From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards

Franklin, Jessica May; Wohltmann, Wendi; Wong, Emily

doi:10.12788/cutis.0296

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“…Grooming guidelines have been an integral part of the US military professional standards [ 214 ]. Military hair guidelines shape the daily lives of service members and likewise can impact the quality of hair shafts and overall scalp health.…”

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“…Military hair guidelines shape the daily lives of service members and likewise can impact the quality of hair shafts and overall scalp health. Historically, military service members in the US military have been required to adhere to strict hair-grooming criteria with limited hairstyle options [ 214 ]. Previous military hair grooming standards for females were limited to two hairstyle options: a tucked-in braid or a bun and long ponytails.…”

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“…Previous military hair grooming standards for females were limited to two hairstyle options: a tucked-in braid or a bun and long ponytails. Untucked braids were not permitted [ 214 ].…”

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“…These more inclusive standards also support allow female service members with various types of hair shafts and density. These new guidelines allow service members to have more flexibility with styling their hair while maintaining a professional look [ 214 ].…”

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Relevant Dermatoses Among U.S. Military Service Members: An Operational Review of Management Strategies and Telemedicine Utilization

Pendlebury¹,

Oro²,

Ludlow³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Despite skin being the largest and most exposed organ of the human body, skin issues can be challenging to diagnose in deployed military service members. Common reasons deployed soldiers seek dermatological evaluation include infections, inflammatory skin conditions, and skin growth. Due to limited access to specialized care in deployed settings, dermatological conditions are undertreated and underdiagnosed. As a result, dermatological conditions are a leading contributor to decreased combat effectiveness among deployed medical forces. To lessen the burden of dermatological diseases, military providers should promptly identify operational skin diseases and alleviate modifiable barriers faced by service members. In a post-pandemic era with novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and monkeypox infections, the duty to effectively treat operational skin lesions is ever important. The need for military dermatologists continues to rise as the global landscape continues to evolve with unprecedented infections and increased bioterrorism threats. Teledermatology offers many solutions to mitigate the high demand for dermatologists during pandemics. Dermatological consultations account for the highest number of telemedicine visits in the US Military Health System (MHS). As such, increased utilization of teledermatology will reduce infection-related dermatological sequelae and prevent the medical evacuation of service members from military operations. This review collates and categorizes relevant dermatological conditions encountered among deployed personnel. This report outlines the standard of care and modified treatments recommended according to potential barriers faced in operational settings.

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“…Previous military hair grooming standards for females were limited to two hairstyle options: a tucked-in braid or a bun and long ponytails. Untucked braids were not permitted [ 214 ].…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Relevant Dermatoses Among U.S. Military Service Members: An Operational Review of Management Strategies and Telemedicine Utilization

Pendlebury¹,

Oro²,

Ludlow³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…In another retrospective study of 1658 dermatological consult of Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon between 2007-2014, AA was one of the top five complaints and accounted for 5% of diagnoses [ 129 ]. However, in a 2020 DoD effort to support inclusivity and diversity, the US Air Force and US Army authorized female servicemembers to wear longer braids and ponytails [ 130 ].…”

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A review of skin disease in military soldiers: challenges and potential solutions

Singal,

Lipner

2023

Annals of Medicine

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Introduction: Military soldiers comprised 1,195 million United States active-duty members and 778,000 reserve members in 9/2021. Soldiers are often exposed to drastic climates, environments, and living conditions which may make them more susceptible to cutaneous diseases. Methods: A PubMed search of studies published between 1/1/2002 – 8/30/2022, using MeSH terms: ((("Military Personnel"[Majr]) OR "Military Hygiene"[Majr])) OR "Military Medicine"[Majr]) AND "Skin Diseases"[Majr]), the reference lists of select articles, and other applicable sources were reviewed to identify articles on skin conditions affecting military soldiers and treatment options. Discussion: In this article, we review skin conditions that affect military soldiers in both the deployed and non-deployed settings including infectious diseases, arthropod associated diseases, sexually transmitted infections, ultraviolet radiation related skin disease, acne, diseases of hair and hair follicles, dermatitis, onychocryptosis, and conditions caused by extreme weather conditions and occupational exposures. We also discuss treatment options and prevention methods as they relate to military settings. Conclusion: Dermatological conditions can considerably impact soldiers’ wellbeing and military performance, often lead to evacuation of military personnel, and are associated with high financial costs. Cutaneous disease is one of most common reasons for soldiers to seek medical care and may cause significant morbidity. Serving in the military often impacts and limits treatment options.

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From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Relevant Dermatoses Among U.S. Military Service Members: An Operational Review of Management Strategies and Telemedicine Utilization

Relevant Dermatoses Among U.S. Military Service Members: An Operational Review of Management Strategies and Telemedicine Utilization

A review of skin disease in military soldiers: challenges and potential solutions

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