The “traditional culture” I live in won’t make people harrass me, for example. But I’m sure I will be too noticable for others, since where I live women care a lot about their hair and consider it a part of being a woman. I’m sure many eyes will look at me, I’ve literally only saw one woman with a shaved head.
Sometimes I say “idc, it’s my life” but other times I’m like “oh god, my extended family won’t shut up about how “ugly” I look now” (which tbh, most of my extended family members are close-minded, so I don’t hold their opinions as important, but I HATE the nagging)
Also, the religion where I live, “prohibit” women to shave their head, it’s not like you’ll be chased down or smth, many people do the things they shouldn’t according to this religion.
Ughhhh just convince me to shave it alreadyyy. I’ve always wanted to shave my hair. It looks great, it will save me a lot of time, it’s easy to manage, etc…
*Btw I left that cult-like religion, I just have to live where this religion has a big role in the culture :/
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Tell them you wanna donate hair. And then play with half shaves and earrings.
As I see it, displaying unique characteristics that deviate from the norm leaves you sticking out like a sore thumb, for good and bad.
I personally think it’s great, as it’s stylish, it’s deviant and it’s SO comfortable. But if the cons outweigh the pros (things like targeted harassment [when you KNOW people will be on you the moment they see it], issues with family, issues with your work or issues with your religion), I feel like the least harmful way to go about it is postponing the shaving until you’re in a better place to actually do it. Peace of mind should be treasured.