Can I wear weave to basic training?

For basic training have short hair that does not touch your collar to avoid getting your braids cut down short. Your best bet would be to either wear your short afro, or to put it in cornrows. If you go in with any hairstyle that is long, they will cut it. Whether it is braids, weave, or your natural hair.

Are weaves allowed in military?

Males are prohibited from wearing wigs or hairpieces while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty, except to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration caused by accident or medical procedure. When worn, wigs or hairpieces will conform to the standard haircut criteria as stated above.

Are sew ins bad for natural hair?

While a weave or extensions can be a great way to switch up your hairstyle, they can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if proper precautions and care are not taken. The constant pulling can cause strands of hair to break or fall out, and it could damage your hair follicles.

Can you have hair extensions in the military?

No. In basic training wigs, weaves, feed in braids, or any type of extensions aren’t allowed no matter what race.

Are box braids allowed in the Army?

Under the current standard, Soldiers are allowed to braid, twist, lock, or cornrow their hair if they are uniform and no greater than 1/2 inch in width. Individuals must also have appropriate size and spacing between each braid, cornrow, twist, or lock, and are authorized one distinct type of hairstyle at one time.

Can I wear a wig in the army?

From AR 670-1 (the Army regulation on uniform and appearance): “Males are prohibited from wearing wigs or hairpieces while in uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty, except to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration caused by accident or medical procedure.”

Can your hair grow with a sew in weave?

Hair weaves can do much more than make your hair look longer and thicker. Sew-ins are the most gentle way to add extension hair for long-term use. There’s no glue involved, so when it’s time to remove them, you don’t have to worry about losing hair as you pull them off.

Why does sew in weave itch?

If your hair is pulled too tight during the braiding or weaving process, inflammation of hair follicles can develop. Washing hair too frequently can dry out hair, leading to an itchy scalp.

Can you have piercings in the army?

Off Duty on a Military Installation Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through clothing). Pierced earlobes on women are allowed but should not be extreme or excessive.