It’s funny how nice people are…until they realize you’ve shaved your head. For about a year now I have had the undeniable urge to fall into one of the latest trends, buzzing a section on the front part of your head. Singers like Rihanna and London’s latest, Ellie Goulding are a few women who have embraced the half–shaved-head style. Last week I finally made the plunge. In the dining room of my friend’s apartment, my roommate chopped off a chunk of my hair then buzzed it to a clean cut. I was both ecstatic and in shock when I looked in the mirror the first time after, but the overall feeling was freedom.
Most women have fallen prey to what our generation would consider to be the ideal, beautiful hairstyle. We all know the look, long voluptuous waves that cascade down our shoulders. Of course it is implied that we are crazy if we ever wanted to cut it and I wouldn’t be surprised if every Victoria Secret model had to sign some sort of
agreement to not sabotage their hair.
The other day while at work, a gentleman greeted my “good morning” back with a smile, did a double take, and then quickly looked away. After he left, I had to laugh, but it got me thinking. What is it about my shaved hairstyle that makes people so uncomfortable? If I had to shave part of my head for brain surgery or because I was going through treatment for cancer, no one would think twice. It is when we voluntarily cut our hair that we are ridiculed. It’s the same situation if a doctor was covered in tattoos. Are they going to prevent him from saving your life? Of course not. Is shaving a portion of my hair going to make me any less attractive? Absolutely not! With or without your hair, you are still beautiful, because there is more to you than just hair!
Yes, Brittany Spears, even you.
xoxo - Perry
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