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Posted: 06 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT

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Crazy On Tap - US Army bans black hair styles

Posted: 06 Jun 2014 05:57 AM PDT

US Army bans black hair styles

Quant
June 6th, 2014 8:57am

No they didn't.

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 9:23am

RACISM.

Somebody
June 6th, 2014 9:56am

"None of the new standards, whether pertaining to tattoos, grooming, jewellery, etc, are designed to discriminate against any gender, race, or ethnic background."

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 10:24am

I thought they banned hair styles period.

Colm
June 6th, 2014 10:34am

"None of the new standards, whether pertaining to tattoos, grooming, jewellery, etc, are designed to discriminate against any gender, race, or ethnic background."

Of course they'd say that.

Quant
June 6th, 2014 10:55am

"None of the new standards, whether pertaining to tattoos, grooming, jewellery, etc, are designed to discriminate against any gender, race, or ethnic background."

This is an example of double-speak. The words do not match the facts. If you read the story, the fact is that the army did indeed ban black hair styles.

Q
June 6th, 2014 10:59am

If you read the article, you'll find the Army did not ban "black hair styles", they banned extreme hair styles. Which they'd already banned before.

So who's indulging in double-speak here? You, who are accusing the Army of "banning black hair styles", because they banned some extreme hair styles? Or the Army, because they specifically say these are NOT racially motivated?

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 11:49am

English: It's ambiguous.

If you'd like to reduce the ambiguity, that would be nice. If you'd like to use the ambiguity to bash the US Military, that's kind of pointless, especially as they've said without ambiguity that is not their goal.

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 11:50am

Here's a try: Yes, the Army has banned a certain number of typically black hair-styles, because they are extreme (NOT because they are "black").

The Army has all along banned many WHITE "hairstyles" also, because THEY are too "extreme". Well, "extreme" is my word, the reason they banned them is that are they are too hard to take care of in the field, encourage lice infestation, and some make it difficult to wear gas-masks.

But to take that banning and use ambiguous English to imply the Army is racist is a bridge too far.

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 11:53am

Is it the army's fault that black hairstyles are so extreme? NO

The army just wants to ban Extremeness and it just so happens that most black hairstyles fit the army's definition of extreme.

Why do black people have to be so extreme? Sounds to me like black people have the problem, not the army.

stubble
June 6th, 2014 12:26pm

Quant
June 6th, 2014 12:29pm

"The Army has all along banned many WHITE "hairstyles" also, because THEY are too "extreme"."

How come only blacks are complaining now?

Quant
June 6th, 2014 12:30pm

It's not only blacks complaining, but then if the BBC article actually mentioned that, it would weaken their "racist Army" argument.

Note the Army HAS taken note of all the complaints, and IS reviewing the policy.

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 12:33pm

"It's not only blacks complaining"

Source?

Quant
June 6th, 2014 12:36pm

Blacks these days are just more extreme than whit people. But the army isnt about all that exteme hip-hop rap jungle stuff. These uppity negroes need to just shut up or go back to the inner city.

stubble
June 6th, 2014 12:37pm

No, but thanks for playing "Fuck the truth, let's let Orwell confirm our cynicism".

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 12:55pm

I asked you for the source.

Quant
June 6th, 2014 1:02pm

I wasn't talking to you, Quant.

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 1:47pm

SaveTheHubble
June 6th, 2014 1:49pm

Seems to me they could mandate shaved or buzz-cut for everyone regardless of gender or race on the grounds of efficiency and hygiene in the field.

Bill42x
June 6th, 2014 1:58pm

Blacks getting uppity here.

Somebody
June 6th, 2014 2:02pm

There's no discrimination here at all!

In its majestic equality, the law forbids jew and gentile alike from wearing kippas, from performing circumcisions, and from engaging in kosher slaughter practices.

To say these laws only apply to jews is a lie! The law applies equally to all.

The 'C'
June 6th, 2014 4:34pm

OK, so the new rules ban FACIAL TATTOOS and KNUCKLE tattoos where your knuckles say "KILL" and "CRIPS".

I have never seen a black with a facial tattoo. That's something that hard core white supremacist skinheads do.

With the knuckle tattoo, that's a latino gang thing.

The 'C'
June 6th, 2014 4:40pm

Have you seen Mike Tyson recently?

brone
June 6th, 2014 5:42pm

I'd say a near head shave is pretty extreme.

If you are in a combat zone, OK, it makes sense for hygiene regions. But flying a desk somewhere in Oklahoma? what's the point. Oh, we don't want soldiers expressing themselves to much. Because we own their ass.

That's the point.

eek
June 7th, 2014 4:21am

Full Metal Jacket pretty much nailed it

Bill42x
June 7th, 2014 4:38am

"I'd say a near head shave is pretty extreme."

Maybe that's why so many corporate executives do it.

Quant
June 7th, 2014 9:45am

"But flying a desk somewhere in Oklahoma?"

The new rules are not about desk jobs or deployed in a tent, they are about how you can behave and dress in your private free time off duty.

The 'C'
June 7th, 2014 9:49am

Plenty of white ethnic groups over the centuries wore long hair, braided hair and body tattoos. Especially notable were the Vikings and Celts. So why can't soldiers have hair like them?

Oh it must be oppression!

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June 7th, 2014 3:06pm

I always wondered what did they do with their long hair in close combat. I mean, what if your opponent just grabs your hair?

Quant
June 7th, 2014 5:36pm

Then you're fucked.

Somebody
June 7th, 2014 6:44pm

The point everybody is skipping over is that black hair is naturally curly, not straight. Where white people generally need a "perm" to make hair curly, black people generally need a "perm" to make their hair straight. If you want to avoid high maintenance hairstyles and leave it close to natural, you will end up with something like an "Afro" hairstyle. Which apparently is not liked by the US Army.

Q
June 7th, 2014 10:40pm

I do remember the army allowing black soldiers to have less than a close shave, on account of ingrown beard hairs.

Shylock
June 8th, 2014 9:25am

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Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:44 PM PDT

Braids Hair Growth and Length Retention

Braids are very popular amongst African American women and we personally love them here at ThirstyRoots.com. There are so many things you can do with braids such as using them for protective styling. Braiding your hair is by far the easiest and one of the most effective ways to protect your hair.

However, there are some correct and incorrect ways to rock braids. For maximum length retention and minimizing hair damage you should know more about the sizes used in braiding hair.

Pen or Pencil Sized Braids – Tensile strength is important and this particular size is the most ideal. Small enough to easily style and maneuver when washing, conditioning or coating the hair with your favorite products.

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Chunky Braids – Very good for length retention but require more take downs for proper maintenance of conditioning and washing. These thick braids don't work for everybody and look overpowering in presentation at times.

Micro Braids – We can't forget this popular technique that use to dominate the urban streets years ago. These super small braids look good and many women love them. However, they are the most dangerous for your hairline and hair health. Micros are very stressful on your natural thirsty roots and can cause traction alopecia if worn too long or too often.

Sizes of Black Braids

Even though braids come in a variety of sized creations we have found that most African American women have more success with sizes between micro and pen braid widths.

WHY?

ANSWER: Weight & Tensile Strength

Weight

This is particularly important if you are using hair extensions. When you braid a very small section of hair as in micro or mini micro braids and you attach to this section to hair extensions, you are adding stress to your follicles from the extra weight of the extensions. A larger section of hair will be able to withstand the weight of hair extensions better than a small section.

Tensile strength

Imagine if you will how easy it is to snap a single strand of hair as compared to snapping multiple strands joined together. It's the same concept they use when creating industrial ropes. By combining multiple strands they create stronger ropes. Braids will withstand the rigors of your daily styling routine when they are thicker rather than thinner.

Natural Hair Braids Styles

To wrap things up, braids and twisting your thirsty roots is good for length retention and protective styling as long as you properly wear them. Good routine maintenance of washing, moisturizing and conditioning is mandatory. Covering them at night and avoiding tight styling options while rocking your braids is also required for maximum results. This will help you maintain 1 to 1 1/2 inches of hair growth per month.

P.S. Rotate braiding your edges if you are a frequent client of braids. This is a delicate area and it will help avoid traction alopecia or balding around your edges.

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