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Basic Military Requirements (BMR) Revised Edition
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10-30 yet they allow a degree of individuality. The seeming difference between the policy on grooming for male and female members is simply recognition that there is a difference between the sexes—mustaches and sideburns for men, longer hair and cosmetics for women. Remember! Grooming promotes pride in who and what you are, pride of being in the Navy, and pride in being in the United States. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN Hair will be neat and clean and present a groomed appearance. Hair above the ears and around the neck will be tapered from the lower hairline upward at least 3/4 inch and outward to greater than 3/4 inch to blend with the hairstyle. Hair on the back of the neck may not touch the collar. Hair will be no longer than 4 inches and groomed  so  that  it  does  not  touch  the  ears  or  collar, extend below the eyebrows when headgear is removed, or interfere with proper wearing of the headgear. The primary  consideration  remains  a  neatly  groomed appearance for the hairstyle and the type of hair that the individual has. Sideburns are permitted, but they are to be of even width (not flared), end with a clean-shaven horizontal line, and cannot extend below the middle of the ear. In most instances, mustaches also are permitted, but must be kept neatly trimmed so that they don’t appear ragged.  No  eccentricities,  such  as  long  drooping mustaches, are permitted. Beards are not allowed. Articles such as pencils, pens, watch chains/fobs, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigars, cigarettes, or  pipes  must  not  be  worn  or  carried  exposed  on  the uniform. Wristwatches, bracelets, and rings (one ring per hand) are permitted. While in uniform, men may wear one necklace or choker, but it must not be visible. Men must not wear earrings while in uniform or while in civilian clothes, while on a military installation, or when attending a military function. Navy  personnel  assigned  to  Marine  Corps  units, must abide by the grooming standards established for Marines;  otherwise,  when  wearing  Navy  uniforms (including  fatigues),  they  must  abide  by  Navy regulations. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR WOMEN Hairstyles  will  be  neat  and  present  a  groomed appearance. They will not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of scalp or designs cut  or  braided  into  the  hair.  Haircuts  and  styles  will present a balanced appearance. Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical (not balanced) styles aren’t authorized. Braids Braided  hairstyles  must  be  conservative  and conform to the guidelines stated in NAVPERS 15665. Some  of  the  guidelines  include  the  following information: Ponytails,  pigtails,  widely  spaced  individual hanging locks, and braids that protrude from the head aren’t authorized. Multiple braids are authorized. When  a  hairstyle  of  multiple  braids  is  worn, braids will be — Uniform in dimension — Small in diameter (approximately 1/4 inch) — Tightly  interwoven  to  present  a  neat, professional, well-groomed appearance. — Foreign material (such as beads or decorative items) will not be braided into the hair. — Short hair may be braided in symmetrical fore and  aft  rows  (corn  rowing)  that  minimizes scalp exposure. — Corn  row  ends  will  not  protrude  from  the head and must be secured with inconspicuous rubber bands that match the hair color. Hairstyles Appropriateness  of  the  hairstyle  is  judged  by  its appearance when headgear is worn. All headgear must fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head  without  distortion  or  excessive  gaps.  Hair shouldn’t show from under the front of the brim of the Student Notes:







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