• In more hair news, the army just released memo AR 670-1, detailing acceptable and unacceptable hairstyle standards for female soldiers, which many say discriminate against black troops. On the list of “no-no” ‘dos? “Multiple braids” (read: cornrows) that are more than 1/4″ in diameter, and twists. A petition has since cropped up on the White House website, calling for a policy change, as these styles actually help women with textured tresses manage their hair. The army argues that “neater” hairstyles help headgear fit better. “I’ve been in the military six years, I’ve had my hair natural four years, and it’s never been out of regulation. It’s never interfered with my head gear,” Georgia National Guard Sargent Jasmine Jacobs told the Army Times. She usually wears her hair in twists, but thanks to the new guidelines, she’s “kind of at a loss now with what to do with [her] hair.” Jacobs consider the new rules “racially biased,” adding that “the lack of regard for ethnic hair is apparent.” The petition currently has over 10,000 signatures, and will likely collect more. “I think, at the end of the day, a lot of people don’t understand the complexities of natural hair. “ What do you think of the new rules? (Army Times)
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