text: why do they shave your head in the millitary? like wtf ;/ although 'the shaved head' was originally applied for good hygiene, it progressed to being executed as a means of 'humility of the military individual.' it also strips the individual of his individuality and allows everyone to be on par, or on an equal level with each other. as the basic-training uniform is also standard and applied to all recruits, allowing everyone the identical or uniformed look, so likewise is the shaved head.   in concluding: it is for personal hygiene, uniformity, and this promotes team work, unity and esprit de corps.