Soldiers will go forth and teach their Soldiers that the new wrong standard is the right standard.

I do grow tired of Leaders (not just NCOs) walking past issues and not saying anything.

The best thing is making an on the spot correction doesn't have to be an argument. I make my point and you with say roger or you dispute it. If I am guided by regulations then I am right. If I am right and you dispute it we can continue the discussion in another setting with some of your chain of command involved.

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Posted >1 y ago

The thing about female hairstyles is, you need to be able to wear all type of equipment…not sure if your pro-mask would seal with those styles. I personally think the Heidi style looks a little immature and not that professional but that is just my opinion, and I'm sure my age is factoring into my opinion as well. To me, it boils down to, do I want to be taken seriously? Since I do, and I am, I choose to wear my hair in a no nonsense way. Now would I tell a female Soldier to change her hair, probably not.

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MAJ Laurie H.

Posted 12 y ago

I agree that the first style you describe would be considered lopsided. Both would get in the way of wearing headgear properly without distortion and gaps regardless of whether they're professional and conservative... I'd venture to say neither is conservative.

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MSG (Join to see)

12 y

Thank you for your perspective Ma'am. We have the same thoughts.

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SPC David Willis

Posted 8 y ago

Why is it that the most powerful and technologically advanced military in the world cant figure out hair?

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SSG Elyzabeth Cromer

Posted 8 y ago

AR 670-1 states "long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned above the lower edge of the collar", I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone to say the hair in these pictures in inconspicuous; answer, no the hair styles are not within regulation for the Army.

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Posted 8 y ago

While in civilian clothes out of duty is there any hair standard for female??

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SPC James Martin

Posted >1 y ago

I don't understand the hair cut problem. As a veteran I was told that hair had to be trimmed and off the ears and collar and out of the eyes. So how come women can have fad hair cuts and corn rows and men are set at a different standard

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>1 y

I think there are so many options for both males and females. Just my opinion high and tight is a fad if everyone has it. Either you want the hair neat or you want them to be manly.

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