NAVPERS 15665, U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGS: CH 2 GROOMING STANDARDS

Question 1

Hair above the ears and around the neck shall be tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward not greater than 3/4 inch to blend with hair­style.

Answer 1

Hair on the back of the neck must not touch the collar.

Question 2

Hair shall be no longer than four inches and may not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removed, show under front edge of headgear, or interfere with properly wearing military headgear.

Answer 2

The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately two inches.

Question 3

Faddish styles and outrageous multicolored hair are not authorized.

Answer 3

Plaited or braided hair shall not be worn while in uniform or in a duty status.

Question 4

Sideburns shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear, shall be of even width (not flared) and shall end with a clean shaven horizontal line.

Answer 4

“Muttonchops”, “ship’s captain”, or similar grooming modes are not authorized.

Question 5

Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head, are not authorized

Answer 5

Multiple braids are authorized.

Question 6

When a hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance

Answer 6

Foreign material (i.e., beads, decorative items) shall not be braided into the hair.

Question 7

Corn row ends shall not protrude from the head, and shall be secured only with inconspicuous rubber bands that match the color of the hair.

Answer 7

Hairstyles which do not allow headgear to be worn in this manner, or which interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment are prohibited.

Question 8

When in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar

Answer 8

With jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar.

Question 9

Women: No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inches.

Answer 9

A maximum of two small barrettes/combs/ clips, similar to hair color, may be used in the hair.

Question 10

For performing individual PT, female Sailors are authorized to decide whether or not to secure hair to the head.

Answer 10

Mustaches are authorized but shall be kept neatly and closely trimmed.

Question 11

No portion of the mustache shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip.

Answer 11

It shall not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth.

Question 12

The length of an individual mustache hair fully extended shall not exceed approximately ½ inch.

Answer 12

Handlebar mustaches, goatees, beards or eccentricities are not permitted

Question 13

If a shaving waiver is authorized, no facial/neck hair shall be shaved, manicured, styled or outlined nor exceed 1/4 inch in length.

Answer 13

The following personnel are not authorized to wear any facial hair except for valid medical reasons:

a. Brig prisoners.
b. Brig awardees.

Long false eyelashes shall not be worn when in uniform.

Question 14

Cosmetic Permanent Makeup is authorized for eyebrows, Eyeliner, lipstick and lip liner only.

Answer 14

Lip liner and lipstick shall be the color of the natural lip or shades of pink and moderate reds only

Question 15

Men. Fingernails shall not extend past fingertips

Answer 15

Women. Fingernails shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip. Nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative and complement the skin tone.

Question 16

While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set.

Answer 16

Rings are not authorized for wear on thumbs.

Question 17

Men. Not authorized while in uniform. Additionally, earrings are not authorized in civilian attire when in a duty status or while in/aboard any ship etc.

Answer 17

Women. One earring per ear (centered on earlobe) may be worn while in uniform. Earrings shall be 4mm - 6mm ball (approximately 1/8 - 1/4 inch), plain with shiny or brushed matte finish, screw on or with posts.

Question 18

Gold for officers/CPOs, and silver for enlisted personnel. Small single pearl earrings are authorized for wear with Dinner and Formal Dress uniforms.

Answer 18

Additionally, body piercing is not authorized in civilian attire when in a duty status or while in/aboard any ship etc.

Question 19

While in uniform, only one necklace may be worn and it shall not be visible.

Answer 19

Wristwatch/Bracelets. While in uniform, only one of each may be worn. Ankle bracelets are not authorized while in uniform

Question 20

No tattoos/body art/brands on the head, face, neck, or scalp.

Answer 20

Intentional mutilation of any part of the body is prohibited.

Question 21

Examples of mutilation include, but are not limited to:

          (1) A split or forked tongue;
          (2) Foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern;
          (3) Enlarged or stretched out holes in ears (other than a normal piercing);
          (4) Intentional scarring on neck, face, or scalp; or
          (5) Intentional burns creating a design or pattern.

The use of gold, platinum, or other veneers or caps for purposes of dental ornamentation is prohibited.

Answer 21

Tattoos/body art/brands/mutilation/dental ornamentation may be waived if they existed prior to 24 January 2003

Question 22

No individual hair will measure more than 4 inches in length.

Answer 22

No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp shall exceed approximately 2 inches.

Question 23

Hair shall not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar

Answer 23

When wearing jumper uniforms, hair can extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar.