What are the rules on make-up, hair and accessories?

Q: What are the rules on make-up, hair and accessories?

From the 2026 AASCF Cheer Image Policy: Make-up should be uniform and appropriate for both the performance and the age of the athletes. Rhinestones: face, eyelid and hair rhinestones are not allowed. False eyelashes are allowed but may not be decorated in rhinestones or additional jewellery. No rhinestones, plastic or metallic decorations may be glued or woven into hair. Accessories (including hairpieces and bows) should not be a distraction to the performance, should be worn in a manner that minimises risk, should be adequately secured, and should not fall over the forehead into the eyes or block the athlete's view. Bows should not be excessive in size; acceptable bows are generally no more than 8 cm wide. Hair accessories should not be made of or contain metal or other materials that may cause injury. The AASCF documents reviewed for this guide do not set a separate rule on body jewellery.

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From the 2026 AASCF Cheer Image Policy:

Make-up should be uniform and appropriate for both the performance and the age of the athletes.
Rhinestones: face, eyelid and hair rhinestones are not allowed. False eyelashes are allowed but may not be decorated in rhinestones or additional jewellery. No rhinestones, plastic or metallic decorations may be glued or woven into hair.
Accessories (including hairpieces and bows) should not be a distraction to the performance, should be worn in a manner that minimises risk, should be adequately secured, and should not fall over the forehead into the eyes or block the athlete's view.
Bows should not be excessive in size; acceptable bows are generally no more than 8 cm wide.
Hair accessories should not be made of or contain metal or other materials that may cause injury.

The AASCF documents reviewed for this guide do not set a separate rule on body jewellery.