Navy Grooming Standards For Females.?

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Lauren

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I am mixed and my hair is really thick and curly (it almost touches my collar when not straightened). It's takes like 5 or six pins just to put it in a bun. I want to braid it in cornrows before basic training but the ends will be pretty long. Will I be able to put those ends in a bun? And I keep hearing that haircuts are mandatory or that you can have long hair as long as it's kept up. Does anyone actually know? And the last question, are we allowed to use gel? It might sound weird, but the only part I'm dreading is the hair thing.
 
the Navy is the only Branch that WILL cut your hair no matter what.

if you are not AA you may NOT cornrow your hair. it may be a judgment call by your RDCs in your case whether or not you can wear them.

you may not bring gel. you will be told what you can purchase at the little shop when you get there.
 
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