June 2, 2025 • 17 mins
Today's episode is a little different. We are going to focus on teaching males the female grooming standards, and tomorrow's episode will be the reverse. As an NCO or future NCO, it's imperative that you know the grooming standards outlined in AR 670-1.
Most people have a good grasp of the grooming standards that apply to them, but in order to instill good order and discipline and morale, you need to know the grooming standards of others as well.
Far too many female soldiers have experienced one of the leaders, or even a random stranger, scold them for being out of regs when they aren't. It degrades moral and trust, two crucial elements of the warfighting function.
On the flipside, there are good male NCOs that don't want to call out female soldiers because they don't know have a solid understanding of the regs, and want morale and trust to remain high. However, this leads to some female soldiers being out of regs, whether they even realize it or not, and that can lead to protective equipment not functioning correctly, a loss of professional image and presence, and hard feelings from other soldiers.
As a junior enlisted soldier, you can get away with saying that it doesn't apply to you. As an NCO, that is no longer excusable. It does apply to you, because it is up to you to enforce it. Don't be the guy that falsely calls people out, and don't be the guy that lets standards slip and people get hurt on the battlefield.
The only way to successfully navigate the balance between those two extremes is by knowing the regs, even the grooming standards of the opposite sex.
So listen to this podcast episode to ensure that you can effectively lead and hold the standard.
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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions podcast, where you can study for
the Soldier of the Month or Promotion Board while commuting,
chilling, or doing chores. Today's episode is a little
different. We are going to focus on
teaching males the female grooming standards and
tomorrow's episode will be the reverse.
As an NCO or future NCO, it's imperative that you know the
(00:22):
grooming standards outlined in AR 670 to 1.
Most people have a good grasp ofthe grooming standards that
apply to them, but in order to instill good order and
discipline and morale, you need to know the grooming standards
of others as well. Far too many female soldiers
have experienced one of the leaders or even a random
stranger scold them for being out of regs when they aren't.
(00:45):
It degrades moral and trust. 2 crucial elements of the war
fighting function. On the flip side, there are good
male NC OS that don't want to call out female soldiers because
they don't know have a solid understanding of the regs and
want morale and trust to remain high.
However, this leads to some female soldiers being out of
regs whether they even realize it or not, and that can lead to
(01:07):
protective equipment not functioning correctly, a loss of
professional image and presence,and hard feelings from other
soldiers. As a junior enlisted soldier,
you can get away with saying that it doesn't apply to you.
As an NCO, that is no longer excusable.
It does apply to you because it is up to you to enforce it.
(01:29):
Don't be the guy that falsely calls people out, and don't be
the guy that lets standard slip and people get hurt on the
battlefield. The only way to successfully
navigate the balance between those two extremes is by knowing
the regs, even the grooming standards of the opposite sex.
So let's dive right in. Question One.
(01:50):
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
Question 2. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or
bleaches, what color must they use a natural hair color?
Question three. What hair colors are prohibited
(02:13):
colors that detract from a professional military
appearance? Question 4 What are the three
basic categories of female hairstyles?
1 Short length 2 Medium length 3Long length Question 5 What is
(02:34):
short length? Hair length that extends no more
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
Question 6A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
Question 7. How must bangs be maintained?
(02:57):
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows, May not interfere with
the wear of all headgear. Must lie neatly against the head
and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear.
Question 8. What is medium length hair?
Hair length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
(03:19):
the scalp. Question 9.
Is medium length hair required to be secured?
No question 10 What is long length hair?
Hair length that extends beyond the lower edge of the collar.
Question 11. How must long hair be secured?
(03:42):
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Question 12. Is female hair authorized to
bulge, distort, or make gaps in the headgear?
No, when headgear is worn, hair should not protrude at distinct
angles from under the edges. Question 13.
(04:06):
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
hair slash headbands. Question 14.
What are some examples of prohibited hair holding devices?
(04:29):
Conspicuous, excessive or decorative?
Question 15. During PT is long length hair
authorized to be in a ponytail? Yes.
Question 16. What is the authorized use of
cosmetics allowed for females? They must be applied modestly
(04:51):
and conservatively and that theycomplement both the soldiers
complexion and the uniform. Question 17.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Question 18 Can a female be
(05:11):
required to keep nails shorter than the maximum allowed length
of AR 670 to one? Yes, if the commander determines
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
of duties. Question 19.
What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
(05:34):
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. That's it for the pretest
portion. If you got these right,
Congrats, feel free to move on. If not, stick around for the
rapid fire question and answer to solidify it in your mind.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
(05:57):
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
use? A natural hair color.
What hair colors are prohibited?Colors that detract from a
professional military appearance.
What are the three basic categories of female hairstyles?
(06:19):
1 Short length. 2 Medium length 3 Long length What is short
length? Hair Length that extends no more
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
(06:41):
How must bangs be maintained? Bangs must not fall below the
eyebrows. May not interfere with the wear
of all headgear. Must lie neatly against the head
and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear.
What is medium length hair? Hair Length that does not extend
beyond the lower edge of the collar in all uniforms and
(07:01):
extends more than one inch from the scalp.
Is medium length hair required to be secured?
No What is long length hair? Hair length that extends beyond
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
(07:24):
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small, plain scrunchies, elastichair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
(07:48):
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive, or
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
(08:08):
They must be applied modestly and conservatively, and that
they complement both the soldiers complexion and the
uniform. What is the maximum allowed
length of fingernails for females?
No longer than 1/4 of an inch ismeasured from tip of finger.
Can a female be required to keepnails shorter than the maximum
allowed length of AR 670 to 1? Yes, if the commander determines
(08:32):
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
of duties. What is the authorized color of
nail Polish while in uniform? Only clear nail Polish is
authorized in uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
(08:57):
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
use a natural hair color? What hair colors are prohibited?
Colors that detract from a professional military
appearance. What are the three basic
categories of female hairstyles?1 Short length. 2 Medium length.
(09:19):
3 long length. What is short length hair?
Length that extends no more thanone inch from the scalp,
excluding bangs. A.
What is the shortest that a female's hairstyle is
authorized? No shorter than 1/4 inch from
scalp. How must bangs be maintained?
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows.
(09:40):
May not interfere with the wear of all headgear.
Must lie neatly against the headand not be visible underneath
the front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair Length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
(10:03):
What is long length hair? Hair Length that extends beyond
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
(10:27):
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive or
(10:51):
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively and that they
complement both the soldiers complexion and the uniform.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
(11:13):
females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Can a female be required to keep
nails shorter than the maximum allowed length of AR 670 to one?
Yes, if the commander determinesthat the longer length detracts
from a professional appearance, presents a safety concern, or
interferes with the performance of duties.
(11:35):
What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. How can leaders judge the
appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of
headgear when worn? If soldiers use dyes, tints, or
bleaches, what color must they use a natural hair color?
(12:00):
What hair colors are prohibited?Colors that detract from a
professional military appearance.
What are the three basic categories of female hairstyles?
1 Short length. 2 Medium length 3 long length What is short
length? Hair Length that extends no more
(12:21):
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
How must bangs be maintained? Bangs must not fall below the
eyebrows, may not interfere withthe wear of all headgear, must
lie neatly against the head and not be visible underneath the
(12:43):
front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
What is long length hair? Hair length that extends beyond
(13:03):
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
(13:27):
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive, or
(13:48):
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively, and that
they complement both the soldiers complexion and the
uniform. What is the maximum allowed
(14:08):
length of fingernails for females?
No longer than 1/4 of an inch ismeasured from tip of finger.
Can a female be required to keepnails shorter than the maximum
allowed length of AR 670 to 1? Yes, if the commander determines
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
(14:30):
of duties. What is the authorized color of
nail Polish while in uniform? Only clear nail Polish is
authorized in uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
(14:53):
use a natural hair color? What hair colors are prohibited?
Colors that detract from a professional military
appearance. What are the three basic
categories of female hairstyles?1 Short length. 2 Medium length.
3 long length. What is short length hair?
(15:15):
Length that extends no more thanone inch from the scalp,
excluding bangs. A.
What is the shortest that a female's hairstyle is
authorized? No shorter than 1/4 inch from
scalp. How must bangs be maintained?
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows.
May not interfere with the wear of all headgear.
Must lie neatly against the headand not be visible underneath
(15:39):
the front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair Length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
What is long length hair? Hair Length that extends beyond
(15:59):
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
(16:23):
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive or
(16:44):
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively and that they
complement both the soldiers complexion and the uniform.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
(17:05):
females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Can a female be required to keep
nails shorter than the maximum allowed length of AR 670 to one?
Yes, if the commander determinesthat the longer length detracts
from a professional appearance, presents a safety concern, or
interferes with the performance of duties.
(17:28):
What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. That's it for today's lesson.
Thanks for studying with the Board Questions podcast.
Welcome to the Board Questions podcast, where you can study for
the Soldier of the Month or Promotion Board while commuting,
chilling, or doing chores. Today's episode is a little
different. We are going to focus on
teaching males the female grooming standards and
tomorrow's episode will be the reverse.
As an NCO or future NCO, it's imperative that you know the
(00:22):
grooming standards outlined in AR 670 to 1.
Most people have a good grasp ofthe grooming standards that
apply to them, but in order to instill good order and
discipline and morale, you need to know the grooming standards
of others as well. Far too many female soldiers
have experienced one of the leaders or even a random
stranger scold them for being out of regs when they aren't.
(00:45):
It degrades moral and trust. 2 crucial elements of the war
fighting function. On the flip side, there are good
male NC OS that don't want to call out female soldiers because
they don't know have a solid understanding of the regs and
want morale and trust to remain high.
However, this leads to some female soldiers being out of
regs whether they even realize it or not, and that can lead to
(01:07):
protective equipment not functioning correctly, a loss of
professional image and presence,and hard feelings from other
soldiers. As a junior enlisted soldier,
you can get away with saying that it doesn't apply to you.
As an NCO, that is no longer excusable.
It does apply to you because it is up to you to enforce it.
(01:29):
Don't be the guy that falsely calls people out, and don't be
the guy that lets standard slip and people get hurt on the
battlefield. The only way to successfully
navigate the balance between those two extremes is by knowing
the regs, even the grooming standards of the opposite sex.
So let's dive right in. Question One.
(01:50):
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
Question 2. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or
bleaches, what color must they use a natural hair color?
Question three. What hair colors are prohibited
(02:13):
colors that detract from a professional military
appearance? Question 4 What are the three
basic categories of female hairstyles?
1 Short length 2 Medium length 3Long length Question 5 What is
(02:34):
short length? Hair length that extends no more
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
Question 6A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
Question 7. How must bangs be maintained?
(02:57):
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows, May not interfere with
the wear of all headgear. Must lie neatly against the head
and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear.
Question 8. What is medium length hair?
Hair length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
(03:19):
the scalp. Question 9.
Is medium length hair required to be secured?
No question 10 What is long length hair?
Hair length that extends beyond the lower edge of the collar.
Question 11. How must long hair be secured?
(03:42):
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Question 12. Is female hair authorized to
bulge, distort, or make gaps in the headgear?
No, when headgear is worn, hair should not protrude at distinct
angles from under the edges. Question 13.
(04:06):
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
hair slash headbands. Question 14.
What are some examples of prohibited hair holding devices?
(04:29):
Conspicuous, excessive or decorative?
Question 15. During PT is long length hair
authorized to be in a ponytail? Yes.
Question 16. What is the authorized use of
cosmetics allowed for females? They must be applied modestly
(04:51):
and conservatively and that theycomplement both the soldiers
complexion and the uniform. Question 17.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Question 18 Can a female be
(05:11):
required to keep nails shorter than the maximum allowed length
of AR 670 to one? Yes, if the commander determines
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
of duties. Question 19.
What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
(05:34):
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. That's it for the pretest
portion. If you got these right,
Congrats, feel free to move on. If not, stick around for the
rapid fire question and answer to solidify it in your mind.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
(05:57):
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
use? A natural hair color.
What hair colors are prohibited?Colors that detract from a
professional military appearance.
What are the three basic categories of female hairstyles?
(06:19):
1 Short length. 2 Medium length 3 Long length What is short
length? Hair Length that extends no more
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
(06:41):
How must bangs be maintained? Bangs must not fall below the
eyebrows. May not interfere with the wear
of all headgear. Must lie neatly against the head
and not be visible underneath the front of the headgear.
What is medium length hair? Hair Length that does not extend
beyond the lower edge of the collar in all uniforms and
(07:01):
extends more than one inch from the scalp.
Is medium length hair required to be secured?
No What is long length hair? Hair length that extends beyond
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
(07:24):
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small, plain scrunchies, elastichair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
(07:48):
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive, or
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
(08:08):
They must be applied modestly and conservatively, and that
they complement both the soldiers complexion and the
uniform. What is the maximum allowed
length of fingernails for females?
No longer than 1/4 of an inch ismeasured from tip of finger.
Can a female be required to keepnails shorter than the maximum
allowed length of AR 670 to 1? Yes, if the commander determines
(08:32):
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
of duties. What is the authorized color of
nail Polish while in uniform? Only clear nail Polish is
authorized in uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
(08:57):
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
use a natural hair color? What hair colors are prohibited?
Colors that detract from a professional military
appearance. What are the three basic
categories of female hairstyles?1 Short length. 2 Medium length.
(09:19):
3 long length. What is short length hair?
Length that extends no more thanone inch from the scalp,
excluding bangs. A.
What is the shortest that a female's hairstyle is
authorized? No shorter than 1/4 inch from
scalp. How must bangs be maintained?
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows.
(09:40):
May not interfere with the wear of all headgear.
Must lie neatly against the headand not be visible underneath
the front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair Length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
(10:03):
What is long length hair? Hair Length that extends beyond
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
(10:27):
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive or
(10:51):
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively and that they
complement both the soldiers complexion and the uniform.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
(11:13):
females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Can a female be required to keep
nails shorter than the maximum allowed length of AR 670 to one?
Yes, if the commander determinesthat the longer length detracts
from a professional appearance, presents a safety concern, or
interferes with the performance of duties.
(11:35):
What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. How can leaders judge the
appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of
headgear when worn? If soldiers use dyes, tints, or
bleaches, what color must they use a natural hair color?
(12:00):
What hair colors are prohibited?Colors that detract from a
professional military appearance.
What are the three basic categories of female hairstyles?
1 Short length. 2 Medium length 3 long length What is short
length? Hair Length that extends no more
(12:21):
than one inch from the scalp, excluding bangs.
A. What is the shortest that a
female's hairstyle is authorized?
No shorter than 1/4 inch from scalp.
How must bangs be maintained? Bangs must not fall below the
eyebrows, may not interfere withthe wear of all headgear, must
lie neatly against the head and not be visible underneath the
(12:43):
front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
What is long length hair? Hair length that extends beyond
(13:03):
the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
(13:27):
What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive, or
(13:48):
decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively, and that
they complement both the soldiers complexion and the
uniform. What is the maximum allowed
(14:08):
length of fingernails for females?
No longer than 1/4 of an inch ismeasured from tip of finger.
Can a female be required to keepnails shorter than the maximum
allowed length of AR 670 to 1? Yes, if the commander determines
that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance,
presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance
(14:30):
of duties. What is the authorized color of
nail Polish while in uniform? Only clear nail Polish is
authorized in uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty.
How can leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular
hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn?
If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, what color must they
(14:53):
use a natural hair color? What hair colors are prohibited?
Colors that detract from a professional military
appearance. What are the three basic
categories of female hairstyles?1 Short length. 2 Medium length.
3 long length. What is short length hair?
(15:15):
Length that extends no more thanone inch from the scalp,
excluding bangs. A.
What is the shortest that a female's hairstyle is
authorized? No shorter than 1/4 inch from
scalp. How must bangs be maintained?
Bangs must not fall below the eyebrows.
May not interfere with the wear of all headgear.
Must lie neatly against the headand not be visible underneath
(15:39):
the front of the headgear. What is medium length hair?
Hair Length that does not extendbeyond the lower edge of the
collar in all uniforms and extends more than one inch from
the scalp. Is medium length hair required
to be secured? No.
What is long length hair? Hair Length that extends beyond
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the lower edge of the collar. How must long hair be secured?
Long hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or
pinned, except that bangs may beworn.
Is female hair authorized to bulge, distort, or make gaps in
the headgear? No, when headgear is worn, hair
should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.
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What type of hair holding devices are authorized for wear?
Small plain scrunchies, elastic hair bands covered with
material, barrettes, Combs, pins, clips, rubber bands and
hair slash headbands. What are some examples of
prohibited hair holding devices?Conspicuous, excessive or
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decorative during PT. Is long length hair authorized
to be in a ponytail? Yes.
What is the authorized use of cosmetics allowed for females?
They must be applied modestly and conservatively and that they
complement both the soldiers complexion and the uniform.
What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for
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females? No longer than 1/4 of an inch is
measured from tip of finger. Can a female be required to keep
nails shorter than the maximum allowed length of AR 670 to one?
Yes, if the commander determinesthat the longer length detracts
from a professional appearance, presents a safety concern, or
interferes with the performance of duties.
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What is the authorized color of nail Polish while in uniform?
Only clear nail Polish is authorized in uniform or while
in civilian clothes on duty. That's it for today's lesson.
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