After consulting with multiple friends and family, on July 21st 2018, I decided to go full Amber Rose. Walking into the barbershop all I could think to myself was "Girl wtf are you doing?" All the men kept looking at me like I had three heads which was making me even more nervous. Yes fellas women go to the barbershop. I'm speaking for all of us when I say, stop starring at us like we're crazy. I decided to get my haircut by my barber that I used to go to back in South Florida. He used to cut my hair for me when I had my shortcut so I figured it would be the best bet to go to him so I wouldn't be looking crazy as hell. It's bad enough I was cutting my hair, but to have a messed up edge too? Oh man lol. So it was time for me to get into the chair, and chileeeeee the anxiety! (LOL) He started shaving my hair and I was like "Welp too late to turn back now". Once I got the mirror after everything was done, I think I fell in love with this new person that I was starring at. I felt like a complete badass and felt so free. Shaving my head was something I always told myself I would do after college. Why after college? I guess I wanted to refrain from the bad attention and reactions I thought I would get. People are always so quick to tell you what they don't like, and it was something I just didn't care to hear especially because it was important/special to me. I didn't care for the energy that wasn't supportive of my decisions. Its crazy because I actually got sooooo many compliments after cutting it. I was surprised because my head is already big as it is, and now there was nothing to cover it, nothing to hide behind. Just all head (LOL). It took some getting used to at first especially when walking past mirrors. Overall I love my cut and so far have no regrets about it. Here are some of the reasons why I decided to cut it.
1. Florida Is Too Hot
The weather played a huge part in my decision because I always found myself so uncomfortable. With the FL weather it constantly felt like there was a helmet on my head that just wouldn't come off. Sometimes I would feel so bad for girls with heads full of weave because I already had no hair to begin with and I was still so hot. When I'm hot, I typically sweat really bad (I get it from my dad) and it's really annoying. So if you have a have a problem you eliminate the issue right? Well hunny the hair had to get eliminated immediately. It was a feeling like no other when I felt that breeze run through my scalp for the very first time. lol
2. I Wanted To Do Something B O L D
I wasn't so exposed to weave until I moved to Florida. Back in New York, everyone wore their real hair. It was common and completely ok to embrace those kinky curls and big afros. So I guess I was never too familiar with weave enough to want to wear it all the time. My shortcut was me. It defined me, it was my signature. Everyone always knew me as the tall girl with the shortcut. However, the shortcut was getting kind of played. I had it since I was 15 years old, so I felt like it was time for something different, something BOLD. I just moved to a new city, got a new job, new place, it was time to do something big. So that big thing I decided to make my hair. I felt like now I really had to learn how to embrace my confidence because I noticed how my levels of self-esteem often depended on how my hair looked. But now I had nothing to protect any parts of my face, or nothing to hide behind. The only way I could possibly dress up my hair was by putting on huge earrings, or wearing a face of make-up and that was completely okay with me now.
3. No Hair Is Pretty Damn Popular Right Now
If you look around, and I mean really look around.....woman are really out here rocking the Amber Rose and killing it. It's something I love to see because it takes a fearless individual to walk around with absolutely no hair. Woman of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and ethnicities are pulling off these shaved head looks and I AM HERE FOR IT. I support anything that has to do with the positivity and empowerment of woman. Even if it's with things as small as shaving their hair.
4. It's Low Maintenance
It feels so good knowing that I no longer have to spend an abundance of money when it comes time to do my hair. Now, when I get my hair cut I pay $15 every 2-3 weeks. If I start to have the need to want to have my hair done, I will simply throw on a wig and be on my mighty way. I try to tie my hair up every night with a durag but most nights I forget. (Waves still be on swim though lol). My showers no longer require a bonnet and a shower cap. I just hop in, and wet my hair if, and when I feel like it. I haven't started playing with different hair dyes as of yet because of my job, but something might be coming real real soon ;)
5. Because I Freaking Wanted To
If you are stuck between doing something that you've been thinking about for awhile....JUST DO IT. Try a new hairstyle, a bright lipstick, a risky outfit, etc. Whatever it is do it, own it, and love it. Forget the opinions of others. You will be sorry later when you see someone pulling off that same thing you wish you had done, but just didn't have the courage to do. Be your authentic unique self at all times. Take that risk! Y O L O ♡
Niyah
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