No Hair, Don't Care: Women Talk About Shaving Their Heads | Get Real | Refinery29
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I am waiting for this channel to do a vid on women who let their hair go gray. I am tired of people asking me how come I don't dye my hair. There is a freedom in that too. 😑
So true. Like, granny hair is such a trend right now but when it's just real greying hair, people go crazy. but as long as Guy Tang did it, it's so beautiful. /s
gray hair is beautiful!
Marie with an E I am 33 and getting a lot of white strands. I think they are just fine and I don't owe to anybody to have black hair
I'm 14 and my hair is turning grey in some spots
Marie with an E i love this
“You’re never really gonna see your true self in the mirror.” Incredibly correct. Who we are comes from the inside. The outside is just what we use to represent what’s on the inside.
Kevin Nguyen I think you missed the point. And in no way was I being philosophical. I think you just wanted to make a sarcastic comment on the internet.
Amen. You hit the nail on the head
I shaved my hair about a month ago. Although my boyfriend stopped talking to me I am kind of happy with it.
What, why did your boyfriend stop talking to you??
If your boyfriend stopped talking to you because you cut off your hair, you needed a new boyfriend anyway.
I had to educate my husband about why this is so taboo. He has told me countless times since I shaved my head that it wasn't the hair he fell in love with. So, your bf didn't see the real you. I'm sure you're a beautiful person, and you deserve the love and respect of another, no matter what.
Good riddance BF!
Someone needs to get rid of a certain someone...
Funny how society cant understand women shaving their hair off and see it as a sign of emotional instability. I live in a traditional and conservative town and im the only girl with a short pixie cut. (Technically 1.5 inch buzz) I like being unique and though the weird stares are uncomfortable at times. I have fun imagining what is going on in their heads. Its fun making others uncomfortable just cause of my simple looks.
probably because of that Britney-meltdown...
@@heidithechubbybunny8949 The sensationalism of that never made any sense either. "ZOMG, celebrity goes SO CRAZY that they actually cut their hair off!" Some people just don't get out much, and will weave drama out of anything.
lol how does being in a conservative town have ANYTHING to do with ur short ass hair
Because maybe they (the town?) think like someone I know, that the image of a ‘true woman’ is having long, flowing locks, that that’s the way a woman ‘should be’-‘(god) even says so in the Bible’.
Until she gets old, then apparently that’s what women do, cut their hair shorter/have shorter hairstyles.
So if they see any woman idk, looking under 50, if they have short hair, oh no, oh dear, how unnatural. And if they get it colored, Lord help that poor soul, tsk tsk. Why she would want to change/decorate her body like that...
Kendell Adams nah, someone I know does. Just trying to show/explain that yeah some people do actually have that ah. Opinion. Of short hair vs long hair and stuff and when it’s ‘meant/okay’ to have short hair. @.@
I shaved my head three days ago and hearing these women made me feel so free for having done that. I already got some negative feedback from my family, my very much loved grandma said she was disappointed in me, which I couldn't resonate with and it made me so upset I cried. But it served as a lesson about me standing up for who I am and for what I decide to do with my body, and if someone wants to believe that that means I have a flawed character, so be it, they're not worth the trouble.
I shaved my head about 3 years ago and kept it shaved for almost a year. Then grew it to a super short pixie which is what I have now. Mannnnn I got harassed from old men I don’t know and the old men at my gym for 2 months. I let them know in a nice way I don’t care what they think they but they wouldn’t stop harassing me until one day I snapped and I went OFF on them. It was like they just wanted to bully me and get their way and intimidate me into growing it out again but I kept going shorter and shorter and it pissed them off. The crazy thing is I was cool with them till I shaved my head but some people have nothing better to do than try to control others. I have NO regrets for shaving it except I wish I would have done it sooner.
honestly ima be real with you lots of girl shave their heads looking for attention or some other mental issues i dont think women realize that when you go out of your way to shave your head we kinda dont care like girls be like i feel free i shaved my head and i say cool no ones gives 2 fucks and other feel like there going against society standards
when society is going to shame you no matter how you look no hair or not so fuck everyones opinion you take what people say to you personally your a idiot and no matter how you look theres going to be haters so shave your head people will look and if it makes you happy keep it but you women wont survive one fucking day as a man.men get shamed by society every single day we have the highest suicide rate because women shame us and society but the real men survive or they kill themself so what ever emotions you feel about people judging you just remember theres someone else thats got it ten times worse
@@TaliixTif You also say this like men don't shame each other. “thats gay” is a insult from men I picked up saying this from my cousin who is a man. They have the highest suicide rates because certain places discourage therapy for men. This is usually discouraged by men themselves and women too!
@@TaliixTif and saying whatever feelings you've had someone's got worse is invalidating. Its like saying “you can't be happy because someone has it better”
@@TaliixTif “Woman won't survive one fucking day as a man” Thats interesting considering how many single mothers there are. Also likewise to men women suffer alot from societal standards. I've seen it from my mom she has been both a mother and father to me. When my father ran away my mom looked after three kids with over five shops and would fly to Thailand to buy stock.
i feel like why do women need to explain everything they do to their selves in society I mean men dont do that why do we need to right?
Exactly!
Because society treats women shaving their heads as a sign of an emotional breakdown or instability. Which is wrong. Women shouldnt have to explain themselves but if they don’t they’re treated as if they’re crazy.
They don't need to explain anything, they just insist on treating everything as if it were a serious political issue.
Exactly! I shaved my head last year and it was the best decision ever! I didn't ask anyone, l didn't tell anyone. Donated it to cancer patient and came home. My parents were shocked but the next day they were cool about it.. :)
👏👏👏
I have real short hair already. I've always wanted to shave it, and after this; I'm going to. Probably today. Thanks.
Alicia Cowder I have already really short hair as well and I was thinking the exact same thing. :)
Alicia Cowder AMAZING!
Go girrlll
I actually thought the same thing after watching this... And then I went and shaved my head.
Panic! Fall Out Pilots did you regret it? I kind of want to do it
how is "pretty for a black girl" still a thing? That's so damn obnoxious
Rude and also frighteningly racist!!! 🙁
I shaved my head yesterday and I've never loved myself as much as I do rn and my mom wont even look at me but I realized if you dont think I'm beautiful that's not my problem 🤷♀️... everyone is beautiful keep your head up ❤
That's when you can truly weed out those who love conditionally vs those who love unconditionally. And not looking at your own daughter........because of her hair length???? That's pretty disturbing. You're supposed to love and accept your children no matter WHAT they look like. What happens (god forbid) you get cancer and lose your hair because of radiation. Is mom going to be so disgusted she won't look at you? If yes, then you need to re-think your willingness to value and trust her as "family" and someone you can count on for love and comfort. A mother's love KNOWS NO BOUNDS! Period! That's said, there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with women who choose to have buzz cuts or a shaved head. If it's okay for f'ng men to do it then it's perfectly fine for women to do it.
I always wanted to shave my head, but I'm afraid I will be to ugly.
Well, it's not like it's for everyone so don't think too hard :)
I felt the same too, but I still did it and I love it! just do it, it's so easy to deal with! :))
+china doll it's annoying to deal with everyone asking about it though and then some think you're crazy
+Alex S. yea I know, but you don't do it for them, do you? ^^
+TheSunday102 There is no such thing as ugly
I had this obsession with getting a pixie cut & now I wanna shave my hair cause why not?
Monisbored same. I got a pixie but now that it's about shoulder length I really want to shave it all off but I know that my mom would never let me. It took me months just to convince her to let me get a pixie
Kaleigh Martin holy crap! That's exactly like me, my hair's at shoulder length. It took 10 months of convincing for me. My mom said I shouldn't shave because I'm in theatre & I could lose roles. I'm waiting 'til college.
Monisbored I'm gonna tell my mom that i want to donate it because I've always wanted to and she'll probably be more likely to let me do it if I'm donating! We'll have to see how that turns out. I'll probably have to let it grow out a bit more but I definitely want to donate it
Kaleigh Martin Moms am I right? Why is there such a stigma about girls with little or no hair? It's just hair & I don't think it should determine our beauty or worth,
omg I relate! I had a pixie but I'm growing it out rn (its in between chin and shoulder length) and every time I wanted to get my pixie trimmed, it'd take a lot of convincing and arguing with my mom. Now I'm thinking of getting a side cut but I already know she'll say no..so I'll probably wait a few years
The girl in the rainbow shirt with the nose ring is honestly so beautiful I'm crying
CutieKay true
ikr
I relied too much on my hair and I shaved it off for the first time last year in March and again this year two months ago. Shaving my head was the best thing I've ever done. It made me more confident. So many people think short hair isn't feminine or cute but I really love the look.
I really do feel more people should give this a shot at some point in their lives because it's wonderful no longer feeling a strong attachment to hair. It's wonderful to no longer depend on hair.
I highly recommend it for anyone contemplating it.
+Laura Cherarad I never really thought I looked awesome but I just did it and let come what may you never know until you try
+Laura Cherarad I shaved my head for the fact of me hating my body and looks. I thought I could never embrace my looks (and I have scoliosis so my neck is bent and I thought it looked horrid), but I've never loved myself nor felt as strng as I did when I shaved my head. Go for it!
+angethedumbone I have severe scoliosis too! I just thought it was a small world we live in that we both shaved our heads for about the same reasons and why both have curved spines
Maighdean Gemini Haha what a suprise.. I was hesitating if I should comment or not but decided to do it for some strange reason, and now this. x)
good for you! I would never be able to be as bold as you or these women in this video and that's really admireable
When I was 14 this video inspired me to shave my head I'm now 19 and still haven't grown my hair out it's liberating and I've never felt more like my true self
I shaved my head 4 weeks ago. At first I was too scared/ anxious about people's reactions. But now I really feel like I don't care as much anymore about people's thoughts on my appearance. It was freeing.
If you want to shave your head but are too scared: this is your sign. I am. Your sign. Do it, it will free u
I just shaved my head two days ago!! No regrets!!!!!
+The amazing des Is not on fire I want it too
+The amazing des Is not on fire YASSSS
Related to each one of them. It's truly empowering, a confidence booster and it's just a great experience. I felt even better about myself; and still do after cutting my hair.
+Leazz Way Thanks for sharing your story. Beautiful! 💯
its so ugly looking. its disgusting. stop purposely making yourself ugly. omg i hate looking at it
Spoonicus H. Christ at least she can have “ugly” hair temporarily. Seems like you’re stuck with an ugly personality forever. I personally, find it fucking hot.
@@spoonicush.christ3252 HAHAHAHA, fuck off and get a life you prick. She can do whatever the hell she wants with her body.
No more princess mentality. I'm not waiting for a 'prince' to save me and my hair does NOT define me.
I LOOOOOOVE my short hair 👑
I'm proud of anyone who does this
Teg The Egg 🙏
but the double standard is most of these women would hate it if their boyfriend or husband just came home one day, with a long pink ponytail, but then expect men to just like their short boy cut hair, its an absolute doudle standard
@@brockcharz2104 troll incel
@@brockcharz2104 I would love my boyfriend coming home with a long pink ponytail :/
@@denim8863 cant argue with what i said, so call me an incel lol,
I just did mine yesterday! Every article I read said 'you're going to have a moment when your stomach drops into your shoes' but I never did. It was just fun and empowering and cool! I find myself more attractive now than I did with hair, is that weird? Idk, just glad I did it.
i kind of hope in the future it will be normal for girls to have short hair and guys long. or even for both genders to be able to have whatever length hair they want without being pressured by society.
no one is forcing women not to shave their hair
@@sanfury subconsciously, you are being forced not to shave your hair. And once you do You recieve weird looks, rude comments regarding personal aspects of your life because assumptions made because of your shaved head. If it was that easy there wouldn't be a discussion and videos made about it. Let's be real it's still viewed as a bold thing to cut your hair because it still is not the norm for women...which is wrong
@@denim8863 people gonna judge no matter what deal with it people are trash and im included just do your thing and be happy
but the double standard is most of these women would hate it if their boyfriend or husband just came home one day, with a long pink ponytail, but then expect men to just like their short boy cut hair, its an absolute doudle standard
@@brockcharz2104 true
I asked my mom today if I could shave my hair and she said no. Though she is always encouraging confidence so I'm going to send this to her! Hopefully it'll help.
+Meso Phyl I don't want to disobey my parents.
honey, it's your life. You've only got one. hair grows back, she'll have to get over it.
Thefabartist same teven tho they said i could do it they clearly arent happy about it and dont like it. But these videos really give me some braveness i hope we can do it :)
Thefabartist good luck, darling, wishing you the best 😘 💇
Lol me too
I shaved my head for the first time yesterday and at first I felt like it was a mistake and that I had a weird shaped head and that my forehead was too small, but now I realize after watching this video and a few others similar to this, my hair doesn't define who I am as a person and only I should care about if I think I look beautiful or if I think I can rock having no hair. I'm still me and that's all I should care about.
I love this. When I buzz cut my hair three years ago it was so liberating. I felt free and did a backflip (not really) but I felt like I could take on the world. My hair grew out now, but I never forget how freeing it was to not have to deal with hair for a while. I loved it. I love myself with or without my tresses. Live free my beautiful women.
Thank you
Shaved my head a week or two ago and if anyone is trying to decide whether or not to shave their own head... do it. It’s so freeing and honestly such a confidence boost.
JUST SHAVED MINE LAST NIGHT!
I love it!
Never felt more feminine
Never felt more beautiful
One downside:
My head's cold 😂
❤️❤️❤️
I've shaved my head many times and this is still inspiring. For anyone else who does this, YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
I shaved my head just now! Wanted this for years, mostly just to feel free because my hair is very thick :) and I have a very tiny head, haha! Think it will look beter if my hair is 1 cm, now it's 2 mm omg!
Evaa404 .
Mine is 4mm lol
dang, maybe if you had hair, you would be able to spell the easiest word in the English Language: Better
did u grow it back then
Slothful Gaming don’t be a hater no one likes lonely bitches 🖕🏻✌🏻😑
I was extremely attached to my hair, it influenced a lot of my decisions (especially considering I straightened it so my mood changed with the weather). When I had cancer and decided to shave, I was able to see myself in the mirror for the first time. The confidence boost was immediate. I feel what these girls are saying, and I'm going to shave it again.
Good for u, it’s better when ur forced to shave ur head cus then part of the embarrassment of shaving ur head is the decision as to why since everybody loves their hair and wants nice hair.
Its being comfortable in your own skin and going against the norm
Best of luck to you!!
I love my buzzcut!
Do it if you want it! You will totally rock it!!!
+Petite Ophine 👍🏾
+Petite Ophine doing it in the autumn
I shaved my head last night. I really like it
i love my jared head
Petite Ophine im afraid it might not look good because all the girls i see who do it are skinny and im not fat but im chubby in some places. So im afraid it wont suit my head because i sometimes have a double chin . Like idk and i cant know unless i do it. But ive wanted to for like 6 months now. But i have short hair. Like shoulder length rn
To the girl that said she had someone tell her “girls shouldn’t have their hair shaved”
My response “why not?!”
“Why do some guys have their hair long?!” I pose you this question Society
I told my mom I wanted to shave my head she said I would regret it then I asked what if I was a boy would she had let me she said yes and my dad was just worried about me getting made fun of
I shaved my head after watching this video. I decided I didn't care anymore and I think I look beautiful :)
Taylor B how I’m looking forward doing it as well!
I want to shave my head but I'm 110% sure my round face would look ridiculous.
oh god same here T.T
saaame.
my cousin has a round face and she shaved her head and honestly, she looks beautiful xx
stephyclaws I'm sure it suits some people, but I feel like I'm not one of them.
røsie You never know 😛 xx
Me: omg i want a buzzcut so badly!
Hm lets see..
Step1: be attractive
Me: okay not gonna do that i guess
Xxsky drawsxX I dare you to shave it all off ! it's what you really want don't be fear's bitch
Xxsky drawsxX HAHAHAHA TOO TRUE
Same, I did it anyway
Hair doesn’t really make a difference to the way you look when you really think about it. I’ve had several different hairstyles, none have made me uglier or more attractive
Shave it off. It's temporary. If you dislike it, the hair will come back. Stronger.
Just sitting here in awe at their beauty
Shave your head . Don't sit on the fence . Take control of you life and do what you want
but the double standard is most of these women would hate it if their boyfriend or husband just came home one day, with a long pink ponytail, but then expect men to just like their short boy cut hair, its an absolute doudle standard
@@brockcharz2104 no one is saying men can't be surprised or shocked when they see a girl bald (that's an understandable reaction, cause most girls have long hair). what the problem is is when they act as if it's their right for that girl to grow back her hair back, with statements like; "she was so much prettier with long hair...she's just a 6 now", "you should wear a wig", "oH lOL pRObaBLY a LESBIAN", etc.
These were all beautiful stories.
as silly as this might be but shaving my head signifies freedom. and the perks that come with having short hair
You women are so brave!! I have always wanted to shave my head-- but I have been too scared to. You are proving to the world that hair doesn't matter. Hair doesn't define who you are. Shoes or clothes don't define who you are. You girls are awesome!
I literally shaved my head today because I was tired of all the b.s and said why not? It was def a scary and empowering feeling to sit in that chair and get it all off my head. I feel free and I'm on a new journey for myself. I feel like every women should do it once in their lives :) Fudge the double standards, and celebrate the powerful women in you!
I agree. Every woman should try it at least once. I did and will never go back to long hair. You will feel free . Beauty is over rated anyways.
Its empowering to be ugly I guess, go for it.
@@sakuracardcaptor4709 5 years late and fu*$ you 👌👍
I'm going to be shaving my head next week! I'm in hair school, and it's a pretty big step for me. I feel like I'm going through a transitional period in my life, and shaving my head feels like a perfectly appropriate way to mirror that transition. I really needed to see this video to help reaffirm that I'm doing this for the right reasons :) I feel even more excited now!
+imaginecreatebe Awesome! Good luck. 👍🏼
+imaginecreatebe wow that is amazing!! I'm in hair school as well and I reaaally don't know if I should do this, and dare to do this, and I don't think my mum will like it at all haha but I want to so bad. It's such a beautiful thing to do in my eyes.
Lost my waist length hair over 20 years ago to chemotherapy. Didn't realize til then how much I relied on my hair to define me. Since then I've never let it grow longer then a pixie, sometimes with a bit of faux hawk on top. People love it and those that don't , don't matter. What I find interesting is that as a single lady how many men comment on my short hair and how they like it but then say I would be more attractive with long hair. No second date there!!!! Ladies, it's up to you to find what makes you feel empowered. If its short hair, a red lipstick, or the perfect pair of jeans.....love it, live it, own it, rock it. And don't let anyone tell you differently about who you should be.
Don't blame you
I shaved my head 3 times, that’s after letting it grow out for a year, each time I felt so free💚. It’s such a great feeling to let it go, don’t worry it always grows back!
I really want to shave my hair to prove that my feminity doesn’t define me but then I have a crush, and he probably thinks my hair is beautiful…
@@isabelacastillo8116 well I understand your worry, but your crush should like you for who your are on the inside, not for how you look on the outside. If he doesn't like you with a shaved head because he only liked you for your looks, well at least you know that he isn't the one. You do you
@@melodiesinmyhead467 damn that’s some wisdom, thx
Wow this is beautiful. I hide behind my hair. So I can relate, in a away. I have always been told that my hair is beautiful and long and I shouldn't cut it but seeing this has really opened my eyes 👀.
I shaved my head out of curiosity years ago, coming from waist length; I knew it was something I wanted to experience in my lifetime.
I want to say that it was as empowering as I thought it would be, but to be completely honest- I regretted every second of waiting for it to grow back years to come. Looking in the mirror was sometimes so painful to me. For some, hair has implications towards spiritual ties & isn't "just hair." Shaving has shaped who I am & given more wholesome perspective on beauty & life but it wasn't all rainbows.
I’m thinking about shaving my head but I don’t want to regret it any advice or should I do it or not?
@@baileymaberry9589 maybe get a pixie cut! If you still want to play wid your hair.
dont let fears stop you from doing the things you want to do.
I just shaved my hair like a week ago. ... and first when i looked in the mirror i fallen in love with myself. I looked even prettier. Bye bye hire
This made me wonder how would I look would my head shaved because they all look gorgeous
Hi, I am john stylist and styles n smiles we are helping for cancer people awareness & support for cancer initiating with Rejuvenating Life a for awareness that bald is not bad on women so many women's loosing hair and confident on treatment like to show your support & solidarity by donating hair call 97913 99136
I did it last year and kept it shaved for almost a year... I can relate. I found myself in a way. I don't need hair to be myself and love myself. If you think about doing it I encourage you very much.
I love, love, love being bald. I am SO low maintenance with my hair, the idea of investing more time, money or energy than my $7 barber haircut is not at all appealing. Not to mention, it looks good! :)
+L'Erin Alta Looks GREAT. Major hair-spiration. 💇🏻
I’m a girl with a shaved head and this made me feel really good . I had really long hair( butt length ) that was curly and thick and when I shaved it off the only comment I got was “wow you looked so much prettier before you shaved your head “
I just shaved mine and my husband helped me with it.
i shaved mine on monday! it gave me so much confidence and i am so much happier
I'm shaving my hair this week to raise money for leukaemia
I have been wanting really shot hair or a shaved head for the longest time but I am not old enough for me to make that decision on my own so I asked my mother and she said it was fine with her. The only problem was my dad. I asked him and he said why. I told him why not but then he told me the most hurting words ever. He said “Girls should have long beautiful hair.” I am crying just typing it. All my life I have been told no this and no that, just because I am a girl. I would want to mow the lawn and he would say no because I am a girl and that’s not a girl’s job and that I should help my mom take care of my little sister or help her cook. When I am older I am going to do what I want to do but for now I will just have to wait. That’s a promise that I am going to keep for myself.
That sounds extremely archaically sexist of him. In my opinion you are old enough to shave your head as soon as you know about the concept and can express it. Sorry you have to deal with that, my Dad is sexist too sometimes. I wish you luck!
You're dad is a sexist pig
I just wish to express that whatever makes a person feel their most beautiful, and uninhibited can and will be the most beautiful element! Self Acceptance* is Beautiful, period.
+Renee D. Gross PREACH. 🙌🏽
Just shaved my hair and I feel amazing ... Really do! Can't stop smiling ❤️I adore it!
always wanted to shave my head
I did my first buzzcut ever yesterday and I've never felt more like myself as I do now!
Hi, I am john stylist and styles n smiles we are helping for cancer people awareness & support for cancer initiating with Rejuvenating Life a for awareness that bald is not bad on women so many women's loosing hair and confident on treatment like to show your support & solidarity by donating hair call 97913 99136
Edit: I did it! The day after this comment and it was the best thing I did in a long time. I also ended the toxic relationship. ............................................I’m struggling hard right now. I lost so many things in the past two years - most importantly: myself. I cut about 10cm of my hair about a week or two ago and cried like a baby. And I cried only because I know that the guy I have sort of relationship with told me that he doesn’t like short hair. Well, I just realised that I’m only plan b. So I’m gathering courage to shave my head. I want to start a new chapter. I want to find myself. I want to be better. And the hair (actually the guy) is in my way. So, here I am, just out of shower and I KNOW I will shave my hair in the near future. I’ll update you after.
I did it!!!!
I am not my hair! This is who I really am...
I also embrace the deep scar left from my brain surgery to remove a large tumor. Runs from my mid- forehead around the left side of my head to the front of my left ear. Best decision of my life. Been doing it for 15 years now and my surgery was only 2 1/2 years ago. I still love myself!
I’m 14 and I’ve been shaving my hair for 1 year. I love it.
Soon as I saw the first girl I was stunned by how beautiful she is! All these women are so stunning, I know I shouldn’t compare myself but they all have such a natural beauty!
I have 2 reasons I don't shave my head: 1. I hate being cold and I don't like wearing hats all the time. 2. I don't like my ears, but I could pierce them and make them all sparkly. Ok, now I have 1 reason.
This women have beautiful shaved head.
I don’t understand why men and women are obsessed with how women are “supposed” to look. People can be so shallow. Men really don’t have to try hard to be attractive but women go through hell and back to have perfect hair, perfect skin, the perfect body. It makes me sad how a lot of men out there only see women for their appearances and not for who they really are. I would hate to judge a man solely on how he looks. Sure, I like men that take care of themselves and have basic hygiene. Everyone needs basic hygiene. But our worth shouldn’t be defined on how short or long our hair is, how big our boobs and butt are, or how big our lips are. News flash! Not everyone really looks like the carbon copy Instagram model influencers you see in heavily edited photos. Attraction is important , but when it gets nitpicky then it’s ridiculous. Society has very unrealistic standards of beauty. I don’t expect all men to look like a giga chad, 6 ft tall, chiseled jaw, rock hard abs, etc. So why should women have to always look like they came off a catwalk or a photoshoot? I love my hair, but I can easily live without it despite the nasty comments by people in the past (true story) I was called a boyish lesbian, mannish, a cancer patient, emotionally unbalanced (I was compared to Britney Spears having a meltdown by my own bf at the time) even a neo nazi by my own mother. Because of what others had said, I felt like I lost every feminine aspect about me when I shaved my head. I’ll never understand how we determine womanhood and femininity by the length of hair. I’ve always wanted to shave my head and have wigs in rotation so I always have something new to express myself with. And that’s ok. Let people do what they want. It’s not your life.
Exactly 💯
Not true at all. Women find way fewer men attractive than men find women attractive. It's not even close
THESE WOMEN ALL LOOK AMAZING
I shaved my head completely and have never felt so free. It was extremely liberating for me as a woman. Love this video! I shared this after I shaved my head and had several good conversations bc of it.
ahhh i think buzzcuts are actually pretty feminine! it shows off a long and pretty neck and big, big eyes! i wish i could do it but i have a mole on my head (thats pretty big) and i cant ever shave my head! if you are thinking about doing this then seriously, some people out there do think its cute and girly now!
i have three moles on my head so i did 12 mm short, probably even 1cm would be fine.. you can kinda see it but it's not like it's the first thing you see :) so if you really wanna do it, just do it :D it's great :3
THATS WHY I HAVENT SHAVED MINE! because I don't like my forehead mole :///
Sameeee lol I have the hugest one on the back of my neck and it's like right at the base to wear hair wouldn't cover it lol. Still will shave it one day.... just recently got an undercut and I'm living for it
ɨ ɦaʋɛ a sʍaʟʟ ʍօʟɛ օռ ʍʏ ռօsɛ
Who cares if it’s feminine or girly. You’re completely missing the point
I am glad I came across this video. I shaved my head 2 days ago and it's one of the most freeing and liberating actions I've taken in my life. I thought about a pixie cut but I got tired of relaxing my hair. So that random afternoon, I just got up and went to the nearest barber shop and got it done! And I'm freaking in love with it! I'm proud of all the women who dare to live boldly
I want to shave my head.. Maybe I will one day.
+mpk0422 saaame
mpk0422 have you done it yet?
Same
Did you shave your head?
Bailey Maberry I have twice (currently growing out the second one lol) and it’s SO worth it
I was diagnosed with cancer in December at the age of 16, and I can remember choosing to shave my hair off within two months of starting chemo. I was so SO self conscious over it and how it may damage my identity but then I watched this video and it made me feel so at peace with my appearance. Thank you for this gift of a video.
+hellholmes Thank you for sharing & watching!!
I'm 16 and shaved my head a few months ago and while I won't say empowering, it was one of the most cleansing experiences of my life - I don't know about boys, but I feel like for girls hair has a lot of symbolic and emotional WEIGHT to it that feels incredible to shed. It was pretty rough trying to cope with high school bald tho...
I've been completely convinced, I will shave my hair as well! Beautiful and empowering stories, they make me realize things about myself already that I've never thought about until now.
I absolutely loved this video. I have short hair and the one thing I resonated the most with was at 1:15. I love having short hair and I hate that people categorize women with immediately because of it. My short hair makes me feel like an empowered individual. Thank you for making this vid.
This motivated me to finally do it. Never felt so home in my body. I realized lately that I'm nonbinary and this feels like an extension of that realization. I know most women feel more feminine after having done it, but I feel like I'm finally embracing that masculine side of me and its been so empowering. Feels like people around me can finally see who I am on the inside. Against what I expected, they've been incredibly supportive. The hair makes me feel powerful. It seems to tell people who don't know me, that I'm a brave individual. As cliche as that sounds, it has helped me to come out of my shell.
I've been debating shaving my head for years now but I finally took the plunge today and took it all off. As a trans woman, I've been terrified of having short hair for most of my life. It's even harder to be seen as a woman without the luxury of waves framing your face and it's a fear I know a lot of my sisters(and cisters) carry. To me, shaving my head is my way of saying that I don't need anyone else's validation because I know exactly who I am. I don't need to be the most feminine being on the planet to be a woman.
Man. You are a man if you are a MTF. As long as your chromosomes in your DNA are XY you are a man. If you want to lie to yourself, please be my guest since this is your right but don't lie to other people and society. And don't lecture me on the "social construct" since it is a sorry excuse to do whatever you want. "I identify" means nothing more in a semantic way than "I pretend" or "I think". I can identify as a black man too despite being white because I feel like one so where is the logic?
I binge watched hair shaving videos for almost two years and now I finally did it myself and I got a confidence boost💜
Damn, now I just want a girlfriend with her head shaved. 🙌🏻
we need more of you in the world
same
Me too, I love the look.
😍😍😍
Jesus Enrique yeah me too
I’m planning on shaving my head soon, and I keep looking up videos just to see how people who have shaved their hair feel afterwards and such.
Did you shave your head?
I have wanted to shave my head for awhile now. I'm 16 and this is the best time for me to do it. I'm struggling with my self esteem and self confidence but my parents are so hell bent on the idea of me being bullied that they won't let me. all I want is to be happy with myself and they don't understand it. This is all I'm asking for for Christmas. All I want is to shave my head.
I hope you get to do it :)
Do it! It's your life and your hair alone. You're definitely old enough to decide which hairstyle you want to have.
Thunder Cheeks Same here! Except my parents would let me, I would just get judgement for a day or two. The only thing that is holding me back is the fact that I'm fat (including my face) and I felt like my hair hid my cheeks and double chin :-/
I'm shaving my head for Christmas
Thunder Cheeks honey, it's your hair, do what you want, you'll be beautiful no matter what 😘 💇
Shaving my head was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I could finally see myself for the first time and I have never felt more confident. :")
I shaved all my hair off again the other day and I feel amazing! I get a lot more looks because of the fact that I have no hair rather than my weight! If you want to shave your hair off, just do it! Screw what others think!
I shaved my head three weeks ago and it’s amazing. I feel so wonderful, there is an intimacy with yourself when you no longer have hair. You really see yourself and you really don’t give a fuck anymore. It’s so freeing and wonderful. I don’t have to worry about hair care or products or doing my hair in the morning. I’ve saved so much money and time. And I’ve gotten so many compliments on how pretty my face is because there’s nothing else to focus on! Lol. Seriously, a shaved head brings such freedom. I love it.
I shaved my head a few weeks ago and it's amazing! So much freedom and since I have a filter for people with shaved heads on my eyes now I can tell you I've never seen anyone who didn't look great with a buzz cut! It makes the eyes pop and it's really like I can see them better/properly. So if you think about it, do it!!!! It's an amazing and freeing experience!
I just shaved my head, I feel so good, so brave and super confident, it was so scary but I love it, I've been waiting for a good moment to do it, but I don't really think there would've been a good moment, so if u want to shave ur head then go for it! it feels amazing
I'm 50, and naturally grey (though I do dye it because I love color)... I'm going to shave my head and start wearing cool wigs just because I want to... freedom of choice has always been my "thing"... curious how my elderly parents and my HS students will feel about it - not that it will change what I am going to do, but more as a sociological 'interest'... I DO WHAT I WANT!! LOL
I shaved my head for the first time in August 2021. I had long hair all my life. I’ve been through a lot. It was time to let it go and start over. My hair has never been healthier
I somewhat agree to this. Yes, it is empowering to shave your head, and I've thought about it too. They are saying how hair shouldn't define us, well then why do clothes define us? Hair is a form of self expression, and as obsessed as some people are with it it goes the same with clothing. Fashion is art, and one of the best ways of self expression, why don't we just walk around naked to "love ourselves, inside and out." And look in the mirror and "see ourselves for the first time". The way we are on the outside helps express what is on the inside. Anyways, great on them for shaving their head that takes lots of guts! Hope I can do it one day just so experience what it's like :)
Everyone sees hair first. It's the closest thing to your face so it's most important than clothes.
Beautiful!!! All women you are beautiful with or without ! And it’s your choice, and no one has the right to say anything about it! 💜
I'm obsessed with women with shaved heads .. I want to shave my head, but I feel like my mom would freak, and it would be harder getting a job .. bleeehhhh
+Chosen People שלום
+BlendedBeautyXO Same, my mom use to already freak out when I'd cut my hair shoulder length, she'd throw a fit if I shaved it. xD;
(and because it would help relieve migraines I actually had a section of hair out of view that'd I'd cut to my scalp, my mom when she found out and saw it because she wanted to brush my hair, she was asking me if I was trying to look ugly, and why I was trying to look like a boy, and she saw me every single day and literally didn't know it was like that under my hair for months until she wanted to brush my hair.... xD; )
You can explain to any potential employer that if anything, it makes you a MORE desireable candidate because it saves you time and you're so low maintenance so if anything you'd always be on time ;) 👍 I support it! Redefine professional!
Sae struggle here! My mom would actually have a heart attack if i do shave my head.
But wigs are awesome for the job part!
+BlendedBeautyXO DO IT! If you're worried about professionalism, you can always rock a wig and then be free whenever you want!
I'm watching this in 2020. I also shaved my head in 2015.. I loved it after 6 weeks I started growing it back out.. Just like one of the girls said,. I was expected to grow it back!... Really thinking about doing it again.. Great video 👍😊❤️
Ha there was an add before this for hairspray
Recently done it , I was baptized beforehand a week or so ago, and I have this strong feeling God is actually happy with my decision, God doesn't hate us shaving our heads because we are not our bodies, he loves us unconditionally and he understands why we do things, don't let anyone tell you that you're going to hell for doing things to help you feel better, God didn't make hell for us, he made hell for Satan and his angels....God loves all of his creations , his love goes far deeper than what the mind can comprehend, I'm so happy and never have I felt this confident , I wish I shaved my head sooner. Don't let false rules control you, if God has a problem with what you're doing he'll tell you in more ways than one. Trust me .
"mom please just say yes!!" have been saying this for 3 years now!😢
Just shaved my head and found this vid.. girl we should get each other’s back ❤️❤️❤️
My goal since I was 12 was to shave my head before I turned 30. On New Year's Eve 2018, right before I turned 29, I shaved my head. When Megan said in this video that she found the experience to be one of the most empowering moments she's ever had, that resonated with me. I finally see my most stripped down self. I feel simultaneously vulnerable and stronger than ever. It's been incredibly freeing to let go of the idea that there's a correlation between the amount of hair one has and the level of attractiveness one is able to attain. There are numerous societal concepts revolving around beauty that I'll continue to unlearn from this process, and I look forward to the growth that will come from that.
I just shaved my head, and it really does feel awesome to have. My dad wouldn't let me do it, because he said that I wouldn't look "pretty" anymore, so I waited until I was home alone and did it myself. It was a bit of a hack job, but I really love it and have no plans to grow it out anytime soon! I have had people at school ask me if I was a boy or a girl, as well as small children, but that's okay.
I have long hair and I love it.
I am not "hiding behind my hair" or think that without hair I "will see myself" like these girls are saying. I cut my hair short once and it was not empowering for me at all.
I simply like long hair. In both men and women. I feel like it's a bond with earth in a way, it's more natural and beautiful, balanced and flowy.(yes I do shave parts of my body, indeed hair is natural everywhere but I prefer the elf-like beauty of smooth skin).
Everyone has their own opinion. there is not right or wrong here.
+NadiaNasedo Good for YOU, Nadia. I think these women are confused. Long hair is simply something beautiful that many women enjoy. It has been called a woman's "richest ornament". The earth will not quake if a woman shaves her head, but to some, it is plain foolish to get a bad short or burred haircut just to "discover yourself" or prove some point that few others understand.
+rac717 And by sacrificing something "beautiful" something equally positive will take it's place. You are reaching by calling these women confused. To them it is not a "bad haircut" , its a sort of rebirth, a powerful statement to themselves & a testament that true beauty and femininity shouldn't be defined by hair.
@nadianasedo
It is much like a bond with the earth , that is a beautiful way to put it.
Ive noticed that a lot of women define their beauty , their identity even , by their hair. To sacrifice that , and find beauty in other ways , is the message.
I undestand what you are saying. I think they are talking more about what hair means in society, and also the extreme attachment some women have to their hair. like crying if they get a couple inches cut off more than they want. Shedding those weights, not the actual hair, is liberating. The thing is, it's easy to notice how important hair is to people when you live without hair. As a woman whose had short hair for many years, you get a lot of strange comments. A lot of ppl came up to me and asked why I did that, or tell me they don't approve. I think you can defy society's "rules" in many ways though, not just in hair.
+NadiaNasedo to each her own. (: for them, having long hair and cutting it off symbolised something different for them; and likewise, it does for you. the length of your hair doesn't determine how "strong" or "confident" you are about yourself. but this video was just about showing another perspective, especially to the people who judge and ridicule them, it's not trying to instigate that women who shave their heads are above those who don't.
+Dreaming Spirits I got cancer reading this
My hair was falling out due to my meds for my Crohn's disease, so I just decided to shave it the hell off. Honestly, best decision I ever made. Now, I have a wicked gray faux-hawk, and I'm loving it! #shavedisbeautiful
These women are amazing.
Do it! :)
+Lisa Green Probably not. I've always had long hair, I absolutely love it and it's what makes me feel confident. But I adore and admire these women for embracing their own preferences :)
+Lisa Green hey, it always grows back! 😊