The U.S. Air Force Uniform Board has decided to update their policies on women s hair guidelines after receiving and considering feedback.
According to a press release from the U.S. Air Force, previous guidelines on braid length, ponytails, and bangs were causing damage to hair, migraines and in some cases, hair loss.
The women s initiative team received feedback from thousands of women in the Air Force and brought the results to the uniform board for review. The Air Force prides themselves in maintaining a professional appearance, and the Air Force uniform board agreed that it was in the best interest of the Air Force to update the guidelines on women s hair.
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Beginning in February, female airmen will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails
ARLINGTON, Va. As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the underarm through the shoulder blades.
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The U.S. Air Force is changing its rules on how women in the service are allowed to wear their hair.
Starting next month, women will be allowed to wear their hair in longer braids, ponytails and bangs, Air Force officials announced Thursday.