baldies: Tiara Hines
“ It was the most liberating experience.”
name: Tiara Hines
social media:@r0yalti
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
3 years
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
No.
What made you decide to cut your hair?
When I initially cut my hair 3 years ago I was fresh out of high school, and dealing with a lot trying to find myself. I was also going through my first REAL heartbreak. I felt like I needed a change. A drastic one. So I cut my hair. It was the most liberating experience.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
None.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I didn't. I was so excited to do it I could barely sleep the night before. No preparations I just went for it.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
I couldn't stop smiling.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
Yeah, it symbolized me coming full circle as a woman. ESPECIALLY when I went all out and shaved my head. It helped me see my beauty for what it REALLY is without hiding behind a security blanket of hair.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
I'm currently trying for a small Afro. It's hard. But I definitely don't want to grow my hair out super long. I love having short hair.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
Helped, tremendously. It actually was the start of me building it.
Do you regret your decision at all?
Never.