baldies: Jillian Sloane
“I was sick of being slave to weave.”
name: Jillian Sloane
social media: Instagram: @jillianslegacy Twitter: @jilliandamac
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
5 months
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
Instagram: @ohhhjas_ @iamghogho
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I decided to cut my hair because I was sick of society telling black women that our natural hair is not beautiful, and I was one of those girls who used to believe that and would never be caught wearing my natural hair. Until finally one day, I just wanted to free myself; I was sick of being slave to weave. And because I never wore my natural hair, I never took care of it like I was supposed to, so it was completely damaged and half of my hair was straight from texturized and flat ironing my leave out while the other half was natural. Therefore, I big chopped all my hair off to have a fresh start and be free.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
I definitely had reservations about cutting my hair. I was scared I was going to look ugly and feel like a boy. Plus, all of my family told me not to because I would regret it, so the lack of support from family definitely made me even more scared because I was completely on my own with my decision.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I prepared myself by watching Big Chop videos on Youtube and reaching out to other girls with short hair cuts for advice and encouragement.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
My first reaction was that I was crazy, but I loved it!! It did not take me a while to get used to at all. It was love at first sight.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
Yes! It definitely symbolized to myself how strong and brave I am to have the courage to cut all my hair off. It also symbolized how beautiful I am on the inside because I did not need hair flowing down my back to feel or be beautiful. It symbolized my inner beauty as a woman.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
I have not at all decided when I will grow my hair back. I know it will not be any time soon. I can not tell the future, so it may come a time where I want a big fro, but as of right now, I am loving my short hair.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
Cutting my hair definitely helped my self-confidence because I love knowing that I can walk in any room feeling like the baddest {shut-yo-mouth} without even having any hair. It also helped me see and love my personality more and appreciate who I am because I could no longer hide behind my locs. Lastly, it helped my confidence because with a shaved head, you can never have a bad hair day. ;)
Do you regret your decision at all?
Cutting my hair was the best decision I ever made in my life. No regrets!