Black female soldiers are pushing back against Army 's updated beauty guidelines . The new regulations ban many African - American hairstyles . Army says the regulation is needed to maintain a professional , uniform image among soldiers . Controversy touches on historic debates about black beauty and white beauty standards .
Black female lawmakers are pushing back against Army 's updated appearance guidelines . The new regulations ban many African-American hairstyles . Army says the regulation is needed to maintain a professional , uniform look among soldiers . Controversy touches on historic tensions about black hair and white beauty standards .