baldies: Grace Summerfield
“...it has completely changed me for the better.”
name: Grace Summerfield
social media: @gracesumm
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
Almost 2 months
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
@adwoaaboah
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I was going through a lot at the time and I felt as though if I cut my hair I would be able to start new and just take control of my life. Also I wanted to blur the lines of stereotypes for beautiful women. I didn't want it to be some sort of sob story but I also wanted something that was partially life changing to be meaningful to me and it was. As weird as this is to say about a haircut, it has completely changed me for the better.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
The ONLY fear I had was that my girlfriend wouldn't find me attractive anymore. It was such a stupid fear and she ended up completely loving it.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I watched a lot of videos of girls buzzing their hair, but other than that I didn't really prepare myself.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
It didn't really hit me until the next morning. I was on the subway and saw my reflection in the window and started crying. I was so used to being so self confident and if people stared at me I was always okay with it but when I saw myself with a buzzed head I just felt so vulnerable and naked. It was a really really gross feeling. It all went away later in the day and this insane feeling of self confidence overcame me and hasn't left yet. Its so liberating and I feel so badass which is a feeling I've never felt before.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
It meant a lot of things to me. I've always been so obsessed with androgyny and being this beautiful sexy woman that doesn't fit all the 'normal boxes'. It randomly occurred to me that I could be that woman that was self confident and in love with herself even without a head of hair so it definitely symbolized proving the stigma wrong behind woman and beauty standards. Also it was a blank slate. Whatever I was feeling at the time completely washed away and got replaced with a feeling of pride and self love.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
As of right now I'm loving the buzzed life so no. As for the future I'm not sure.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
Help is an understatement.
Do you regret your decision at all?
Absolutely not