New Army regulations meant to help standardize and professionalize soldiers' appearance are now coming under criticism by some black military women, who say changes in the hair requirement are ...

Female soldiers may wear ponytails for at least another year, according to a recent message on grooming and appearance standards from the Army’s personnel office. The service loosened its hairstyle ...

The U.S. Army announced updates to its grooming regulations Monday, changing standards for soldiers' hairstyles, jewelry, nail length and makeup use. The service started a process to review its ...

Ever since the American military was established, grooming standards have ebbed and flowed with changes in uniform and broader cultural norms over the years. Today, the common belief is that a ...

Saying it wants to maintain “professionalism” and eliminate “ambiguity,” the Army has announced updates to its physical appearance requirements, going to a more “high-and-tight" haircut for male ...