Dreadlocks have long been a popular hairstyle for both men and women, with roots traced back millennia to diverse cultures throughout the world. In recent years, dreadlocks have regained appeal among ...

The U.S. Army’s new ban on many types of ethnic hairstyles has African-American women who wear their coifs in dreadlocks, braids and cornrows in a twist. The Army’s regulations stipulate such guidance ...

The Army released a sweeping update to grooming and appearance regulations on Tuesday that, in addition to authorizing religious beards and head coverings, also opened the door for female soldiers to ...

The U.S. Navy is joining other branches of the armed forces, including the Marines, the Army and the Air Force, and putting an end to its ban on dreadlocks for the women who serve our country.

The U.S. Navy announced new hair rules for female sailors his week, saying they can now wear dreadlocks, ponytails and styled buns while in uniform. The Navy’s announcement came in a live broadcast on ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 16, 2014) -- The Army published revisions to Army Regulation 670-1, its policy for "Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia," which included changes to ...

The new approved regulations were announced on Tuesday during a Facebook Live event. Currently, if a female sailor's hair falls below the collar, she has to have her hair in braids, a bun or cornrows.