I wrote recently about bald women and how inspiring I find some of them. I really do believe that bald is beautiful, and the only real problem is that we aren’t all used to seeing bald women. In fact, if I decided today I was going to shave my head people would probably assume I was crazy (a bit like Britney Spears). But why should it be?
I have had this page bookmarked for ages and meant to post about it. I found a collection of photographs of bald celebrities, and I really do think they prove the point ‘bald is beautiful’:
Just click here to view the ‘Bald Is Beautiful’ gallery at the ABC news website.
These women may not be completely bald, but even having your hair that short can be extremely daring for a woman. I do imagine how free it must feel, but I am so attached to my hair. I wish I wasn’t.
Just wanted to thank you for writing/creating this. I’ve been thinking about shaving my head lately and this was a positive reinforcement (which is tough to come by, seeing as how a majority of our society has the vanity of a woman’s hair wrapped around it’s fingers)
) Thank you
–Heather A.
ive been struggling with trich since the age 8 and i am 22. ive tried everything and now i am thinking of shaving my head as a cure. did you do this? did it help alievate the physical need to pick, and help leave room for curing the mental aspect?
thank you for your honest and post…
its helping a lot.
summer b
I have never shaved my head – I am too scared of what people think. I wish hair wasn’t so close to a woman’s identity, and I don’t believe it should be. It is a fantasy of mine to shave my hair off. Maybe one day I’ll get the guts to do it?
Summer,
I’m 20 and I’ve had trich since I was 13. I shaved my head today. I was tired of the hats, the wigs, the bandanas, and the looks. I came to a point where i knew I needed to love myself for me whether I had hair or not. I cannot describe the deep sense of freedom that passed through me as I shaved the rest of my hair off. I am scared, yes, of what today will bring..but I know that in the future it will only make me stronger. I wish you the best of luck with defeating you trich. I honestly believe this will work for me.
-Michelle
After a really crazy 2008 where I finally rid myself of childhood demons, I shaved my head. It was so liberating. If you are scared to do it because you are worried what other people will think of you, think again. Honestly, I have gained a lot of respect from people for doing it. I let it grow out for about 11 months, when it finally got to where it was when I cut it, and then I cut it again. Although this time not as short. Only 7/8″ instead of 1/4″.
I believe when women shave their heads it sends a more powerful message than most realize. It says to me that I’m strong, I don’t need to conform to the social norms that popular society puts in front of me. In addition the bald hairstyle puts more emphasis on the eyes which almost always puts forth the inner strength that women have.
Agree.. i wish if i can shave my head! all i can is to cut it so short like 7 cm and that’s it although my parents don’t like it but i don’t care.
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I could talk about this topic FOEVER!
I shaved my head, after wanting to do it for a long time, in 2007. I was 19 and in college. It was the the best thing I’ve ever done for myself! As odd as it sounds, it really forced me to be…me. You can always tone down your makeup, change your clothing, etc…but this was so honest. I woke up some mornings, dreading to go to class…but the majority of the days I wore my bald head proud and it felt so good and so strong.
It did create some major tension between me and my family. I’m very close with them so that part was super painful (my extended family and friends were fine with it! At least to my face…) But sometimes things need to come to surface and be dealt with. Can’t live for others your whole life! And these kinds of things, in our apperance obsessed culture (esp for women), tend to bring out the true colors of people. Yourself included.
So if you’re thinking about it, I’d say gp for it ladies. I highly recommend it.
Sorry for the bit of rambling!
Fuminori – Thanks so much for coming and sharing your experience of shaving your head (and sorry I took so long to reply). I totally get what you’re saying about that. Wow I really admire the fact that you could do that too!
i think i will be scared of myself if i cut my hair or shave it to the roots…it makes me scary!but the lady that is in the top looks amazing..and i liked the style of her shaved head.wonderfull!!i’m thinking on it ..but i’m thinking that how could i explaine it for my family..they will look bad i think.hahaha..never mind..if i think about these things i’d better die.i just say…DO WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO AND ALWAYS FEEL FREE!!!!!GOOD LUCK
Sou – I know, I feel like my friends and family would also think it looks bad. One day I’ll have the courage to do it!
I don’t use to see bald womens in my country (Argentina), but you know what? every bald woman that i saw, it’s one of the most beautifull things i saw in my life, i love that kind of womens, i think they give to you a diferent message, a diferent point of view and that’s it’s wonderfull.
yes, i would be in love and i would get married with a bald woman and you know why?
BECAUSE THEY’RE DIFFERENT.
if you are reading this and you’re thinking to shave your head, go ahead, with no doubts and… (call me, pretty girl, i’m single
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thanks for the space, i freed myself for a while
sorry if my english is bad
Rodrigo – Thanks for the positive words about women with shaved heads. That made me smile
i think the more u think about this the more it holds u back….so u should just go 4 it ………….i had waist length long beautiful hair..and i shaved my eyebrows too..it took me three straight hours to complete the task on my own ..natalie portman looks awesome in the picture above u will look more beautiful once u do it, it bring out ur eyes beautifully..n trust me do it yourself it just makes u feel so strong….and the family who loves u may think its an extreme step but then they will still love u the same………………. so what r u guys waiting 4 just do it……..it will change u ……. girls this is one way u can have a rebirth in one life………………
Neha – Thanks for your positive comment. I think you are right about it bringing otu other aspects of your beauty. Unfortunately I sometimes talk about it to my friends and they say it would be wrong and would look bad. I know that it doesn’t matter what they think, but it still holds me back
mspennylane-dear, trust me its not that bad if u want i can leave u some pics of mine. well i dont have pics when i was totally bald but i do have pics of me after 3 months of shaving my head. trust me i am not pretty, but do u believe my mom thinks that i look smarter in short hair
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If this is any help, speaking as a male, I find women with ultra short hair (or even sporting a shaved head) very attractive. A beautiful woman with hair is just as beautiful without…..
Hey, I have Trich, Ive had it for 8 years. And today is my one week pull free since shaving my head last Sunday. Bald is Beautiful!!! =]
I wish I had your courage, I have been suffering for 12 years. I just cry when I read about my problem. You should feel very proud of yourself!
so my name is tara and i recently cut my hair and im 14 and i dont regret a thing! its a new exciting memorable experience and i feel it was just the thing to put my life in to check and im still getting checked out by the fellas! i feel beautiful
i was attached to my hair but i convinced myself that’ll itll grow back. its more about the substance than the appareance ladys
tara diaz-wow,congradulations,good job,how do you feel?
My mother doesn’t approve, and strangers have rudely asked if I have cancer (as if its any of their business?!), but I love the convenience and the statement it makes about non-conformity. I have also really noticed that it brings the focus to my eyes, and that suddenly, larger earrings look good on me!