You don't have to cut your hair, you just have to wear it above your collar while you are in uniform. Usually ladies just do a bun or a twist, so it looks fine. You will spend most of your time with your hat off, so maybe go on and pick out a style that suits you. You can't have clips or bows in your hair, and anything that is in there must be the same color as your hair (barettes or whatever). Hope that helps.