Why I will never grow out my hair...

“Will you ever grow your back hair out?” asks a man who hardly knows me.

“No” I reply curtly.

“Ever? Eh, you’ll change your mind” he says with a smile.

“No I won’t” I say in a tone that lets him know I am not amused and this conversation is over.

This is probably the number one question I get asked by others. I am sure that is true for most of you as well based on how you all engagement with posts that involve the annoyance around the question. For one, I think it is wild for others to expect me to know what I want to look like in a few years - I don’t even know what I want to look like next week. Second, why is this any of your business? If I do, if I don’t - neither will affect you in any way.

Nonetheless, when I really pondered whether or not I would grow my hair back out, I realized I probably would not. Why? Because I do not see why I need to. I truly feel weird thinking about myself with hair again. The thought of the effort necessary to grow out my hair, deal with the awkward hair length phases, and then actually maintain the length gives me a headache. Baldies are the ultimate vessel of flexibility. If I want I fresh cut, I can get a fresh cut. If I want braids, I can tough out the curls for a few months. If I wanted to have hair, I’d buy a wig. In today’s world, there are so many options for our hair nowadays but honestly nothing feels better to me than my short cut.

Having my baldie makes me feel like a queen in more ways than one. My confidence is at its absolute highest when I have a fresh cut and color. I am happiest when I can roll out of bed and get dressed without having to do my hair. I love not looking like everyone else in the room. Most importantly, I found myself with my short cut and I do not think I can ever go back.

Do you plan on growing your hair out? If not, why not? Comment below!