How I did it: I am a member of Americorps, a ten month program designed for youth to serve in communities all around america, with a living allowance provided and a great oppurtunity to learn while serving. I got into a conversation with a buddy who also was interested in shaving her head, and I did it the next day. The reason I said it took a year is because I first knew I wanted to a year ago.

Lessons & tips: If you get the idea, let it sit in your mind for a good two days, make sure you want to do it, tell people about your plans and see if their reaction affects your confidence in wanting to do it. If it does affect you, you might not want to do it because you will get some weird looks and negative opinions, although most people think it's brave and cool to do it.

But also, once you are sure you would like to do it, DO IT! don't hesitate. it's totally worth it

Resources: clippers and a friend who is spontaneous

Oct 13, 2008, 05:08PM PDT | 0 comments | 3 cheers