• Hair and Grooming Standards and Appearance

    Female Hair in Uniform
     
    Hair will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or secured in a bun, single ponytail, two braids, or a single braid.
    Multiple locks, braids, twists, or cornrows may come together in one or two braids or a single ponytail.
    Braids and singular ponytails may be worn down the center of the back in all uniforms, but the length will not extend past the bottom of the shoulder blades while at the position of attention. There is no minimum length for the wear of a ponytail or braid.
     
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    Hair Styles Policy in Details:
     
    According to the JROTC Cadet Regulation (CCR 145-2, 8-6b). Personal Appearance. The hair Policy in JROTC uniforms is as follows:
    Hair Styles: Many hairstyles are acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. Hair will be neatly groomed. Hair that is clipped closely or shaved to the scalp is authorized. The length and bulk of hair will not be excessive or present a ragged or extreme appearance. If dyes, tints, or bleaches are used, the colors must be natural to human hair and not present an extreme appearance. Hairstyles will not interfere will the proper wearing of military headgear. The headgear, when worn in uniform, will not appear bulging or distorted, and without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head. There is no minimum hair length for Cadets, and Cadets are permitted to have natural highlights. Hair that falls over the eyebrows or ears will be pulled back. Hair-holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, clips, headbands), if used, must be transparent or similar in color to hair and will be inconspicuously placed. Headbands should not be wider than 1 ½ inch. Cadets can wear a ponytail, two braids, or one singular braid in all uniforms. Cadets are authorized to wear multiple neat-in-appearance hairstyles at once. Colors that detract from a professional uniform appearance are prohibited. It is the responsibility of instructors to use good judgment in determining if applied colors are acceptable, based upon the overall effect on Cadets’