@godisawesome316 we also have a video: How to Fix Short Hair. It is under the playlist: Fort Jackson Nov-Feb 2012 Cycle. Take a look at it for some help!! (AG)
@TheCutegirljess Females may wear braids as long as the braided style is conservative, and the braids lie snugly on the head. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible. All hair-holding devices must be plain and of a color as close to the Soldier as is possible or clear. If you're still unsure, then have your Recruiter take a look at it. (AG)
Wow, that's cool! I never thought of that when I was in (1995-2001). I just put it in a ponytail, then wrapped it around, and secured with rubber band (I had brown hair back then, so I used a brown hair band).
My hair must be too thick or too long because I can't seem to get the "wrap around" part to look right at all. It looks way too bulky and the ends are always sticking out, no matter how many hair bands or pins I use. Anyone have any advice? I do plan on cutting my hair before I ship.
Shit, Im black and I have diffrent hairstyles I wear I might just braid down the front of my hair then put a bun in tha back the way she did. Girls in my old residential showed me how to do that with the sock but I totally forgot. Oh shit that rhymes lol jk.
I'm future Marine Corps, and my hair is long and thick and wavy and generally unruly. Glad I found this video, cos it's nice to see that it works for long hair! Off to go find a sock... Thanks for the video!
@KINSHASAA19sankru89 you may wear braids and cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative, the braids and cornrows lie snugly on the head. Dreadlocks are prohibited. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible. All hair-holding devices must be plain and of a color as close to the Soldier as is possible or clear. Hope this helps you:) (AG)
@Symarip94 Many Navy girls wear their hair like this. You have to make sure your bun isn't too big and doesn't stick out too far from your head. Trust me, someone will straighten you out if it's not right. (USN 01'-06')
LOL OMG PLEASE! that is truly assinine to the max, if thats the case, black men should be allowed to have dreads...they want equal only to a point, then here comes the " but i'm a woman" lol omg lol
here's a novel idea..they want all this equality, bra burning feminists, i am woman hear me roar, we can do w/e a man can do..SHAVE THEIR HEADS JUST LIKE THE MALES...HAIR SITUATION PROBLEMS SOLVED
@thecolaratlady Lol, those "bra-burning feminists" are idiots. The strongest woman will never be as strong as the strongest man. Women and men are different but we deserve the same freedoms because we are all human beings. But I don't see the problem with women having buns, we still all look the same; it's not flattering, but it's out of our faces. I'm sorry if that's offensive to you, but I really don't see the problem.
@ThissIssMyUsername Also, if you shave a woman's head, most likely, that will lower their self-confidence dramatically, and soldiers need self-confidence.
This is a great idea. I've never tried it before. I just do a ponytail, braid it tightly, wind it into a bun then put another tie around it. My hair doesn't go anywhere no matter what I'm doing til I take it down.
@FutureSoldierCenter that is not true because BCT is where my DS taught all of us females with long hair how to do that. i still to this day (5 and a half years later) still wear my hair exactly like that.
You can do the sock bun whenever in the military, so yes you can do this in Basic. It is something that a lot of females dont use but it is awesome and looks great. You will find that there are alot of females in the military that have jacked up hair that is out of regulation. I think this should be mandatory for all females in the Army.
do you have any advice if you have layered hair. cause im an explorer for DPS rite now and we have to do a bun. but i struggle with it all the time cause my hair is layered. i am going to let my hair grow out but that could take awhile for my shortest layer to grow
@SuperTNEZ I don't think the bun is to make you look good, I actually think it's more practical instead of having short hair that's not up. When you have your hair down, it can get in your face.
@ThissIssMyUsername the bun is to ensure that your hair stays with in AR 670-1, since you cant wear a pony tail like the USAF, and your hair has to look as professional as possible at all times.
That was sooo cool. I've been practicing how to do my bun exactly but I have short hair about an inch or two below my shoulders and it keeps falling out little places everywhere. I'm definitely going to practice this! thank you (: And do they make you do the sock bun at basic? Or can you do any bun you prefer?
What do i do if my hair isn't long enough to make a bun
godisawesome316 4 days ago
@godisawesome316 we also have a video: How to Fix Short Hair. It is under the playlist: Fort Jackson Nov-Feb 2012 Cycle. Take a look at it for some help!! (AG)
FutureSoldierCenter 2 days ago
@Taima826 It should. Maybe Bobby pins will help a little, too.
AiaVioletDiccira 1 week ago
*too
Taima826 1 week ago
I suck at making buns so if I did this sock idea for a high bun for dancing would it also work or is the sock to heavy for a high bun?
Taima826 1 week ago
I have senegleese twist what do i do? how big can the bun be?
TheCutegirljess 2 weeks ago
@TheCutegirljess Females may wear braids as long as the braided style is conservative, and the braids lie snugly on the head. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible. All hair-holding devices must be plain and of a color as close to the Soldier as is possible or clear. If you're still unsure, then have your Recruiter take a look at it. (AG)
FutureSoldierCenter 2 weeks ago
This don't work with thick hair :(
MsSchool132 3 weeks ago
@MsSchool132 Sorry to hear:( Keep trying!
FutureSoldierCenter 3 weeks ago
@FutureSoldierCenter yeah i was goin to say the same thing =/
MsDevilicious13 1 week ago
Is the legal for Air Cadets?
MsSchool132 3 weeks ago
Wow, that's cool! I never thought of that when I was in (1995-2001). I just put it in a ponytail, then wrapped it around, and secured with rubber band (I had brown hair back then, so I used a brown hair band).
JoLeana76 3 weeks ago
Lol I want to give up and just get cornrows TT_TT
NonTempus 1 month ago
@NonTempus LOL!! Don't give up, you'll get it:) (AG)
FutureSoldierCenter 1 month ago
Are woman GIs busy at shower time ?
Forgotten407830201 1 month ago
My hair must be too thick or too long because I can't seem to get the "wrap around" part to look right at all. It looks way too bulky and the ends are always sticking out, no matter how many hair bands or pins I use. Anyone have any advice? I do plan on cutting my hair before I ship.
VigilantTiger 1 month ago
Shit, Im black and I have diffrent hairstyles I wear I might just braid down the front of my hair then put a bun in tha back the way she did. Girls in my old residential showed me how to do that with the sock but I totally forgot. Oh shit that rhymes lol jk.
IMissNewYorkCity 1 month ago
so thats how famales get those perfect buns. lol i always thought every chick was like a pro at making those or something.. :P
SmurfYeahBizNitches 1 month ago 2
I'm future Marine Corps, and my hair is long and thick and wavy and generally unruly. Glad I found this video, cos it's nice to see that it works for long hair! Off to go find a sock... Thanks for the video!
hhogan12 1 month ago
does this work for marine corps too?... (cant find many vids..)
bruechert29 1 month ago
@bruechert29 only can say definitely for the Army, but I would say it should work for the Marines too. (AG)
FutureSoldierCenter 1 month ago
What about Black girls? Any advice?
KINSHASAA19sankru89 1 month ago
@KINSHASAA19sankru89 you may wear braids and cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative, the braids and cornrows lie snugly on the head. Dreadlocks are prohibited. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible. All hair-holding devices must be plain and of a color as close to the Soldier as is possible or clear. Hope this helps you:) (AG)
FutureSoldierCenter 1 month ago 2
Can u do this for the Navy??????????
Symarip94 1 month ago
@Symarip94 I would assume it would probably be okay, but we only work with the US Army.
FutureSoldierCenter 1 month ago
@Symarip94 Many Navy girls wear their hair like this. You have to make sure your bun isn't too big and doesn't stick out too far from your head. Trust me, someone will straighten you out if it's not right. (USN 01'-06')
brneyedtaurus 1 month ago
omg thank you soooo much :) this is perfect :D xxx
BEXYxxxx 2 months ago
What if you have long THICK hair? Do you have to just cut it?
irisayala 2 months ago
@irisayala its the same effect just a bigger bun
makfuller 1 month ago
LOL OMG PLEASE! that is truly assinine to the max, if thats the case, black men should be allowed to have dreads...they want equal only to a point, then here comes the " but i'm a woman" lol omg lol
thecolaratlady 2 months ago
here's a novel idea..they want all this equality, bra burning feminists, i am woman hear me roar, we can do w/e a man can do..SHAVE THEIR HEADS JUST LIKE THE MALES...HAIR SITUATION PROBLEMS SOLVED
thecolaratlady 2 months ago
@thecolaratlady Lol, those "bra-burning feminists" are idiots. The strongest woman will never be as strong as the strongest man. Women and men are different but we deserve the same freedoms because we are all human beings. But I don't see the problem with women having buns, we still all look the same; it's not flattering, but it's out of our faces. I'm sorry if that's offensive to you, but I really don't see the problem.
ThissIssMyUsername 2 months ago
@ThissIssMyUsername Also, if you shave a woman's head, most likely, that will lower their self-confidence dramatically, and soldiers need self-confidence.
ThissIssMyUsername 2 months ago
Great video(:
LiddoBuddy21 2 months ago
woah... your hair is sooo long and gorgeous
LoveLoveMeTricia 2 months ago
This is a great idea. I've never tried it before. I just do a ponytail, braid it tightly, wind it into a bun then put another tie around it. My hair doesn't go anywhere no matter what I'm doing til I take it down.
Xaforn 2 months ago
@bellaroxs44, no you are not allowed to wear them at all in BCT. (RL)
FutureSoldierCenter 3 months ago
@FutureSoldierCenter that is not true because BCT is where my DS taught all of us females with long hair how to do that. i still to this day (5 and a half years later) still wear my hair exactly like that.
makfuller 1 month ago
i was wondering if during basic training if your allowed to wear stud earings as long as they r not coloured ...
bellaroxs44 3 months ago
@mckinnisjm24, Thank you for the advice. HOOAH!!! (RL)
FutureSoldierCenter 3 months ago
You can do the sock bun whenever in the military, so yes you can do this in Basic. It is something that a lot of females dont use but it is awesome and looks great. You will find that there are alot of females in the military that have jacked up hair that is out of regulation. I think this should be mandatory for all females in the Army.
mckinnisjm24 3 months ago
do you have any advice if you have layered hair. cause im an explorer for DPS rite now and we have to do a bun. but i struggle with it all the time cause my hair is layered. i am going to let my hair grow out but that could take awhile for my shortest layer to grow
ArmyBrat956 3 months ago in playlist Basic Training
can you do the sock bun in army basic or does it just have to be a bun without the sock until youre done with basic?
mrazbaby746 3 months ago
Hooah...
92yazzy 3 months ago
u could just make a real bun/topknot
check out itsjudytime's top knot. if you put it at the nape of ur neck it follows regulations
dove267 3 months ago
or just cut your hair sgt??? the army doesnt want you to look good for a combat zone...
SuperTNEZ 3 months ago
@SuperTNEZ I don't think the bun is to make you look good, I actually think it's more practical instead of having short hair that's not up. When you have your hair down, it can get in your face.
ThissIssMyUsername 2 months ago
@ThissIssMyUsername the bun is to ensure that your hair stays with in AR 670-1, since you cant wear a pony tail like the USAF, and your hair has to look as professional as possible at all times.
makfuller 1 month ago
@makfuller I know. Random lol
ThissIssMyUsername 1 month ago
great video
DomBarber 3 months ago
@1987MrsC HOOAH!!!! Now your are ready for BCT. (RL)
FutureSoldierCenter 4 months ago
just tried my first sock bun, aced it! you made it look easy, hooah!
1987MrsC 4 months ago
Are you allowed to use any hair product for basic or is it all natural? Do you have to pull it up as soon as its wet?
Like once you get a shower
silvermist1307 6 months ago
That was sooo cool. I've been practicing how to do my bun exactly but I have short hair about an inch or two below my shoulders and it keeps falling out little places everywhere. I'm definitely going to practice this! thank you (: And do they make you do the sock bun at basic? Or can you do any bun you prefer?
silvermist1307 6 months ago
thank you ! so helpful. i definitely will practice this.
DaisyGM1 7 months ago
They dont care that you cut up a sock?
brookebabi321 9 months ago