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A turning point for the women of the US Army, the obligation to bun - Lifestyle falls

2021-01-28T17:59:07.543Z


The US Army at a turning point for female soldiers. In fact, the taboo of loose hair that forced the female soldiers to wear their hair in buns falls. (HANDLE)


The US Army at a turning point for female soldiers.

In fact, the taboo of loose hair that forced the female soldiers to wear their hair in buns falls.

Enamel, lipstick and some accessories, such as earrings, for example, are also cleared for a more visible femininity.

The new 'grooming policy', as it is called, will come into force on February 26th and follows years of appeals and battles, especially by African-American soldiers who had branded them as The regulations governing the ways in which women in uniform are allowed to wear hair are 'racist'.

Already in 2014, under the Obama administration, the then Defense Minister Chuck Schumer had ordered its revision.


    From next month, on the other hand, green light will also be given to pigtails or a loose tail.

"Personally - Major Gabriela S. Thompson, Deputy Speaker of the III Corps Public Affairs of the Fort Hood military base in Texas told ANSA - I am enthusiastic about the new changes in appearance care in the army. We are a diverse organization. and these rule updates marry that diversity. Now female soldiers who have had to sacrifice hair health in the past to accommodate strict rules can breathe a sigh of relief once the new rules go into effect on February 26, 2021. From mother I am also happy to know that breastfeeding women will be able to wear a more functional shirt. "


    It was no coincidence that health or safety problems also arose as some women reported hair loss or damage to the scalp due to the bun too tight.

A too voluminous chignon also created problems with the combat helmet which, under the pressure of the hair tends to fall on the eyebrows, creating problems of visibility.


    However, the new rules do not mean completely loose hair and even if in a few weeks there will no longer be the obligation to collect the loose braid in a bun, if long it will have to be tucked into the combat uniform during tactical operations.

(HANDLE).


Source: ansa

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