Attention women in the military..i need hair advice about my hair please.?

so i have thick hair that is layered(no bangs) and a lil less than halfway down my back. the only time my hair is up is in a high, but not on the top of my head, ponytail for basketball, the rest of the time its down. I know the ponytail is against the rules but I dont know whether to cut it off before i go to basic or practice putting it in a neat bun? like i said i never really put it up. what would be best in your opinion? thanks in advance.Attention women in the military..i need hair advice about my hair please.?
i would suggest keeping it long enough to be able to tie back securely. while in training you'll be constantly running and jumping, etc around an don't want to have to worry about your hair in your face. not to mention when you go on a field exercise and won't be showering as often as you'd like its easiest just to tie it back in a bun and let it be.





just practice putting it back in a tight bun. i find its easiest when its wet, and when thats not possible a strong gel will be your best friend.





then when you're done with training wear it however you want as long as its not touching the collar, multicolored or fadish (at least thats the army policy)





oh and for the 'affirmative action guy' above me -- you do realize that men and women are physiologically different right? thats not to say the excuse 'i can't do it because i'm a girl' is right, you should always try as hard as you can. read one of the last annexes in FM 21-20 or any 6th grade health bookAttention women in the military..i need hair advice about my hair please.?
I would say cut it now so you can get used to it. In basic you have little time to prep in the morning. Even the best of buns can fall out during training and pulling your hair back all the time can be damaging to it. Once you get to AIT you will have a little more time if you wish to grow it out.
No need to cut it. I remember that you are allowed i think 5 hair clips. Get some thick bobby pins and and some snaps that match the color of your hair. Practice putting your hair in a pony tail up high and then braiding it. Wrap it around and use your pins. Make it tight. The garrison hat should pretty much cover it up. You may look like a school marm, but at least you will have your hair.
I would say cut your hair. Short hair takes less work in the morning, also doesn't entangle in your kevlar, takes less shampoo %26amp; conditioner. I had mine cut down to half an inch to my skin before BCT and I'm glad I did! I now keep mine short as we go to the field frequently!
I cut mine. I did it so that it would be easier and one less thing to worry about. Especially when they're rushing you. If your hair isn't right they're going to let you know all about it. Plus, it takes less time to shower, which means more sleep! It's all in personal preference.
Honestly i had been wondering the same thing, but I intend to cut my hair short, because during bmt there will not be enough time to put your hair up properly, or to wash your long hair.
girls hairs are her best jewel ...... but you should be careful during training get them tight like martina hingis tennis player .... high pony!
I can only speak for the Navy, but I'd presume the other services have similar regulations.





';2201. PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Because it is impossible to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable hairstyle or of “conservative” or “eccentric” grooming and personal appearance, the good judgment of leaders at all levels is key to enforcement of Navy grooming policy. Therefore, hair/grooming/personal appearance while in uniform shall present a neat, professional appearance.


';1. HAIR


';b. Women. Hairstyles shall not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), or have designs cut or braided into the hair. Hair coloring must look natural and complement the individual. Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance. Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical styles are not authorized. Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head, are not authorized. Multiple braids are authorized. Braided hairstyles shall be conservative and conform to the guidelines listed herein. When a hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance. Foreign material (i.e., beads, decorative items) shall not be braided into the hair. Short hair may be braided in symmetrical fore and aft rows (corn rowing) which minimize scalp exposure. Corn row ends shall not protrude from the head, and shall be secured only with inconspicuous rubber bands that match the color of the hair. Appropriateness of a hairstyle shall also be judged by its appearance when headgear is worn. All headgear shall fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without distortion or excessive gaps. Hair shall not show from under the front of the brim of the combination hat, garrison, or command ball caps. 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. When in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. With jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar. Long hair, including braids, which fall below the lower edge of the collar shall be neatly and inconspicuously fastened, pinned, or secured to the head. No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inches. %26lt;Figure 2-2-2%26gt; refers. A maximum of two small barrettes/combs/ clips, similar to hair color, may be used in the hair. Additional bobby pins or rubber bands matching hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if necessary. Fabric elastics and colored rubber bands/pins are not authorized. Hair ornaments shall not present a safety or FOD (Foreign Object Damage) hazard. Hair nets shall not be worn unless authorized for a specific type of duty.';





However, in Navy Boot Camp, hair is cut. There are two main reasons for that. First, hair is something that gives you individuality. One of the main thrusts of Boot Camp is to take away your individuality and to get you to think like one of the group. You're no longer ';Suzie Smith.'; You're ';Recruit Smith, SIR!!!'; The second reason is a health issue. Some people are just slobs.
Why is there still a double standard in the military regarding women? They need to start meeting the same height and weight standards as men and the same PT standards as men and the same haircut standards as men if you want all the same benefits as men in the military. There shouldn't be any affirmative action programs in the military.