She can shave the sides and have a high and tight. A female soldier received the MOH for her uncle the other day and she had one.
According to the new regs, she won’t be able to do a high and tight anymore. That option is out. This is how ridiculous they are.
She can do braids, but most black women need a weave to make it long enough and weaves are nasty. The glue that’s used is unhealthy and I know that I wouldn’t put that crap on my head. She can do chemical straightening so that she can do ‘white’ hairstyles, but that’s bad for your hair, your scalp, and many say, your health.
If you want natural, healthy hair, you’re stuck with the mini-fro or cornrows (if your hair is thick enough and you don’t have too much space on your scalp).
I understand that this is in response to idiots that go too far, but (as usual) instead of addressing idiots, they put out a sweeping policy that makes no sense.
(And no, I’m not a black woman. I’m a white girl who has black friends and has watched them struggle with their hair for years. It’s a true fight. Personally, I think that natural hair is the prettiest, but you’re not going to have pretty, natural hair with these regs. You won’t be able to maintain your hair in the field with these regs. Are commanders going to give black women four hours a week to rebraid their hair when they’re in combat? Where will they plug in their irons? Will they be allowed to bring a duffle bag of products and will a stylist be available to keep them within the regs?)