The Army's new guidelines on unauthorized hairstyles has minority women in knots. The Army says the guidelines ensure uniformity. Some black soldiers say the requirements are racially biased.
U.S. Army's new hairstyle rules —
The Army's new guidelines on unauthorized hairstyles has minority women in knots. The Army says the guidelines ensure uniformity. Some black soldiers say the requirements are racially biased.
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The Army's guidelines include restrictions on braid and cornrow widths and a ban on twists and dreadlocks.
U.S. Army's new hairstyle rules —
The Army's guidelines include restrictions on braid and cornrow widths and a ban on twists and dreadlocks.
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Additional hairstyle bans include long bangs and asymmetrical designs.
U.S. Army's new hairstyle rules —
Additional hairstyle bans include long bangs and asymmetrical designs.
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Hair with thickness that extends more than 2 inches past the scalp and twists--even those that can be undone--are not allowed.
U.S. Army's new hairstyle rules —
Hair with thickness that extends more than 2 inches past the scalp and twists--even those that can be undone--are not allowed.
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