Full details on what is changing for the “Disney Look”

Yesterday we shared the news that the Disney Look would be changing. Disney’s new approach provides greater flexibility with respect to forms of personal expression surrounding gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles, and costume choices; and allowing appropriate visible tattoos. Disney is updating them to not only remain relevant in today’s workplace, but also enable their cast members to better express their cultures and individuality at work.

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Today we received more details on what is changing as many of you had questions on tattoos, hair styles and more.

The following guidelines have been developed to establish consistency and to maintain the quality and integrity of the Disney brand.

Here are some of the bigger updates to the Disney Look:

BODY MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION  

Intentional body modification or alteration for the purpose of achieving a visible,  physical effect that disfigures, deforms or similarly detracts from a professional image is  prohibited.  

Examples include, but are not limited to: brands, body piercing  (other than ear piercing), tongue piercing or splitting, tooth filing, earlobe expansion, and disfiguring skin implants.

TATTOOS 

Visible tattoos are permitted, with the exception of  placement on the face, head or neck. Tattoos must be no  larger than the Cast Member’s hand when fully extended  with the fingers held together.  

Undergarments, which include matching fabric tattoo sleeves,  are permitted for coverage of larger tattoos on the arms. 

Tattoos that depict nudity, offensive or inappropriate language  or images, or violate Company policies (including policies  prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race,  color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national  origin, ancestry, age, disability or any other protected category) are not permitted.  

FACIAL HAIR 

Facial hair should be neatly groomed and well maintained.  The shaving of lines or shapes in facial hair is permitted provided they do not depict offensive  words or symbols.  

NAILS  

Nails should be clean. If polish is used, it should be  the same on each nail and well maintained in one  solid color or French manicure style. Charms or  decals on nails are not permitted. Fingernails  should not exceed one-fourth of an inch  beyond the fingertip.  

HAIRSTYLING & HAIR COLORING  

Hairstyles that are clean and well maintained represent our Disney brand. Hair length,  including completely shaved styling, is at the Cast Member’s discretion. Hair below shoulder  length should be secured if it falls forward over the face or covers the nametag while  working. 

If the hair color is changed, it should be well maintained and in natural occurring hues. Examples of hair colors that are not considered natural  would be colors such as blue, green, pink, purple, etc.  

The shaving of lines or shapes in the hair is permitted provided they do not depict offensive words or symbols.  

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MEDICAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS 

Reasonable accommodations are provided to Cast Members under the Disney Look for  medical restrictions. A Cast Member may request a medical accommodation by completing  and sending to the Employee Relations team a completed Request for Medical Accommodation  in Employment form and, where applicable, a Physician’s Certification for Employee Accommoda tions. These forms are available on The Hub. 

The Employee Relations team will evaluate the information provided and manage the process  to provide a timely response to the Cast Member. The team is available to discuss any  questions or concerns the Cast Member may have. 

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS 

Reasonable accommodations are provided to Cast Members under the Disney Look for  sincerely-held religious beliefs. A Cast Member may request a religious accommodation by  completing and sending to Employee Relations a Religious Accommodation Request form that is  available on The Hub. 

Employee Relations will facilitate the interaction with the Cast Member to determine the  Cast Member’s specific, individual needs and will manage the process to provide a timely response to the Cast Member. The team is available to discuss any questions/concerns the  Cast Member may have.  

To read the full Disney Look Guidelines click here.

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