Navy Allows Beards. The royal navy has always allowed beards, but never moustaches alone, and since at least the early 20th century has permitted its members to wear only a full set (i.e. Sailors currently experiencing facial irritation after shaving will.

The navy is updating its beard policy when it comes to sailors who suffer from pseudofolliculitis barbae, or pfb, more commonly known as razor bumps. According to a naval administrative message published last week, retired. In the early years of the army,.