baldies: Alexandra Noelle
“It symbolized me taking control of how others perceived me.”
name: Alexandra Noelle
social media: @bbegyal on Instagram
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
For about 5 years now, I cut it when I was 14.
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
Not really, though it all started with one of those Rihanna pixie cuts with the shaved sides.
What made you decide to cut your hair?
It was really unhealthy after years of heat and chemical damage and I'm also very lazy and didn't want to have to do my hair everyday, lol. I never really liked the way it looked either, I just felt like hair didn't suit me.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
None at all! I was just excited to get it off my head.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I didn't really, it was all very spontaneus, I told my mom to cut it but when she refused I buzzed it all off myself #rebel
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
I absolutely loved it! It made me look more androgynous which I really liked and it made me feel more beautiful than I had ever felt before
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
It symbolized me taking control of how others perceived me. I didn't want to be the pretty little girl, and I didn't want people to see any other image then the one I decided to project when they looked at me. It made me more...myself. If that makes any sense.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
Never, ever in my life
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
Oh it helped tons! I had zero self confidence before I cut it but afterwards I just felt so damn powerful and different. I realized I didn't need any extra shit to make me pretty, I was good enough the way I was.
Do you regret your decision at all?
Not in the slightest.