baldies: Brianna
“As a kid I was very insecure about my hair, so me standing in this moment with no hair and feeling beautiful showed me how far I have come”
name: Brianna
social media: @b_reneee_
How long have you been a self-proclaimed baldie?
I decided to cut my hair at the end of August. I wanted to enter my Junior year of college with a new look. And even though I was terrified I feel even more beautiful.
Did anyone inspire you to cut your hair? (include @ name if possible)
I was inspired by women that I either seen on my timeline or on the street rocking there short cuts, I just felt that they looked so beautiful and wanted to see if I can pull off that same look.
What made you decide to cut your hair?
This is my second big chop. My first one was in 2016 and I started off with a taper cut. Within my hair journey I learned my hair, and tried many different hairstyles. But for a while I have been wanted to cut my hair. Getting closer to my decision with cutting my hair I started following your page, which gave me that extra confidence to just go for it.
What reservations/fears did you have about cutting your hair?
To be completely honest I was scared of what I was going to think of me, I wasn’t sure if the big chop would fit me, but it did and I am so happy.
How did you prepare yourself for your hair cut?
To prepare myself I went on Instagram and browsed through your page and gave myself affirmation in the mirror.
What was your initial reaction to seeing yourself with short hair?
Crazy story the barber that I went to did the opposite of what I wanted and gave me a different haircut design, so getting out the chair I was not happy and actually cried in the car. After encouraging words from my bestfriend and sister I felt better about my cut and rocked it.
Did cutting your hair symbolize anything to you?
My hair cut symbolized the journey of me being confident in my own skin. As a kid I was very insecure about my hair, so me standing in this moment with no hair and feeling beautiful showed me how far I have come.
Do you plan on ever growing your hair back out?
Yes I plan on eventually growing my hair back and growing locs, but for now I am happy where I am.
Did cutting your hair hurt or help your self-confidence?
It definitely helped my self esteem, best decision that I have made for myself.
Do you regret your decision at all?:
Not at all.