Why is there such a stigma against shaving profiles?

2019-09-13T17:03:15-04:00

I have a profile, and i am constantly judged or looked a differently because of it. My facial hair is not unruly or out of control. It’s low and controlled. I have tried every shaving trick in the book and my face gets bad. Now i do my job better than most at my position. I have a high pt score and i shoot expert. Why does having a profile make me a bad soldier ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2019 5:08 PM

2019-09-13T17:08:16-04:00

Because in the grand scheme of things, everyone expects to see ALL Soldiers clean shaven (or within the grooming regulations). It shocks people when they see folks with facial hair. They usually have no idea what to do or say other than going to the ass chewing card sitting in their back pocket. Plus, many high ranking folks just hate people on profiles as a principle. Not that they hate the person...but more the profile. I have a permanent no running profile and I still run into folks that think I'm a shit bag.

As long as you have your profile on you, as long as you do your job better and exceeding the standards....then you keep doing you and forget what others say or think. If you get an ass chewing...take the chewing in stride and politely and respectfully show the person your profile. You do you.

Response by TSgt James Potter made Sep 15 at 2019 9:06 AM

2019-09-15T09:06:25-04:00

I was talking with my barber several years ago. I used to get heat rash on my neck in the summer time. He said to shave using shampoo. You put it on your face but don't rub it until it suds, leave it thick and wait a minute or so then shave normally. You don't get and razor burn and you get a very close shave..

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Sep 15 at 2019 2:45 PM

2019-09-15T14:45:41-04:00

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: there are those that are prone to the condition, and there are those that use various irritants to acquire the condition in the name of: Fashion, Attitude, A slight to authority, you name it. And there you have it, the base information required to understand the "why", and the constant mumblings of; Does he or doesn't he, only his Dermatologist knows.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 15 at 2019 9:54 PM

2019-09-15T21:54:19-04:00

Look at the snipers and Navy seals. Next time you get some shit to the IG and request a transfer