Beauty and Health
The Navy Is Finally Lifting Its Ban On Dreadlocks For Women
By Kenya Downs via https://www.huffingtonpost.com
Before, some sailors were forced to choose between their hair and their service.
The U.S. Navy is joining the Marines, Army and Air Force in ending its ban on dreadlocks for female sailors. The naval branch announced the reversal Tuesday in a live broadcast on its Facebook page.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson says the change won’t just make the Navy more formidable, but also more inclusive.
The Navy enlisted a six-person working group to recommend changes to grooming standards, based on feedback from their peers. As part of the decision, ponytails, buns and other styles will also be permissible for women in uniform so long as they don’t interfere with a sailor’s operational or safety needs. Male sailors are still required to keep…
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