CADET HAIR STANDARDS
· Hair on the head shall be neatly groomed and conservatively styled. The length, bulk and style of hair shall not preclude the proper wear of the wedge.
· Style and colour shall not be bizarre, exaggerated or unusual appearance. Unusual colours such as green, bright red, orange, purple, etc are not permitted.
Male Cadet Hair
Standards
Hair shall be no longer than 15 cm (6 in.). When the wedge is removed, no hair shall touch the ears or fall below the top of the eyebrows; be no more than 4 cm (1-1/2 in.) in bulk at the top of the head, gradually decreasing to blend with the taper trimmed sides and back. Hair must be at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) above the shirt collar. Taper trimmed, square back styles and shaving of all the hair on the head are permitted. Sideburns shall not extend below the middle of the ear.
Female Cadet Hair
Standards.
Hair shall not extend below the lower edge of the shirt collar unless braided as illustrated. Exaggerated styles, including those with excessive fullness or extreme height, are not authorized.
Braids, if worn, shall be styled conservatively and tied tightly: secured at the end by a knot or a small-unadorned fastener. A single braid shall be worn in the centre of the back. Double braids shall be worn behind the shoulders. Hair length will not extend below the top of the armpits when gathered behind the head and braided. Multiple braids and/or cornrows shall be directed toward the back of the head, pulled tight to the head and secured at the end by a knot or a small-unadorned fastener. Multiple braids extending below the lower edge of the collar are to be gathered in a bun.
With the permission of the sqn CO, a reasonable period may be authorized in order to transition from short to long hairstyles during which time hair may extend below the lower edge of the shirt collar.