Head and facial hair shall be kept clean and groomed at all times. Unit commanders may implement necessary restrictions regarding extreme hair styles that relate to safety, security, health, or hygiene issues and standards. Restrictions may result in exclusion from certain work assignments.
The following guidelines apply:
- Hair care services shall be available to all inmates
- Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, shall be permitted to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month
- Hair care equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected before each use by approved methods of the State Board of Barber Examiners, pursuant to the Business and Professions Code, section 6578.5(h), "Grounds For Disciplinary Action"