baldies: Gabrielle Hamilton
“You just have to give it what you got and strut.”
name: Gabrielle Hamilton
social media: @Hamilton_gabri or Gabrielle Hamilton
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
1 year
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
Alissa Ashley @alissa.ashley
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I was extremely unhappy with my hair during the stages of the grow out period after my fade haircut.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
There is a certain look/ confidence you have to in order to rock the bald look. I was absolutely afraid of not living up to that " standard".
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I didn't really prepare myself. I remember being on lunch break in the thought of getting food I encountered an impulsive decision as I walked into the barber shop and told the worker "chop it now before I change my mind."
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
It was hilarious because I stared at myself for about 3 minutes in the mirror in complete shock just at the fact that all of my hair was gone. My barber thought I was about to cry and as he was walking towards me to comfort me, the words " I feel sexy" escaped my mouth with the biggest grin on my face.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
I felt a sense of freedom and boost in my confidence.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
Never lol
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
It helped me in so many ways. It was so easy to hide behind my hair and go unnoticed in the past, but there is no hiding when you're bald. You just have to give it what you got and strut.
Do you regret your decision at all?
No not at all