UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
Grooming Item Policy
Wigs and hairpieces If worn, must be of a good quality and fit properly.
Must be of a conservative style and conform to the hair
standards above. Natural hair under the wig will meet
hair standards described above.
Moustache
Sideburns
Moustache can’t
extend below top of
upper lip or beyond
the corners of mouth
Sideburns are tapered to
conform with the rest of
the hair.
Sideburns shall not
extend below a point
level with the bottom of
the ear opening.
Will not be worn if it would present a safety or foreign
object damage (FOD) hazard.
If worn, a moustache must be neatly groomed.
For the purpose of uniformity, Ceremonial Honor
Guard members, Coast Guard Academy Cadets,
Officer Candidates, and Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May recruits will be clean-shaven.
Will not extend below the top of the upper lip or
beyond the corners of the mouth.
Will be of even width (not flared) and will end with a
clean-shaven horizontal line. Will be tapered to
conform to the rest of the hair.
Sideburns will not extend below a point level with the
bottom of the ear opening
Beards Men will be clean-shaven while in uniform.
Commanding officers or officers-in-charge will grant
permanent shaving waivers for personnel who have
received a confirmed diagnosis of Pseudofolliculitis
Barbae (PFB) by a medical doctor providing health
care for unit personnel. PFB waivers are permanent
and do not require renewal upon transfer. If waiver
approved, members will not shave any facial hair and
facial hair will not exceed ¼ inch in length.
Cosmetics - Women Only If worn, will be conservative and in good taste.
Will not be brightly colored
Fingernails - Men Will be kept clean.
Will not extend past the fingertips or be colored
Fingernails - Women Will be kept clean.
Nail polish may be worn, but will be beige or neutral in
color.
Will not extend more than ¼ inch beyond the fingertip.
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