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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SrA Edward Vong

Posted >1 y ago

In my opinion, faddish can be considered subjective. A male's comb-over can be considered faddish, however is overlooked because it looks "professional"

Speaking of approved hairstyles. Random fact, does everyone know North Korea has a list of approved hairstyles?

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SGT Bryon Sergent

Posted >1 y ago

I think the top looks unkempt but don't see anything wrong with the others. Appears that it would
actual work better that the bun as it includes catching the shorter hair from the front.

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CW3 (Join to see)

Posted 11 y ago

Looks great but clearly out of regs. We all must continuously enforce standards. It is what makes us the best Army in the world.

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1LT Nick Kidwell

Posted 11 y ago

IMHO, these hairstyles, as long as they don't interfere with required uniform/safety/protective items, are acceptable. It also allows a female service member to have long hair off duty and not have to choose from "military style" women's hairstyles.

As for me, been out 7 years and I still like my hair high-and-tight. Being a guy is simpler sometimes.

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CPT (Join to see)

Posted >1 y ago

Cute but falls out of regs. It's considered faddish. You should correct whoever wears this in uniform.

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SFC Scott O.

Posted >1 y ago

Read Da Pam 670-1 the new female hair standards is spelled out plain and simple.
FEMALE BRAIDS
 Multiple braiding (more than 2 braids) is authorized.
 Must be of uniform dimension, small in diameter
(approximately 1/4”), show no more than 1/8”of
scalp between the braids
 Must be tightly interwoven to present a neat,
professional, well-groomed appearance
 Foreign material (beads or decorative items) will
not be braided into the hair
 Can be worn loose per medium hair length guidelines or secured to the
head in the same manner as described for medium or long length hair
styles
 Ends must be secured only with inconspicuous rubber bands
 Multiple braids must encompass the whole head
 When braids are not worn loosely, but braided close to the scalp, the
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braids must start at the front of the head

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MAJ Jim Woods

Posted >1 y ago

I say Page Boys for Everyone........... OK that was sarcastic but meaningful.

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SGT Craig Northacker

Posted 12 y ago

I prefer hair, but then again, no woman has ever asked me, or if they did, were not seriously interested in hearing my answer.

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SSG (ret) William Martin

Posted 12 y ago

I have heard a leader of some sorts tell an Asian female soldiers she can't change her hair color to blonde because it wasn't a natural hair color for Asians. I died laughing!

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That's soo funny.

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SFC (Join to see)

Posted 12 y ago

There should be a recedeing Hair line...

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