baldies: Alex Hodges
“I figured it’s just hair and I had nothing to lose. ”
name: Alex Hodges
social media: @destined_4_greatness13
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
I originally cut my hair in 2010, but I was still relaxed at the time. Over time that grew out, and then I cut it again in 2012 and at this time decided to go natural. From there grew it out again then decided to cut the sides down. I officially became a self-proclaimed baldie in 2017.
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible):
Since I’ve cut my hair a number of times, I’ll say I have had a fascination for short hair for awhile. I don’t think I had any one person inspire me to cut my hair, but at the time when I decided to really take it all off, I was seeing @stepthebarber cuts a lot, and his cuts alone had me just like “yeah, I’m ready to take it all off!”
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I figured it’s just hair and I had nothing to lose. I felt that it signified beauty and strength. Growing up I was always about long hair and had many insecurities, but the confidence and feeling I had after cutting my hair helped me realize I’m more than my hair.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
I think the biggest thing was what would people think about me and did it fit me. I’m not going to lie. When I cut it the shortest I’ve ever cut it back in 2017, I didn’t know if I liked it at first, but the more I looked at it, the more I embraced it.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I didn’t really prepare myself for it. At that point, I was ready and excited lol.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
I’m not really sure. I don’t think it was exactly what I was expecting, but as I mentioned prior it grew on me.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
For me it symbolized complete confidence and not caring what anyone else has to say.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
At this point no lol. I keep telling people, I don’t think I’ll ever grow my hair back out because I love short hair. I also use my hair and getting it cut to express myself and I love it!
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self-confidence?
Cutting my hair definitely helped my self confidence.
Do you regret your decision at all?: I don’t regret my decision at all!