Why are eyelash extensions not allowed?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:50:43 -0400

Hi all,
I get lash lifts and a tint, but recently been told I cannot have eyelash extensions (they are not extensions, the person assumed they were and was politely corrected). Mine are real, but I was curious as to why extensions are not allowed? I feel like I come across females quite often with actual extensions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 2:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:18:40 -0400

It's a good time to learn about regulations. Your answer is in AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1.
Ctrl+F is your friend

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 10:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:38:38 -0400

More to the point. Why do you think they need to be? In terms of good for the service

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 17 at 2019 11:46 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:46:29 -0400

The service is not a damn fashion show, it is about functionality, safety and doing your assigned job.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 11:55 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:55:01 -0400

Edit: I am not implying that the army is for fashion. I was simply curious , but thank you all for your responses.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 1:34 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 13:34:25 -0400

A number of reasons.
Uniformity, not fashion, same as why hair dye has to be uniform color and natural color, why nails can't be painted, etc...
Safety, they could fall off and get in the eye (like no contact lenses in field environments), plus if there was a heat flash or fire, they'd probably melt...I'm sure no one wants that in their eye
Distraction, if you are worried about them coming off you aren't concentrating on your job, they may get in the way of eye pro, etc..
Hygiene, like with contacts you want to minimize the amount of crap to get into the eye. Eyes are important.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Mar 17 at 2019 1:44 PM

SSG Kasius McCall — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 13:44:33 -0400

The things people post on this site make me laugh.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Mar 17 at 2019 4:21 PM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:21:31 -0400

I told my Sgt., after he woke up everyone at 0530hrs, I was a lover, not a fighter. He said I would be a PVT. if I did not get my arse out of the rack and fall in for the dayly 7 and the 5 mile run.
I rolled my eyes under my blanket.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 5:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:07:43 -0400

Back in my days, the only thing you can have around your neck was your dog tags. Eyelash extensions were only seen with the street walkers down town Fayetteville Hays street NC.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 8:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:22:10 -0400

As a rule of thumb, if it's fun or makes you look pretty, the Army will slap a restriction on it.

Response by SSG Lyle O'Rorke made Mar 17 at 2019 10:04 PM

SSG Lyle O'Rorke — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:04:48 -0400

Some of these responses are off point and add little. The soldier obviously knows the reg and has stated that they know where to find the information. She simply asked for the reasoning for the restriction. She was wanting to know the why which, helps them develop and grow because now she knows she can stress the reg and reason for the reg when she has soldiers under her. Yes just blindly pointing to a reg is a form of leadership but being able to explain the reason behind the reg brings the point home.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2023 10:42 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:42:55 -0400

Hey there! It's great that you're exploring different options for enhancing your lashes. As for eyelash extensions, some places might not allow them because of certain factors like allergies or the maintenance required. But don't worry, there are plenty of alternatives like lash lifts and tints that give a natural boost! By the way, have you heard of https://lashpro.nz/products/locks-lash-holy-grail-lash-glue ? It's a fantastic product that helps nourish and strengthen lashes. It's definitely worth checking out!

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