It is quite disturbing and heartbreaking to go to your fave YouTube hair guru’s channel and find out that after 4, 5, 6, or 7 years they decide to shave their head. WHAT? WHY?
Yes, brave people like this exist. They have done the big chop or shaved numerous times, proving to themselves that life is beautiful no matter how you look. Some claim to do it in order to feel free, or simply to start their journey over again. Hey, some do it just for the style and heck of it.
Let us meet some popular natural hair gurus that have shaved their heads, and let’s have a discussion about the infamous question, would you ever shave your head?
SHAMELESS MAYA
For those who do not know Maya, you had better get to know her. Her name says it all…SHAMELESS. Check out her YouTube for more info on why she has started this shameless journey. Here in this video, Maya lets us in on the exact moment her hair gets chopped and shaved to a bald head. She is one brave cookie for cutting all that glorious hair off.
Here’s a different approach to shaving your head. Raven Elyse shaved the perimeter of head, leaving the top long. Interesting! This is still a huge step to take. You still have to be bold! Click the play button here and hear her out!
Lastly, Queen Au-Naturelle just wow meet the real MVP. Not only did she shave her head, she used a razor to go COMPLETELY bald! Also, she has done the big chop several times. Bravery all over again. Go ahead and press play to see her journey. It’s amazing!
Now that you have watched three separate journeys, the question still remains. Do you have it in you? Would you ever go bald? Comment below – we would love to know!
i have. i think twice already. its refreshing!
No…my head too lumpy
I have and it feels amazing.. freeing actually… but I promised to stop lol
Chopped to 1-2 inches? Yes. Shave? Hell naw. Lol
I did last year ! The new hair growth is stronger than my first big chop
Why should i do that when am not crazy
I love the way it looks and feels!
No…I cried when I did BC!!! Never again.
I had no choice….had cancer
Nope. I have a HUGE head.
Hell Naw
I couldn’t, just don’t feel comfortable without a lot of hair. My BC was traumatising lol!
I did after my hair got heat damaged, now am u
7 months in
My hubby would go into cardiac arrest…
lol.. mine too
I shaved my head twice. It’s not for everyone though.
Yes yes and yes again! I can completely understand the ladies who will never do this, it’s not for the faint of heart and it’s a preference. Your hair is a large part of your personality- we touch and play and fiddle with it all the time. To go from that to, well, nothing is a hell of an adjustment shall we say! I’ve shaved my head on two separate occasions and if I’m honest I’ve never felt more feminine. I realised I have a great shaped head, beautiful eyes and even beautiful ears (!!) and I respected the growth process and how insane my curls were. Plus, the sensation of clippers on my head for the first time was one I will never forget. Whatever you do, just be comfortably YOU! 🙂
Would I ever shave my head? Not by choice.
Yeah why not!x
That was my big chop! I loved it.
Done it 2x, loved it!!!
If I didn’t have a double chin I would try it
Never been 100% bald, but I had a fierce fade a few times. LOVE IT!!! There’s nothing like the feeling of a cool breeze on your scalp…feels wonderful.
Why did it 3 times.. Once every 10 years
nah
My husband would kill me.
NOOoooooo!!!!!!!!!
No. Only cause my head is shaped very weirdly
Yes I just did a BC two months ago & its like a new awakening. I actually feel more confident now then I did before. More prettier & everyone I pass loves how I’m rocking my TWA.
Hell no
Yes I’m made the way The Lord made I’m perfect
Much respect to the women who can do it, personally tho I could never shave my whole head
Yes been there done that!!!
NO ,I HAVE A BIG HEAD
no i wouldn’t
I have shaved my hair off my head. I wanted a new start. I felt great & plus my hair grew in full & beautiful. Not for everyone but yes for me!
I did it hasn’t been a year and my hair is growing back faster and healthier but u wouldn’t do it again lol
Yes I would shave my head. It would be very sexy.
Only if necessary
YESSSSS! It was great, though sad, a lot going on best ever!
@Ngoma why do your insecurities make anyone else crazy except YOU! God for ode you ever get Cancer and need chemo & radiation. All anyone can do is pray for you!
yes I’ve done it, it’s very freeing
Bald is beautiful too
Ladies stop living thru your hair you are not your hair! Learn to love YOU, not your hair,make up or clothes, just YOU!
If I was getting chemotherapy or to support someone that had cancer.Then I would shave my head.
Hell naah
I cut it real real low but not clean.
I did the same thing and 11months later I have a ponytail its just hair
Been there done that. Three times. #shorthairdontcare
No. Only for special reasons.
Probably not.
No!
I did like 3 years ago. I just said fuck it (lol) I shaved it clean to start fresh. It was kinda of a scary feeling. I always had hair on my head and the lowest my hair has been when I had ms berry haircut. Would I do it again? Naw but only because I’m like six feet. And I feel lije I look like a black skinhead lol
Yes for a cause
Done it! No big deal.
did that to start my natural hair journey
Nope. Not unless I had to.
No.
Have done, many times!
Nope…i didnt even big chop lol
I did a couple years ago. It came right back and won’t stop growing lol
Think about it. .. often
Nope! My head way to big for that.
everytime I feel stress or I been in a bad relationship I take my hair off and I just don’t care how I look
Negative! !
Cancer yes
I did
What? Why? I’ll donate to a cancer fund but as you can see on my profile pic, I have a large head! I don’t think the world is ready to see my apple head bald!! I don’t think I could stomach it. My brother said men were going to have more hair than women.
Done it, all the way to the shiny!
Nope.
no
Yup. Already done it twice
Yes.
Never thought about it…but I think I would look beautiful with a shaved head =D I mean my hair doesn’t define. In fact, I’ll try it!
I did n will do again
Yup
Nope
I got a bad perm before and my hair was falling out. So I shaved my head and girl I tell ya…I got sooo many compliments on my head wearing my African earrings that I kept it bald the entire spring, summer and as long as I could in the cooler months.
Never
I left some hair when i did it if i were thinner i would have totally shave it all off
Yes
YES!. I had this style in the 70st. If anyone of My friends from New York City that has pictures of us hanging out in our City the “Big Apple” East Village, and around town in Manhattan, working and partying, please post them . Pocca have you saved some from those wonderful times we were the “Fag Hag”. ? Smile
Yes. Have been bald loads of times, its a great look
would if I had cancer or was supporting someone else who did. otherwise bald goes against my current hair goals
would if I had cancer or was supporting someone else who did. otherwise bald goes against my current hair goals
I admire their courage and I would do a second big chop but I don’t think I have it in me to go totally bald
Done it multiple times. I don’t mind it at all. May do it again in the spring.
Sure would
Yes
Yes, if I ever get a backbone.
I was debating doing this for a long time. If I get rid of all my hair, I’m shaving it off
Yes
Of course, ive done it many and plenty of times dwn 2 da scalp…LUV IT!!! If i was able 2 put pics on here i would load it up with bald pics, its so sexy.
I’ve had big chops before and even a shave. I loved it! I just had a buzz cut a week ago and I find it liberating. My husband doesn’t like it at all but he knows I’m tired of the damaged hair and the bad hair dye jobs so he’s been supportive.
I don’t understand the comment, “Ladies, love yourselves. Not your hair or makeup or clothes.” I can understand the makeup and even clothing because those are things that we put on top of our bodes, but our hair? That grows from inside us and is connected to us. That’s like saying, love yourself don’t worry about your teeth or your skin. They are biologically a part of me. So, yes anyone can do anything they want with their hair, to insinuate that those who would not choose to arbitrarily remove their tresses don’t love themselves is inaccurate at best, and demeaning at worst.
yes. I have. I have recently done it on Dec 20th 2014
so that my hair can grow back healthy.
This has been my style since June 2012. I shave every 2-3 days. Hubby shaved it for me the first few times. Now I do it myself. Thankfully, I have a cute small head.