Baldies: Ju
“...when I first saw myself with short hair was “Wow, I can’t believe you really let society manipulate you into believing that you were not naturally beautiful.””
name: Ju
social media: JuTheForeignGal on insta / @Are_Foreign on twitter
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
I’ve been a self proclaimed Baddie ..Oops excuse me I mean Baldie since August 2018 🤭
What made you decide to cut your hair?
I’ve been wearing weave/wigs basically all my life and I was tired of hiding. I had also just ended a toxic relationship and me cutting my hair was a way to get rid of all the “dead ends”. My hair was also badly damaged from the stress of wearing too much weave.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
I was scared of what people would think of me but I’ve honesty gotten more compliments with my natural look than I’ve ever gotten with my wigs/weaves
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
I was fed up of spending money on weaves/wigs! So one day I woke up and basically said (excuse my language) fuck it mask offfff !! I was so tired of hiding so I went to this place called Sally’s and bout some hair dye. I came back home and cut my hair with some scissors lmao I eventually went to a professional to get rid of the dead ends
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
My initial reaction when I first saw myself with short hair was “wow I can’t believe you really let society manipulate you into believing that you were not naturally beautiful”
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
Cutting my hair symbolized me telling society that I will no longer be a silenced by the self hate that they helped create, I will no longer hide behind my weaves/wigs to fit into cultural norms, I will no longer “play by the rules”!!!!!!
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
Yes I do plan on growing my hair back out but this time the right way
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self-confidence?
Cutting my hair honestly built my confidence! I have never been this confident in myself until now. I walk around everywhere with my head held up high..ready to devour and concur. I’m going to take over the world!!!
Do you regret your decision at all?
I don’t regret cutting my hair at all!! I just don’t like when the cold breeze decides to whisper in my scalp to tell my a secret.