**A thread for the Girls**

Girls/Ladies/Female Basics.....

Why not just cut your hair super short. Save you time in washing and drying it and "styling" it. You are going to want any spare time to rest. Hair grows back. It's not the end of the world to have short hair. Cut it to about 3-4 inches and you will be so grateful. After BCT it will grow during the Academic year and by Christmas it will be another 3-4 inches in length and by the end of the Academic year a further 4-5 inches. Just saying. Why stress? BCT will stress you more than enough. I'd cut it.
 
funnyesq said:
Girls/Ladies/Female Basics.....

Why not just cut your hair super short. Save you time in washing and drying it and "styling" it. You are going to want any spare time to rest. Hair grows back. It's not the end of the world to have short hair. Cut it to about 3-4 inches and you will be so grateful. After BCT it will grow during the Academic year and by Christmas it will be another 3-4 inches in length and by the end of the Academic year a further 4-5 inches. Just saying. Why stress? BCT will stress you more than enough. I'd cut it.
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it's harder than you make it seem... when you have short hair that doesn't go up into a bun, your hair gets in your face more than if it was pulled back. Also, trying to grow your hair back while keeping it in regs is very, very difficult. It really isn't that hard to throw it up into a bun and it really isn't stressful it's something you get used to.


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...I wonder if funnyesq is a "Girls/Ladies/Female Basics!" :) because my daughter's roommate cut her hair to the 3-4 inch length before Basic and just had such problems with keeping it out of her face, keeping it neat, being in regs. Unless the "Girls/Ladies/Female Basics" decide to go the route of the guys and do the buzz cut, then it seems to be a consensus that keeping your hair long enough to put in a bun is the way to go.
My daughter uses those ballet bun almost invisible hairnets and extra long hair ties (look for them in Japanese product stores...i think they're called Lucky gummies or something like that) and she has no problem with putting up her hair in less than 30 seconds AND keeping it neat AND continuing to look like a girl when she is in civvies. She doesn't even use pins or clips except to clip back long bangs in the front.
 
Well if you shave your head it'll be no problem at all! :shake:
This might not be the best course of action, though...
 
My apologies. I had "assumed" short would be much easier but I can see your point. I would guess that a very short "pixie" type cut (tapered in back and sides) and about 2" at the longest (on top) would probably not be a problem until it grows out as you experienced cadets say (to keep it in regs).

Good luck to the women (and I suppose the men). You are on a great adventure!
 
Yeahhh.... I'd say unless you personally are sure that you LIKE having your hair short while working out and for every day, I'd suggest keeping it bun length. I would expect to have some damage from having it constantly up and having to go up and down very quickly. But overall, I did not regret having long hair for one second.
 
I am not I'm basic or anything, just an appointee but I'm in JROTC and have been bunning my hair up for two years I've grown accustomed to buns I wear them everywhere. I have shoulder length hair. I tie it in a pony where my beret fits and twirl the pony around the base and then tie it with another tie and pop two bobby pins up to hold down my baby bangs. Takes me a good 30 seconds. I have mixed hair so I can't wash it everyday so I just run water through it and it stays up. My mama has butt length hair and braided it and then did the same process as I. I've had super short and its always in my face when we drill so I grew it out. Again I am not at USAFA yet but I know buns haha. Hope that helps some
 
I asked my DD about whether or not to cut your hair. She said most girls leave their hair long for various reasons:

1) It doesn't take long to put your hair in a bun and be in regs
2) Longer hair is easier to keep out of your face and look neat
3) You don't have to get your hair cut to keep it in regs (the guys go once/week or once every 2 weeks) Time is precious!
4) You can put your hair up the night before.

During BCT - hair gel and hair spray will be your best friend (to tame fly-aways)
 
If there are any other young men following this thread, a piece of advice... Consider the merits of a strategic withdrawl.

Trying to convince a young lady (especially one determined enough to become a SA cadet!) to do anything with her hair that she does not want to is a battle you cannot win; no matter what resources you bring to bear.

Do not ask me how I learned this lesson.... :D
 
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melindayching said:
... AND continuing to look like a girl when she is in civvies. She doesn't even use pins or clips except to clip back long bangs in the front.
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And there's the key! My DD wants to "look like a girl" in civvies. Her biggest complaint during this first year: Mom, I just want to feel like a girl! We all look like the guys!

Come on Recognition!
 
USAFA83GradWife said:
melindayching said:
... AND continuing to look like a girl when she is in civvies. She doesn't even use pins or clips except to clip back long bangs in the front.
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And there's the key! My DD wants to "look like a girl" in civvies. Her biggest complaint during this first year: Mom, I just want to feel like a girl! We all look like the guys!

Come on Recognition!
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Out of curiosity, are doolie girls allowed to wear makeup?
 
Yes, we are. There are a few limitations to how outrageous the colors can be (eye shadow, lipstick, etc.) but makeup is allowed. No makeup can be worn however at any time during basic. And to jump on the hair train, it's really a personal preference. I kept my hair long, and while it was harder (I think) to manage during basic, it is definitely worth it for me to keep it long. My roommate on the other hand cut her hair very short, and is happy with it. Just do what is going to make you happiest. You will have to spend *about* the same amount of time on your hair during basic anyways.
 
afacademychic said:
Yes, we are. There are a few limitations to how outrageous the colors can be (eye shadow, lipstick, etc.) but makeup is allowed. No makeup can be worn however at any time during basic. And to jump on the hair train, it's really a personal preference. I kept my hair long, and while it was harder (I think) to manage during basic, it is definitely worth it for me to keep it long. My roommate on the other hand cut her hair very short, and is happy with it. Just do what is going to make you happiest. You will have to spend *about* the same amount of time on your hair during basic anyways.
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This doesn't really pertain to hair or makeup but I have an appointment for Birth control and know it has to be taken around about the same time everyday, will there be a time for me to take it during basic. Should I take it in the morning when I get so I can take it in the morning during basic? Any suggestions, are we even allowed to take BC to basic?
 
Yes, you are able to take birth control while you are at the academy. You sign away a lot of rights on I-Day, but not the right to be in control of your own healthcare.
 
parentalunit2 said:
Yes, you are able to take birth control while you are at the academy. You sign away a lot of rights on I-Day, but not the right to be in control of your own healthcare.
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True, but a few items to note. They can make you get immunizations for certain deployments and duty stations. These are not optional and can lead to being discharged if not done. Many of us can remember these debates for Anthrax when they started it up again for Iraq. Also certain things such as physicals, annual women well exams, semi -annual dental check ups are all required and vary by service and even MOS/Branch/specialty/warfare. As a pilot or even some other MOSs taking any medications (to include OTCs) without flight surgeon/doctor approval can be against the rules. At a SA and in the military you will always have access and the right to medical care at all times. You know your body better than anyone and should always receive care if you think you need it. But it is not like being a civilian where if you do not want go to the dentist, then you don't. Having healthy and up to date service members is key to units being mission ready.
 
NavyHoops said:
parentalunit2 said:
Yes, you are able to take birth control while you are at the academy. You sign away a lot of rights on I-Day, but not the right to be in control of your own healthcare.
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True, but a few items to note. They can make you get immunizations for certain deployments and duty stations. These are not optional and can lead to being discharged if not done. Many of us can remember these debates for Anthrax when they started it up again for Iraq. Also certain things such as physicals, annual women well exams, semi -annual dental check ups are all required and vary by service and even MOS/Branch/specialty/warfare. As a pilot or even some other MOSs taking any medications (to include OTCs) without flight surgeon/doctor approval can be against the rules. At a SA and in the military you will always have access and the right to medical care at all times. You know your body better than anyone and should always receive care if you think you need it. But it is not like being a civilian where if you do not want go to the dentist, then you don't. Having healthy and up to date service members is key to units being mission ready.
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Oh Yea, I get that, I was born into a military family so I'm used to the medical standards. I just didn't know if I'd adequately be able to take the birth control.
 
RogersCO'19 said:
NavyHoops said:
parentalunit2 said:
Yes, you are able to take birth control while you are at the academy. You sign away a lot of rights on I-Day, but not the right to be in control of your own healthcare.
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True, but a few items to note. They can make you get immunizations for certain deployments and duty stations. These are not optional and can lead to being discharged if not done. Many of us can remember these debates for Anthrax when they started it up again for Iraq. Also certain things such as physicals, annual women well exams, semi -annual dental check ups are all required and vary by service and even MOS/Branch/specialty/warfare. As a pilot or even some other MOSs taking any medications (to include OTCs) without flight surgeon/doctor approval can be against the rules. At a SA and in the military you will always have access and the right to medical care at all times. You know your body better than anyone and should always receive care if you think you need it. But it is not like being a civilian where if you do not want go to the dentist, then you don't. Having healthy and up to date service members is key to units being mission ready.
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Oh Yea, I get that, I was born into a military family so I'm used to the medical standards. I just didn't know if I'd adequately be able to take the birth control.
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Honestly Rogers, I'm not even sure you'll remember to take them regularly during BCT. You're going to be so busy and tired and memorizing all sorts of things, I wouldn't surprise me if that slips your mind. I'd change to taking them first thing in the morning when you're (relatively speaking) fresh -- for some, that's still night time anyway ;) . By the end of the day, you may end up just falling asleep.
 
USAFA83GradWife said:
RogersCO'19 said:
NavyHoops said:
parentalunit2 said:
Yes, you are able to take birth control while you are at the academy. You sign away a lot of rights on I-Day, but not the right to be in control of your own healthcare.
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True, but a few items to note. They can make you get immunizations for certain deployments and duty stations. These are not optional and can lead to being discharged if not done. Many of us can remember these debates for Anthrax when they started it up again for Iraq. Also certain things such as physicals, annual women well exams, semi -annual dental check ups are all required and vary by service and even MOS/Branch/specialty/warfare. As a pilot or even some other MOSs taking any medications (to include OTCs) without flight surgeon/doctor approval can be against the rules. At a SA and in the military you will always have access and the right to medical care at all times. You know your body better than anyone and should always receive care if you think you need it. But it is not like being a civilian where if you do not want go to the dentist, then you don't. Having healthy and up to date service members is key to units being mission ready.
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Oh Yea, I get that, I was born into a military family so I'm used to the medical standards. I just didn't know if I'd adequately be able to take the birth control.
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Honestly Rogers, I'm not even sure you'll remember to take them regularly during BCT. You're going to be so busy and tired and memorizing all sorts of things, I wouldn't surprise me if that slips your mind. I'd change to taking them first thing in the morning when you're (relatively speaking) fresh -- for some, that's still night time anyway ;) . By the end of the day, you may end up just falling asleep.
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You know that makes sense, I guess now that I think about it. It'll be more important to take during the academic year. I don't plan on going to USAFA and "doing" anything but my mum will be at ease knowing I'm taking it. By the way, you always seem to offer advice to my questions and to my threads and I love your help and tips!
 
Rogers, you may be able to answer this if you got your appointee kit- but how much of your own stuff can you bring? Are you allowed to bring your own "lady products" and hair supplies, or is that all stuff they have for you and give you? Are you limited on the hair products you bring? I am guessing they let you bring gel, hairspray, pins and hair ties, is that true?
 
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