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US Army Updates Grooming Regulations To Foster Inclusion And Diversity

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBSNEWS.COM) - The Army is letting its hair down a little, so to speak, announcing several changes to grooming requirements in an effort to foster inclusion and diversity in the ranks.

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The Army is removing the minimum hair length for female soldiers, and will permit two hairstyles to be worn at once — "locks" (twisted braids) and a bun. (credit: U.S. Army)

The updated regulations will take effect at the end of February. The new guidelines will allow women to wear a short ponytail if their hair does not have the texture or length for a bun. The Army is also removing the minimum hair length for female soldiers, and will permit two hairstyles to be worn at once — "locks" (twisted braids) and a bun, for instance.

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