baldies: Claudia
“My hair felt like shackles.”
name: Claudia
social media: @onlyoneclaudia
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
4 years
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
Model, Omahyra Mota inspired me to cut my hair short.
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I've always wanted short hair and I love how low maintenance it is.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
I thought that I would find a random bump on my head once I cut my hair. I also was worried about what people would think of me when I first cut my hair.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
Over the years I would slowly cut my hair shorter and shorter.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
Excited! Less things to worry about.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
Being free. Feeling liberated. My hair felt like shackles.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
I have grown it back a couple times but have always go back to short hair.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
At first I was very self conscious and cared too much about other people's opinions. But overtime you gain confidence.
Do you regret your decision at all?
Not at all. I feel empowered and beautiful with short hair.