Soldiers in the U.S. Army will soon have to adhere to an updated policy on appearance and grooming, according to a new Army directive.

The "intent of this directive is to reinforce uniformity and discipline while fostering consistency and professionalism across the Army," according to a recent memorandum published by the Department of War. The new directive will apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Some of the main changes include "precise definition" for how to style hair for male and female soldiers, and clarified standards for cosmetics, fingernails, and jewelry, uniform and insignia wear, and body composition assessments, according to a news release .

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