How long is your hair allowed to be in the Army?

Hair should be no longer than 4.0 inches. Hair may not touch the ears or collar. It also cannot extend below the eyebrows. Hair bulk cannot be more than 2.0 inches.

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Can Army soldiers have long hair?

U.S. Army. No minimum hair length. Multiple hairstyles for women are allowed (no longer limited to military hair bun for short hair or long hair). Ponytails must be at the back of the head and smaller than head width.

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What hairstyles are not allowed in the army?

Not Permitted for Men
  • Braids, cornrows, twists, or locs (while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty)
  • Shaved designs cut into hair or scalp.
  • Styled sideburns that taper, flare, or come to a point.

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Can I refuse to cut my hair in the military?

Except for the Navy, women do not have to get their hair cut. However, when in uniform (which is all the time in basic training), women must wear their hair in such a way that the hair does not protrude past the bottom of the collar, and is not below the eyebrows.

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Can you join the army with hair?

Hair length

Hair is to be groomed such that its length does not reach to the collar or onto the ears. The same applies where twists, locks or cornrows are worn unless worn for religious reasons.

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Does the military test your hair?

In the military, a urinalysis command directed test is constitutional if it is based upon probable cause. Military Rule of Evidence 312 (d) and 315. Rarely do we see cases involving hair samples, but the appellate courts have ruled that a positive urinalysis also provides probable for a hair sample.

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Do you shave everyday in basic training?

Everyday regardless it's a Regentmental must ,where ever you are, the basic rule is to shave Daily ,the only time you get to skip Shaving is when on Active Operations ,if on a drawn out stint in the Jungle and things were Quite and you were Harbored up for a longer than normal time and you had your Shaving Gear guess ...

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How long are showers in basic training?

Often, drill commanders assign when and how long a unit has to shower. For example, you may have 1-2 minutes to squeeze in a quick shower in the morning after PT. Then, more time is generally provided in the evening right before or after “lights out”.

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Will the Army ever allow beards?

The Coast Guard, Army and Air Force allow beards in limited circumstances, including on religious and medical grounds. The Navy's reasoning falls in line with its “cultural twitch” on grooming and uniforms, said James Holmes, who chairs the maritime strategy program at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

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Can I bleach my hair Army?

Hair highlights, root growth

"We cannot assume that a Soldier's hair should be a specific color" based on their complexion. Under the current regulation, Soldiers are only authorized to dye, tint, or bleach their hair. The color of their hair must also be uniform and not detract from their professional appearance.

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Can you twist your hair in the army?

What is this? Army soldiers are allowed to wear braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, and twists, yet the types of hairstyles are closely regulated by the military branch. For example, braids or fashionable styles must conform to all hair and appearance standards.

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Can you have tattoos in the military?

Both officers and enlisted can now tat themselves up as much as they want, as long as it's not on the face or neck. And hands may sport only one finger ring tattoo. The reason for the change is simple: recruiting and retention. Nearly half of young adults have tattoos, and many have several.

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What is the longest Army hair?

Hair should be no longer than 4.0 inches. Hair may not touch the ears or collar. It also cannot extend below the eyebrows. Hair bulk cannot be more than 2.0 inches.

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Can you have a long ponytail in the army?

One exception on length is during tactical or physical training, so it can't “hinder a Soldier's performance or present a safety risk.” Hair may “be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or secured in either a bun, single ponytail, two braids or a single braid.”

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Is the army getting rid of ponytails?

The Army is now allowing female soldiers to wear their hair in ponytails in all uniforms, in a change announced earlier this month. It expands on hair guidelines announced in January. For years, many women in the Army were required to keep their hair in a tight bun.

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How much do you sleep in basic training?

Sleeping arrangements during Basic Training may differ depending on where you're at. Generally, you'll either bunk in a bay containing about 40 people or in a small room with three to six others. You can expect to get between seven and eight hours of sleep.

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What time do you sleep in basic training?

In all the branches' basic training programs, bedtime is usually 2100, or 9 p.m., except during times of special events, such as night exercises. In basic training, lights out means go to sleep. It does not mean talk to your buddies, study or write a letter home.

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Should I shave my pubes before basic?

No you don't need to shave. However, It WOULD behoove you to shave the night before you leave for Basic training.

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Why can't military have beards?

Excluding limited exemptions for religious accommodation, the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps have policies that prohibit beards on the basis of hygiene and the necessity of a good seal for chemical weapon protective masks.

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What clothes do you sleep in at basic training?

Once you're wearing a uniform ALL of your civilian clothes and unauthorized possessions are taken away and locked up until you graduate. While you're there you'll sleep in your issued underwear or PT uniform. (When I went to BMT they didn't issue PT uniforms. It was just plain GI underwear for sleeping.)

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What hair length is most attractive?

One of the most popular hair chart length options is definitely the shoulder length (12 inch). The main reason why so many women prefer the type is that it borrows the best features from the medium and long mane. Thus, any look you opt for will turn out to be trendy and chic.

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What does a butterfly haircut look like?

A butterfly haircut combines short layers with long layers to give your hair dimension, movement and body. The short, wispy layers hit around the chin to frame your face, highlight your features and even contour a round face shape.

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Is short hair healthier than long?

Short hair can look healthier than long hair, as it requires less maintenance and is easier to keep clean and free of split ends. However, it's important to remember that both long and short hair can look healthy and stylish with the right products and styling tools.

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