baldies: Karissa Noelle
“(The haircut) changed my life. I stepped out of my comfort zone and took life changing chances.”
name: Karissa Noelle
social media: @whatiscasual (insta) @karissanoelle_ (twitter) @karielle95 (snap)
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
since April 2017
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I've wanted a pixie cut since high school, but realized I wanted something even more low maintenance so bald was it. I was natural and my hair was so thick that wash day and twist outs took hours. I wasn't taking care of it properly so it stopped growing.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
I could have a peanut head and have to wear a wig.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I dressed really cute and put on a full face before the cut.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
I was so in love with myself. I could say I was beautiful and mean it.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
I was free and confident to choose what I want and live.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
never.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self confidence?
It changed my life. I stepped out of my comfort zone and took life changing chances. I traveled by myself, changed my major twice, started a blog, fell in love with my life.
Do you regret your decision at all?
never