Does the Air Force have a Regulation Hair Length for Women?

Question

I was just wondering if the U.S Air Force has a regulation length for females that they must maintain. Or does it depend on the job you hold?

I was told it can be any length as long as it is up off the collar, true?

Answer 1

yes but i think they cut it to shoulder height during boot camp

Answer 2

they have hair regulations where you have to have your hair at the collar or up in a secure bun. you could also ask your recruiter

Answer 3

They don't cut it in Air Force basic. I think they do in Navy boot camp. You may wear it shorter than the bottom of the collar or in a secure bun. That's as long as you're in the Air Force, not just basic training.

Answer 4

As long as you can meet the criteria, you can have your hair as long as you like.

"Females

Hair will be styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes similar to the individual’s hair color permitted to keep hair in place.

Hair will not be worn in an extreme or fad style or violate safety requirements. Will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Will not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Will not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins."

"Hair will be clean, well-groomed, and neat. If dyed will look natural. Hair will not contain excessive amount of grooming aids, touch eyebrows when groomed or protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear. EXCEPTION: Hair may be visible in front of women's flight cap."

As noted above, it cannot exceed 3" in bulk-which means if you tie it up in a bun, it cannot be more than 3" in bulk, nor can it prevent the proper waer of headgear (hats).  If you decide to cut it, it cannot gbe longer than the bottom of the collar on the back side of your shirt or jacket.