Is a scalp micro-pigmentation (hair tattoo) prohibited in AR 670-1? Has anyone ever had to address a soldier with one?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:50:53 -0400

My friend who’s a SSG in the Army reserve has a soldier that has a scalp micro-pigmentation (hair tattoo) done on his head. We’ve searched in AR 670-1, and it seems that hair tattoo is out of regulation (prohibited). Has anyone ever seen it? And is it prohibited? or am I missing something here.
Thanks in advance.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 21 at 2022 1:29 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:29:35 -0400

If you found it in the reg, then it's a no-go, You can always check with JAG for clarification.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Mar 21 at 2022 5:36 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:36:57 -0400

How are you going to say that AR 670-1 says that a tattoo on the scalp is prohibited then ask "Is it prohibited?"

It literally says that one cannot have any tattoos on their head so that would include the scalp it seems. If someone is found to have a tattoo in a prohibited area:

e. Commanders will perform an annual check for new tattoos or brands above the neckline, wrists, and hands. If any unauthorized tattoos are found, the Soldier must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f. Tattoos on the face or head (to include on or inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears) were never authorized locations for tattoos. Soldiers with tattoos on the head or face must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f, unless the Soldier received a written waiver upon entry into the Army. Commanders will also conduct a simultaneous check for extremist, indecent,
sexist, and racist tattoos. If such tattoos exist, the Soldier must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f

The only thing it says is "unless the soldier received a written waiver upon entry into the Army." So if they don't have a waiver for it, that's a no go.