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Army now allowing ponytails, braids for female soldiers
The length, however, cannot go passed the bottom of their shoulder blades when they are standing at attention, the Army policy says. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 3:27 PM CDT May 7, 2021 Updated: 3:30 PM CDT May 7, 2021
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Starting Friday, female soldiers in the Army are now able to wear their hair in a ponytail or braid, regardless if they are in uniform.
The ALARACT 040/2021 allows women to wear their hair in a single ponytail, single braid or two braids fastened together. The length, however, cannot go passed the bottom of their shoulder blades when they are standing at attention, the Army policy says.
Army to allow ponytails, braids for women U.S. Army soldier wearing new approved ponytail hair style. (Army) Thursday marked the final day of mandated buns for soldiers as the Army announced that it will now permit ponytails for women, regardless of uniform. The change, formalized in ALARACT 040/21, allows female troops to wear their hair in a single ponytail, a single braid, or two braids. The length must not extend below the bottom of the shoulder blades when the soldier is standing at the position of attention.
Releasing today, ALARACT 040/2021 includes revisions to published Grooming Policies authorizing women to wear ponytails in all uniforms on duty. https://t.co/8YG61diYTjpic.twitter.com/OsmSRouPgu SMA Michael Grinston (@16thSMA) May 6, 2021