What will the Army do for people with shaving profiles ?

2019-05-17T18:58:10-04:00

So i have a permanent shaving profile and i was told by some nco i never met before that the army is about to get rid of those. So what does this mean for us (you know im referring to) that have permanent profiles ? Because no matter how i shave razor/electric i break out bad, what does this mean for us ?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 17 at 2019 7:06 PM

2019-05-17T19:06:09-04:00

I really, really wish I could help you, Josh. I am so sorry that you break out so badly; when you shave. You'll get an answer, Josh. SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made May 17 at 2019 7:48 PM

2019-05-17T19:48:35-04:00

They will put you out when that profile is recended.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 17 at 2019 9:18 PM

2019-05-17T21:18:49-04:00

Permanent Profiles are now reviewed on an interval of every 3 or 5 years I forget which. This has been in effect since 2015 or 2016.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 10:10 PM

2019-05-17T22:10:12-04:00

I have not heard anything about putting people out with shaving profiles. But what I can say is the words "permanent profile" gets thrown around and is deceiving.

When it comes to profiles on the military the intent is to rehabilitate and recover no matter what it is.

As far as shaving profiles go first I will give you a regulation you can read. TB-MED 287. It basically lays out how people are supposed to recover from shaving issues. Lastly in that document is laser hair removal.
2nd I will give you want many leaders and seniors think. Look at a Command wall and point out one 1SG, CSM, or Commander with a beard. You can't because they don't have one. Many seniors feel that if you are willing to "ride " a no shaving profile that you don't take the military as a career seriously because obviously you know you won't become a senior and you don't care.

3 I will tell you my personal opinion. 90% of soldiers I have encountered with a shaving profile take the maximum amount of advantage of it. They don't even try to keep it trimmed and they use it because it lets them be an individual. I feel a shaving profile is like any other "permanent" profile. If you can't overcome whatever it is than thank you for your service and move out of the way for someone else.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 10:18 PM

2019-05-17T22:18:02-04:00

A lot of people say a lot of crazy things. Until you see it in writing it's one of those ideas that get kicked around up at the pentagon between generals and Sergeants Major.

As for your shaving profile you should look into getting that resolved. Laser hair removal will at least reduce it to the point that you should be able to shave some of the time. Straight up, people with long term shaving profiles who have a noticeable beard are looked at as turds. In the military your image is part of your credibility and your first impression goes a long way.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 10:29 PM

2019-05-17T22:29:52-04:00

dont get me wrong its not like i just cant shave or my life will end, but people were making it seem as if im just this horrible looking person because of my skin condition lol even the guy at VA looked at me crazy cause of how bad it was under my chin i dont wanna get put out for it though

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 11:03 PM

2019-05-17T23:03:14-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member , until you see actual IN WRITING that the shaving profiles have been revoked, don't stress.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made May 21 at 2019 8:37 AM

2019-05-21T08:37:28-04:00

One of the first things you should learn in the Army is that leadership will lie to you. Not all of them, and not all the time. But many, and often enough that it will be a regular occurrence. He's messing with you. It's not going to happen.