<p>this is a girl question, smart idea to cut hair or not? mines pretty long now couple inches past my shoulders i know navy requires you to cut it but since air force doesnt is a particular length more convenient? haha i know its kindof a dumb question but as girls can relate it could make all the difference when get ready in the morning</p>
<p>jcr13, I did a quick advanced search using "girl hair" and found lots of info -- most recently the thread <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/air-force-academy-colorado-springs/632875-female-candidates-hair.html?highlight=girl+hair%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/air-force-academy-colorado-springs/632875-female-candidates-hair.html?highlight=girl+hair</a> Check that for lots of information. Good luck!</p>
<p>wow hair is apparently a big issue for more then just me, thanks!</p>
<p>it really depends. I got my hair cut so it was short enough to put it in a ponytail and still be in regs. don't get it cut here during BCT because they will butcher it. some people left it longer, so it's easier to put up in a bun. pretty much, whatever is easier for you. you don't have a lot of time for hair, so if you are good at buns, keep your hair. if not, learn! you need to learn it anyway.</p>
<p>i'm tellin' ya...i swear by the braiding bun thing. truly keeps it up. but your hair has to be below your shoulders to be long enough.</p>
<p>i just shaved my head and then let them do it again... what's the issue ;)</p>
<p>one perk of being required short hair i guess!</p>
<p>Are you allowed to have a mohawk if its short enough?</p>
<p>Unprofessional.</p>
<p>You can get a skin fade (the shave the side of your head) and have them take it really high up. A lot of the TIs at Lackland do this - most of us active guys call it the TI Mohawk.</p>
<p>Also called "High & Tight" (ooorrahhh)</p>
<p>but that's not until after basic. during basic, all guys will have their heads shaved</p>
<p>it's really hard to distinguish people...</p>
<p>I know. The guys all look bald.</p>