RAF will allow ponytails, buns, cornrows and plaits for the first time under ...
Royal hair force! RAF will allow ponytails, buns, cornrows and plaits for the first time under new rules Women can now wear hair in a ponytail, plait or cornrows while serving in RAF It comes after the RAF's dress code was relaxed from a hair tied back only policy In October last year the policy was relaxed to allow cornrows, twists and braids Move to reflect RAF diversity while keeping 'excellent appearance standards' In 2019, the RAF allowed bears, but they must be short and neatly trimmed
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Women serving in the RAF can now wear their hair in a ponytail, plait or cornrows, it was announced yesterday.
The dress code – which previously stated that women could tie their hair back only in a bun – was changed to better reflect modern society, the force said.
They can now opt for a single ponytail or plait that can reach down to the top of their belts.
It comes after a policy change in October last year to allow canerows, cornrows, twists and braids to reflect the diversity of the air force while upholding ‘excellent appearance standards’.
However, some roles will still require women to tie their hair up, such as medical personnel when they are in clinical
