Air India's New Grooming Rules Include "Shave Head For Receding Hairline"

For its women crew members, Air India said that foundation and concealers matching the skin tone are mandatory.

Air India has released new grooming guidelines for all its crew members. In a circular spanning 40 pages, the Tata-owned airline has warned against taking the guidelines casually.

"For the male crew, black uniform jackets must be worn throughout the flight in all cabins. (During boarding, service, and deplaning). Personal tie pins are not allowed. Crew can wear a tie without the tie pin if not issued. Only black calf-length socks without logos are to be worn with the uniform. Men must maintain neat short haircut with side parting (without volume)," the circular read.

The airline has also asked its male crew members to shave daily and apply hair gel mandatorily.

"Use of hair gel is mandatory. Male crew with deep receding hairlines and male balding patches must keep a clean shaved head or bald look. The head must be shaved daily. A crew cut is not permitted. Grey hair is not permitted. Grey hair must be regularly coloured in a natural shade. Fashion colours and heena are not permitted. Rings - Only one ring in wedding band design is allowed for men. Only one Sikh Kada with a maximum width of 0.5 cm thickness in gold or silver without any design, logos or stones may be worn. (No bracelets)," the guidelines read.