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Is curly hair not allowed in Japanese school?
This article discusses the history and current regulations of hair policies in Japanese schools. Hair regulations have been around since the Meiji period, with male students expected to keep their hair short and neat, while female students were expected to keep their hair tied up or pulled back into a bun or ponytail. Curly or wavy hairstyles are generally discouraged as they are seen as unkempt or untidy due to potential hygiene issues or distraction from learning during class time. Schools typically enforce their policies through inspections and if a student fails an inspection due to having an unacceptable hairstyle then they may face disciplinary action such as being sent home until they fix their hairstyle accordingly.
