US Air Force limits nail polish options for female service members

independent.co.uk February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

The US Air Force has implemented new uniform guidelines that restrict female service members to only clear, French, or American manicures for nail polish, effective February 1. This change reduces the previously allowed 60 colors to just three. The announcement, made by Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin, has sparked backlash among military women. Many have expressed their frustration on social media, questioning the focus on nail polish over more pressing military issues. In addition to the nail polish restrictions, the memo also reinforced grooming standards for male Airmen and introduced new uniform alignment requirements known as the "gig line."


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