The IDF is extending its hand to female officers and NCOs, and has altered its dress code to allow a wider range of nail polish color options for women who stay in the army beyond their compulsory service.
A directive issued this week informs the manicure-conscious that in addition to the currently permitted pearl white, light pink, and French manicures (white nail tips), female officers and NCOs will be allowed to sport polish in shades of light purple, light brown, light gray, classic red, and burgundy while in uniform.
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The directive stressed that neon nail polish and sparkly nails are still prohibited, and that all a woman's fingernails must be painted the same color.
"One color of nail polish must be used, and each nail must be completely painted, and not include nail decorations," the directive reads.
Brig. Gen. Michel Yanko, head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, said the military had decided to change its nail polish policy after repeated request from female officers.
