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Hair: Neat, clean, trimmed and present a well-groomed appearance. Above the ears and around the neck: must be tapered upwards 3/4-inch and outwards not greater than 3/4-inch. Must not touch the collar. No longer than 4 inches and the bulk shall not exceed 2 inches. (In no case shall the bulk or length of your hair interfere with the proper wearing of your cap. Bulk is defined as the distance that the mass of the hair protrudes from the scalp. One narrow part in the hair is authorized. This may be cut, clipped, or shaved.
Plaited or braided hair is unauthorized. Hair may not show under the front brim of any uniform cap. Below are examples of male haircuts which conform to NJROTC regulations.
Note: Ethnic hairstyles are permitted provided they are groomed to fit within the guidelines stated above. Bizarre hairstyles and faddish or outrageous multicolor hair are unauthorized.
Sideburns: Neatly trimmed and tailored as described above. Shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear, as indicated by line "A", and shall be of even width (not flared). Shall end with a clean shaven horizontal line.
Mustaches: Neat and closely trimmed. No portion shall extend below the upper lip line as indicated by line "D". Shall not be below the horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth as indicated by line "B". Shall not be more than 1/4-inch beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth as indicated by line "C". No other facial hair is permitted.
Fingernails: Will not extend past the fingertips.
Earrings/Studs: Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areaof the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.
Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible
Rings: One per hand is authorized.
Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.
Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized in uniform.
Female Hair Regulations
Hair: Clean, neatly shaped, and presents a well-groomed appearance. Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical haircuts and hair styles are not authorized. Braids, if worn, must be neatly and inconspicuously secured at all points to the head, and may not dangle free at any point. May touch, but cannot fall below the horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar as indicated by line "A" in the drawing below. Must not show under the front brim of any cap. The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately 2 inches, nor interfere with the proper wearing of your cap.
Note: Ethnic hairstyles are permitted provided they are groomed to fit within the guidelines stated above. Bizarre hairstyles and faddish or outrageous multicolor hair are unauthorized. Below are examples of female hair styles which conform to NJROTC regulations.
Hair Ornaments: Barrettes must be similar to hair color. Conspicuous rubber bands, combs and pins are not authorized.
Cosmetics: Applied in good taste and colors blend with natural skin tone. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetics are inappropriate. Lipstick should be conservative.
Fingernails: Shall not be excessive in length. Nail polish color shall complement the skin tone.
Earrings/Studs: One per ear, centered on the earlobe. Must be a small gold or silver ball (post or screw on). Studs are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.
Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible.
Rings: One per hand is authorized, plus the engagement ring or the wedding ring.
Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.
Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized in military formations. Retainer straps are not authorized.
NOTE: Personal appearance such as the wearing of lip rings, tongue and nose studs, belly rings and other types of bizarre body jewelry, for both males and females when out of uniform, will be determined by the local school or NJROTC student dress codes.
Body Piercing
Not authorized while in
uniform. No articles, other
than earrings for women
specified above, shall be
attached to or through the ear,
nose, or any other body part.
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