Senior United States Air Force leaders announced new uniform, grooming, and appearance standards, leaving military women up in arms. There are new restrictions for both men and women as part of the changes, including short hair and no beards for airmen as well as specific nail polish colors. Air Force leaders also explained that they'll be strictly enforcing regulations. Now, women can only wear clear polish or have a French or American manicure. An American manicure is similar to a French, with white tips and a clear or softer skin-colored natural polish underneath instead of using start pink and white.

The latest move is in direct opposition to rules that were approved allowing women to wear a huge range of nail polish colors. Content creator and Air Force member Elora Jean has been updating her followers with the regulation changes in viral videos. She explained that not even a year later, women had their authorized options taken away. Content creator and Air Force member Elora Jean has been updating her followers with the regulation changes in viral videos.

The latest move is in direct opposition to new rules that were approved allowing women to wear most shades, as seen above. 'Three options! No matter what your skin tone,' Elora exclaimed. 'People are not happy,' Elora explained about Reddit forums where fellow military women are complaining and questioning the new rulings. 'They think that the priorities are a little bit skewed right now and nail polish is not really that serious.'.

She said people believe 'there are a lot of other things that should be focused on when it comes to military readiness and recruiting.'. Commenters were shocked by the quick change up and the lack of options. 'Pls tell me people don't get American manicure??? They look dirty,' one woman wrote disapprovingly. 'Not me thinking American manicure meant red, white and blue with a cute flag on the ring finger,' another confused commenter explained.

Others hoped there wouldn't be more unexpected updates when it came to the appearance rules. 'They can take the nail polish but please don't touch hair regulations. I can't go back to buns the migraines and hair loss was awful,' one said. 'At least y'all have the good hair standards - sad navy girl with tension headaches,' another commenter chimed in. An American manicure is similar to a French, with white tips and a clear or softer skin-colored natural polish.

'At least y'all have the good hair standards - sad navy girl with tension headaches,' one commenter chimed in, as different military branches have their own rules (stock image). Some women thought the ruling made sense and supported the lack of bold nail polish choices. A woman previously in the navy said, 'We had clear only. I never thought to question it. It was just part of the uniform like panty hose requirement.'.

'I agree with the policy,' a former soldier said. 'Subdued or flesh toned was always the standard. When we serve, we give up certain abilities like individuality.'. 'Lots of people can't wear nail varnish at work,' another explained. 'As it should be. All part of discipline and being a team,' a commenter claimed. In an updated video, Elora explained the regulations and showed a video of her old maroon color, which is no longer allowed.