shave my head

Nobody seems to understand me, I swear. I told a few of my close friends that I want to shave my head in a few years, and they were completely disturbed by it. They kept asking why would you do such a thing? You have such beautiful hair!! And I explained that without hair one must be more confident in themselves. I feel for myself it is an important milestone. I personally hide behind my hair. And besides I have heard it is a insane, invigorating, and empowering experience. I am excited about it. Everyone keeps saying, you are going to look so ugly with your head shaved, blah blah blah. My husband is fine with it. He told me I am beautiful no matter what, and I can do whatever I want to do and he will surport me. But what can I say to these other people who are saying anything they can to change my mind? I find it all quite irratating…

When I first did it, I had a moment of “holy crap what was I thinking” panic. But it actually helped me become more confident-when you have no hair to hide behind, you have to be more sure of yourself. I kept it shaved for four months, and I loved it.

So, I really want to shave my head. But I am a woman, and will get so much crap for it. I personally think it will help me along my path and help me better understand myself. Two of my friends have done it before, and said it is an invigorating and empowering experience. Anyway, I think I will be waiting a few years before hand, so I can grow out my hair really long, and mentally prepare and then I am planning to donate my hair to charity afterwards. Have any other females done this? What was your reaction to yourself after doing it? Did other people treat you different?

My friends say it’s crazy but yeah.. I’ve always wanted to do this! All I really need is the perfect time to shave it all off! The growing process will be a long time.. but I think i’ll enjoy it.. If not, time to buy some wigs!

It´s just hair, it will grow again. If anybody needs more encouragement, they should know this:

It’s comfortable

It’s easy

It’s reversible

It’s bold! ha

done this for chldren in need, a few years ago-

it felt weirdly wonderful, when people stroked my bonce!

Spring means I buzz my skull down to a millimeter ever week or so.

I’ll grow it out again come mid fall.

Haven’t used a razor yet.

Total freedom! Shaved it all off after 19 years of long curly hair. Completely liberating.

Okay, so I finally got up the courage to shave my head. I’ve been wanting to do this for countless years, and I finally did! I couldn’t be happier.
I do admit, I was a little worried about what people at work would say, but everyone has been extremely supportive.
I only wish I could have done it while my Mamaw were still alive. It’s been 5 years since she had to deal with breast cancer, and the loss of her hair. I did this for her. I miss her greatly.

And yeah, it’s definitely worth doing, whether for a reason, or just for the hell of it. It feels great, and showering in the morning is so much faster!

Well, this was supposed to be the weekend that it was all coming off, but due to circumstances beyond my control, it’s going to be somewhat delayed for now.

However, my hair is at about 1/12 inch these days, and I’m re-buzzing it myself about every second or third day, so I’m still about 99% of the way there now. If you look at me from a distance, you might not realize I still have hair on my head!