Here is my standard, courtesy US Navy:

1. HAIR
a. Men. Keep hair neat, clean and well groomed.
Hair above the ears and around the neck shall be tapered
from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch
and outward not greater than 3/4 inch to blend with hairstyle.
Hair on the back of the neck must not touch the
collar. Hair shall be no longer than four inches and may
not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when
headgear is removed, show under front edge of headgear, or
interfere with properly wearing military headgear. The
bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately two inches.
Bulk is defined as the distance that the mass of hair
protrudes from the scalp. Hair coloring must look natural
and complement the individual. Faddish styles and outrageous
multicolored hair are not authorized. The unique
quality and texture of curled, kinked, waved, and straight
hair are recognized, and in some cases the 3/4 inch taper
at the back of the neck may be difficult to attain. In
those cases hair must present a graduated appearance and
may combine the taper with a line at the back of the neck.
One (cut, clipped or shaved) natural, narrow, fore and aft
part is authorized. Varying hairstyles, including afro,
are permitted if these styles meet the criteria of maximum
length and bulk, tapered neck and sides, and do not interfere
with properly wearing military headgear. Plaited or
braided hair shall not be worn while in uniform or in a
duty status. Keep sideburns neatly trimmed and tailored in
the same manner as the haircut. Sideburns shall not extend
below a point level with the middle of the ear, shall be of
even width (not flared) and shall end with a clean shaven
horizontal line.

I always follow this and never braid my hair when on duty...

Last edited by EastVillageTrad (2010-05-11 07:08:45)

ha, sounds like my old school rules for haircuts... but it was more like

nothing below the collar nor
anything that reveals freckles on the scalp.

i'm sure maybe this thread has existed before but whats peoples opinions on boston backs? or natural?
I'm a boston back through and through, 3 on the sides and a short trim on top
i feel the square back gives a bigger sense of satisfaction when leaving the barbers, and might aswell get all the extras for what you pay these days i kid...

OK if one has hair!

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