# 28 CFR § 551.4: Hair length

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 551.4
- **Heading:** Hair length
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT > PART 551—MISCELLANEOUS > Subpart A—Grooming

## Text

(a) The Warden may not restrict hair length if the inmate keeps it neat and clean.
(b) The Warden shall require an inmate with long hair to wear a cap or hair net when working in food service or where long hair could result in increased likelihood of work injury.
(c) The Warden shall make available to an inmate hair care services which comply with applicable health and sanitation requirements.
[44 FR 38252, June 29, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 59509, Dec. 4, 1981]

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 551.1 § 551.1 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.2 § 551.2 Mustaches and beards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.3 § 551.3 Hairpieces.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.3.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.4 § 551.4 Hair length.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.4.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.5 § 551.5 Restrictions and exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.5.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.6 § 551.6 Personal hygiene.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.6.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.7 § 551.7 Bathing and clothing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.7.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.10 § 551.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.11 § 551.11 Authority to approve a marriage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.12 § 551.12 Eligibility to marry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.13 § 551.13 Application to marry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.14 § 551.14 Special circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.14.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.15 § 551.15 Furloughs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.15.md)
- [28 CFR § 551.16 § 551.16 Marriage ceremony in the institution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.16.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-551.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.