Hair care
Beauty on the Front LinesEver wonder what a beauty routine in the armed forces looks like? Four servicewomen reveal what they pack in their cosmetic bags when deployed and why |
Hair Styling: The Reality We've had our fair share of updo tutorials, but these women are the absolute pros when it comes to creating precise buns, down to the dimension. "Our regulations state that our hair can't be in our faces or be touching the collars of our uniform. There is no limit on how long it can be ... just so long as your bun isn't larger than a 4-inch wad," says Peterson. The key to a polished bun that stays put? A stock of black elastics, bobby pins, practice, and the number-one cardinal rule: "Spray the hell out of it with hairspray," Peterson recites.
However, bun fatigue is a real occupational hazard. "Some women cut their hair short to avoid buns, but the challenge is that it always has to be above the bottom edge of your collar. That means a lot of trips to the hair salon for trims," Baer explains. Frost is one of those women who has avoided the daily bun routine. "I've tried a couple of styles, but have kept the bob style for multiple years. The simplicity of the cut and the ability to wear my hair down makes this style optimal for me."
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However, bun fatigue is a real occupational hazard. "Some women cut their hair short to avoid buns, but the challenge is that it always has to be above the bottom edge of your collar. That means a lot of trips to the hair salon for trims," Baer explains. Frost is one of those women who has avoided the daily bun routine. "I've tried a couple of styles, but have kept the bob style for multiple years. The simplicity of the cut and the ability to wear my hair down makes this style optimal for me."
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