At a time when people are allowed to embrace their sexuality, expression of art through tattoos, those of kinki textured hair cant wear dreadlocks in the Navy. Dreads are professional, acceptable, and do not interfere with headgear or a neat appearance. Cherie Wright was a pioneer in getting rectangular squared, neatly manicured, 3/4 inch or smaller dreadlocks approved in the Marines in 2015. Dreads are a natural way to liberate hair from excessive pulling, tugging, and damage from extensions and chemical relaxers. Some are forced to wear hair pieces to cover hair that is too bulky to fit under our covers. It is time to embrace diversity by accepting service members that desire dreadlocks.
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