New rules take effect next month for Fort Hood SoldiersNew Army Grooming Standards Take Effect Next MonthThe days of soldiers expressing themselves through hairstyles, jewelry and manicures will be over on October 15,2025. The move is a reversal of a Biden Administration order in 2021 that threw out long held grooming standards for male and female soldiers. New requirements only allow clear nail polish, skin tone makeup, and shorter hairstyles. List of Updated Grooming Rules for Fort Hood SoldiersBelow is sample of the Updated Grooming RulesHair:-Shaved heads are authorized for both male and female soldiers. Only clear nail polish is allowed-Men must keep their nails trimmed and not extending past their fingertips.