Bald Women – Why So Shocking?

Proportionately there aren’t many women who are bald compared to men. It makes sense, since hair loss can be a lot more common in men. This probably explains why it seems to be a lot more shocking to see a bald woman than a bald man. But should it be?

Daring to Be Bald

I believe that some women look absolutely beautiful bald. In fact many bald women will play it up, adding really bold eye make-up, or perhaps using some stunning earrings that stand out a lot more than they would if they had hair. Women go bald for many reasons, and some women try to cover it up where others do not.

In the case of trichotillomania it can be hard, as there can be bald patches. I know people who choose to shave off their hair (or at least I have heard of people who do) as a way of ending the hair pulling problem. That is, either shaving it bald or extremely close to it. But would I do it?

I have to say I think being bald or at least having very short hair would be liberating. No longer would I worry about pulling my hair, but it isn’t just that.

How Important Is Hair Really?

We place a lot of importance on things like hair. But when we lose something like that, we have to deal with it. Losing your hair isn’t like one of your organs failing. People can live perfectly well without hair, though psychologically it can be devastating.

That is why I admire bald women who still show the world that they are beautiful, and they don’t need hair to make them so.

We will all remember Jade Goody as she was when she lost her hair, but I think she looked beautiful. She may not have had trichotillomania, or have even heard of it, but I am still so inspired.