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For women, the rules now allow very short hairstyles to include showing the scalp. This includes tapered back and sides of the head. Razor-cut bald styles are not authorized except when prescribed for treating medical conditions. It is impossible to address every situation and every hairstyle thus unit and commanding officers and all leaders are empowered to use their judgment in applying grooming standards. For men, this means officially sanctioned styles now include bald, flat tops, faded and high and tight hairstyles.
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Cosmetics may be applied so that colors blend and enhance natural features. Exaggerated cosmetic styles are not authorized with the uniform and shall not be worn. Care should be taken to avoid an artificial appearance. Lipstick colors shall be conservative and present a complementary appearance.
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And women now may wear short hairstyles that reveal the scalp, such as hairstyles that include a tapered back or side. One hard hair part is allowed, and must be no longer than four inches or wider than an eighth of an inch. Bald hairstyles still remain unauthorized for women, except for those with medically prescribed treatment.
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Furthermore, angled hairstyles must have no more than 1 – 1 1/2 inch difference between the front and back length of hair. According to the policy, “lopsided and extremely asymmetrical hairstyles” are prohibited. Navy mandates that hair must be “kept neat, clean, and well-groomed”.
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In those cases hair must present a graduated appearance and may combine the taper with a line at the back of the neck. One natural, narrow, fore and aft part is authorized. Varying hairstyles, including Afro, are permitted if these styles meet the criteria of maximum length and bulk, tapered neck and sides, and do not interfere with properly wearing military headgear. Keep sideburns neatly trimmed and tailored in the same manner as the haircut. Sideburns shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear, shall be even width (not flared) and shall end with a clean-shaven horizontal line.
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Hair nets shall not be worn unless authorized for a specific type of duty. Headbands, scrunchies, combs, claws and butterfly clips, are examples of accessories that are not authorized; this list is not to be considered all inclusive. The Navy is changing its uniform policy, relaxing some requirements that include an expansion of the allowed hairstyles sailors can have as well as some changes to the rules surrounding the uniforms themselves. Earrings still can’t be worn by male Sailors in uniform but now are authorized while wearing civilian clothes in a leave or liberty status both on and off military installations or while using government transportation.
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Fitness trackers and smartwatches may be worn in uniform, effective 60 days from the release. Black retainer straps may be worn for safety purposes only, and eyeglasses are still barred from being worn on the top of the head or around the neck when not in use. Those who have accents or other forms of punctuation in their legal names will also have those marks reflected on their name tags, name patches, or name tapes on Navy uniforms. “These changes are aligned with the efforts to eliminate inconsistency in the application of policy standards and provide clearer guidance that will facilitate compliance and enforcement,” Carroll added. While in uniform, only one necklace may be worn and it shall not be visible.
For Females:
“Muttonchops,” blocked haircuts, and rounded or square back haircuts are not authorized. (1) Locks must continue from the root to the end of the hair in one direction (no zig-zagging, curving, or ending before the end of the lock to dangle as a wisp or loose hair) and should encompass the whole head. Locks may also be worn in a bun provided all hair grooming requirements are met. Faux locks are authorized provided the hairstyle worn is in compliance with female hair grooming requirements.
Body piercings are also not allowed in civilian attire when in a duty status or while on military ships, aircraft, or vehicles. Hair extensions must match the current hair color. Wigs and hairpieces must be of a natural hair color. In terms of hairstyles, the Navy authorizes certain looks (i.e. afro) so long as the criteria of the maximum length and bulk, as well as tapered neck and sides, are not neglected.
Many of the changes come as a result of “sailor feedback during uniform and grooming standards focus and working groups held in the fleet,” the Navy said in a statement. “Navy uniform policy updates are the result of Fleet feedback, uniform working group discussions, command sponsored requests and direction from Navy leadership,” the NAVADMIN said. Hairstyle standards apply to Sailors while in uniform and in the performance of duty while wearing civilian clothes. Hairstyles must not interfere with the proper wear of any uniform headgear. When headgear is worn, hair shall not show from under the front of the headgear, with the exception of the Tiara. Hairstyles which do not allow headgear to be worn in this manner, or which interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment are prohibited.
According to NAVADMIN 163/18, buns can now exceed the previously allowed three inches from the scalp as long as it is not visible from the front. An even more drastic change in policy is the authorized wear of ponytails outside of the Navy PT uniform. Female Sailors may now sport a ponytail or single braid in working uniform as long as no operational hazards are present or it doesn’t hinder the Sailor from being effective on the job. All ponytails must be no longer than three inches below the collar. Additionally, locks can now be shorter than the uniform collar. “These changes recognize hairstyles that are now pretty standard in society and are also aligned with presenting a professional military appearance while in uniform,” Carroll said.
All styles include allowing squared or rounded gradual tapers in the back of the head. Sideburns are authorized but cannot exceed the hair length of the haircut where the sideburns and side of the head intersect. Sideburns with bald hairstyles are not allowed.
Hairstyles worn in uniform will not interfere with the wearing of all uniform covers or the proper wearing of safety equipment. Hairstyles with hair above the ears and around the neck will be tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward not greater than 3/4 inch to blend with longer hair. The unique quality and texture of curled, waved, and straight hair are recognized, and in some cases the 3/4 inch taper at the back of the neck may be difficult to attain. In all cases, hair from the back and sides must present a graduated appearance from the hairline upward. Tapers may include a straight, blocked or rounded edge line at the back of the neck. One cut, clipped or shaved narrow, fore and aft part, no longer than 4 inches in length and no more than 1/8th inch in width is authorized.
Carroll said this is now considered the standard heel height for females in civilian business attire. Sailors can wear commercially procured shoes if they also comply with all other rules for uniform shoes (color, design and fabric). “These changes recognize hairstyles that are now pretty standard in society and is also aligned with presenting a professional military appearance while in uniform,” Carroll said. Wigs or hairpieces shall be of good quality and fit, present a natural appearance and conform to the grooming standards set forth in these regulations.
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