JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Dress and Personal Appearance
Air Force Instruction 36-2903, "Dress and Personal Appearance," addresses personal grooming standards, and there are two standards for men I want to bring to your attention.
The first standard deals with mustaches. According to the AFI, a "mustache will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth."
The second standard deals with sideburns. The AFI states "sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening." The AFI goes on to say, "sideburns will be straight and even width and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line." This means sideburns that end at a point are not authorized.
There is also one standard for women I want to bring to your attention. This standard deals with nail polish. The AFI states "nail polish will not have any decorations, distinctly contrast with their complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme."
Whether it's a mustache, sideburns or nail polish, make sure you are within standards.