Yes, modern airline grooming standards for cabin crew (formerly called stewardesses) absolutely permit short hair, provided it is styled in a neat, professional, and "intentional" manner. For most major airlines, the rule is that hair must not touch the collar of the uniform; if it does, it must be tied back in a bun, ponytail, or braid. Consequently, short styles like pixies, bobs, or "lob" cuts that stay above the shoulders are very popular and considered highly practical for the job. The key requirement is that the hair must look polished and stay out of the face during service and emergency procedures. Extreme styles, such as shaved sides (undercuts), uneven "edgy" layers, or unnatural hair colors, are still generally prohibited by traditional carriers like Emirates or Delta. For male cabin crew, the standard is almost always a short, tidy cut that does not cover the ears or the collar. As the industry moves toward more inclusive grooming policies, some airlines have even begun to relax these rules, but "neatness and tidiness" remain the universal core principles for all flight attendants' hairstyles.