The U.S. Air Force has announced new uniform, grooming, and appearance standards, leaving military women up in arms. There are new restrictions for both men and women as part of the changes, including short hair and no beards for men, as well as specific nail polish colors for women. Now, women can only wear clear polish or have a French or American manicure. An American manicure is similar to a French manicure, with white tips and a clear or softer skin-colored polish underneath instead of using stark pink and white. The latest move is in direct opposition to previous rules that were approved allowing women to wear a wide range of nail polish colors. Women are not happy with the “three options, no matter what your skin tone” regulation. Social media is divided, with some commenters saying the military has gone too far, while others say the policy is as it should be.
Air Force Announces New Appearance Standards
The U.S. Air Force has announced new uniform, grooming, and appearance standards, leaving military women up in arms. There are new restrictions for both men and women as part of the changes, including short hair and no beards for men, as well as specific nail polish colors for women. Now, women can only wear clear polish or have a French or American manicure. An American manicure is similar to a French manicure, with white tips and a clear or softer skin-colored polish underneath instead of using stark pink and white. The latest move is in direct opposition to previous rules that were approved allowing women to wear a wide range of nail polish colors. Women are not happy with the “three options, no matter what your skin tone” regulation. Social media is divided, with some commenters saying the military has gone too far, while others say the policy is as it should be.