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UPS Tweaks Strict Appearance Guidelines, Lifts Ban On Beards And Natural Black Hairstyles
Analyst Breakdown
- UPS has lifted its restrictions regarding facial hair and natural Black hairstyles such as Afros and braids, according to internal memos that have been reviewed by The Wall Street Journal
- The revised rules allow beads and mustaches, which are “definitely acceptable as long as they are worn in a businesslike manner and don’t create a safety concern
- ” Various hairstyles including “afros, braids, curls, coils, locs, twists and knots” are also permitted, and there are no specific gender guidelines — only a statement that employees “dress appropriately for your workday