baldies: Eunice Koomson
“ I still haven’t felt regret 3 weeks later.”
name: Eunice Koomson
social media: @youngblackmind_
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
3 weeks today (8/4/16)
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
My friend Yasmine IG: @yasminereigns
What made you decide to cut your hair?
My hair wasn't healthy nor was I retaining much length. It wasn't curling in certain areas. In addition to that, the same section of hair that wasn't curly was noticeably thinner than the rest. I knew I needed more than a trim but it took a while for me transition from "long hair>healthy hair" mentality to "healthy hair >long hair". Another reason I chose to cut my hair was because I was in LOOOVEEE with women with short hair/TWAs. I wanted the look but I always told myself I could never rock it. Adding that discouragement to my mindset just lead to a prolonged hair cut. But I finally did it, and I love it.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
Like I mentioned in the last question, I had thoughts that lead me to believe that I would look ugly with short hair, that my shoulder length hair was all I had going for me. So I was afraid that if I cut it I would look terrible. Also I scared myself into believing that if I cut my hair, it wouldn't grow back (Which is ridiculous because hair will always grow.)
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
Along with getting into the correct mindset, I looked around for a hair stylist that would cut my hair to the length I wanted. Second, looking at pictures of other women rocking TWAs helped. Also, watching hair journeys was inspiring. For example, I had been natural for nearly three years and I was just reaching shoulder length. So watching how some women's TWAs grew to a bra-strap length in two to three years made me really think. Yes, I understand that some people have hair that grows really fast, but with my circumstances and factors, I knew that my hair should have been a lot longer at my 3 year mark. With all of this inspiration and motivation building up I was ready to cut my hair. Of course, I just had small doubts in my mind about cutting it but I felt that it was best for me to go and cut my hair while my mind was freshly motivated and confident in the idea of cutting off my hair.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
Surprisingly, I was really happy and relieved! I was told by some people that I would regret it but I didn't feel regret when I cut it--and I still haven't felt regret 3 weeks later.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
I don't think I my hair cut symbolized any thing specific. Overall, I am just happy I finally cut it because the back and forth of "I should cut it, I shouldn't cut it" was draining. But I think it is safe for me to say that this cut was just another step to my ultimate glo ;)
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
Yes. I want to see how my much my hair grows and retains length now. Once I grow it out, I will decide if I want to go back to a short look or just keep rocking whatever length my hair grows out to be in the future.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
Definitely. I find my short hair so much cuter than my old hair, it made me a little cocky but hey, if you don't boost yourself up first, who will?
Do you regret your decision at all?
Nope, not one bit.