appropriate hair

[Anonymous]

hey, i was wondering if you could help me...anyone. i have fairly long hair, it comes to my shoulder blades. i know that it is considered inappropriate to wear it in a ponytail, but what about braids? and is that only for uniform? would i catch a lot of crap if i wore it like that in basic? just curious, trying to do everything to keep from cutting my hair...it's more of a pain short than long. thanks a lot,alex



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jrghtn@mailexcite.com

[Anonymous]

Well, a pony tail is a no-no.**They don't look very good either.**You are just now going to basic??**Braids are great they stay in well (French braids are the best)**Or if you have a problem w/ braids I used to pull it in a low pony tail (so your hat goes on) then rubber band the end of your tail, tuck under against your head and secure with bobby pins.**Looks neat, I'm not sure with your length hair if it would make your hair to big looking.**Hope it helps.**Look at the regulations and if you don't have it let me know I can type in a quote from it (AR 670?? Wear and Appearance of the Military Uniform?)** I think that is it I used to carry a copy when I got crap from people about my hair cut.Jen: hey, i was wondering if you could help me...anyone. i have fairly long hair, it comes to my shoulder blades. i know that it is considered inappropriate to wear it in a ponytail, but what about braids? and is that only for uniform? would i catch a lot of crap if i wore it like that in basic? just curious, trying to do everything to keep from cutting my hair...it's more of a pain short than long. thanks a lot,alex



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jenandjoe2@yahoo.com

[Anonymous]

: hey, i was wondering if you could help me...anyone. i have fairly long hair, it comes to my shoulder blades. i know that it is considered inappropriate to wear it in a ponytail, but what about braids? and is that only for uniform? would i catch a lot of crap if i wore it like that in basic? just curious, trying to do everything to keep from cutting my hair...it's more of a pain short than long. thanks a lot,alexAlex, I did not cut my hair before basic training, however I did not know how to french braid my own hair.**Luckily, I met new friends that did not care to take the time to braid my hair for me.**I eventually acquired this skill, after I graduated.**As far as a**ponytail goes, it is within regulation, but it is not suggested for basic training or AIT.**You will catch a lot of crap over it.**Once you have completed basic training and AIT, you can consider a ponytail.**That is what I did.**As long as your pony tail does not exceed the bottom of the collar of your BDU shirt, and you do not have any whisps hanging around, you will be within regulation.




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kchanson@gatway.net