Thanks for the words of wisdom. Great advise on the wear the funkier suits... that would definately work. I'll have to check out those scarves you mentioned too and figure out who sells the types of suits I would be looking for. ...
Hi Anisa, Thanks for the words of encouragement and congrats on a succesful shave! How is it? I can't help but imagine that some of my anxiety about shaving it is that I don't have a clue on how to take care of a mostly naked h...
Contemplating shaving my head and transforming myself into a hot bald woman. I mean if legions of gay men can look like Cher when they want to... it should only be a matter of aquireing a new skill set, Yes?
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HMMMmmmm. ... Allright the last of the poke and probe tests have revealed that half my hormones think I'm in menopause and half my hormones think I'm pregnant. [ROFLMAO!!!!] Too young to be in menopause... definately not pregnant. So off to the endocronologist I went and have been prescribed pills to lower my prolactin levels and to raise my Vitimain D level. (Seems I have a vitamin D deficiency that children with rickets would be jealous of )
Comparatively.... the hair loss isn't bad enough yet to justify shaving my head. However, it absolutely is on my list of options. I'm just thankful that I have options because I get it that some of the women reading this don't. At the beggining of this journey into hairlessness... I went to a place in the DC area called "Amy of Denmark" She's a woman who runs a hair salon that caters specifically to the needs of women who are loosing their hair due to whatever reasons [Alopecia, Chemo, FPB, even very confused hormones, ect.] I spoke to a couple of those women who don't have any options and was moved by the inner strength that I could clearly see that they have. The ability to face something very traumatic (often on multiple fronts and alone) and to keep moving forward with their lives. Actually .... I was both moved and pissed off. Pissed off because I could also clearly see that society has somehow managed to convince those women that they are less than because of the state of their hair. Which, of course, is a load of horse sh%t.
Since this hair thing started to become a problem for me, I've been investigating options on how to deal with it, and I keep running across pictures and videos of bald women. Fabulously beautiful, powerful women, who have no hair. And keep asking myself why is it that I am so reluctant to shave my head and become one of them?
Below is one of the videos I ran across that I'ld like to share. I actually think the "older" woman looks better after "the deed" than with what society had said was more socially acceptable.
And here is an example of Spinning a Fire Staff. Since there is alot of practicing involved to get to point that you can use live fire [and not accidentally torch yourself] it makes for a great moving meditation. Embracing the change...T
To answer your question....it's great but it comes with pitfalls. For myself, I work in the OR so I wear a cap or bonnet so people do not see most of my head. But at least 3 or 4 times a day I have people asking me questions . "How short is it?" and "What does it look like?" "Show me" and "Why?". I use to tell people that I suffered from hair loss. But you get tired of telling the story over and over again. Now I just say...because I wanted to!! This is a better answer.
You wear suits....I can only suggest wearing a very expensive bandana ie. Luis Vuitton or Feragammo (sp?) scarves to match your suit. I suggest to shave it to a number 2 or 1 and wear funkier but tasteful outfits to match he look. Its easy for me in the OR. The other question is fancy dinners...what do to do?...go out naked or wear the scarf...I haven't figured that out! You are representing the job that you were hired for so they may not respond with support! Consider this in your decision.
This is my 2 cents....Good luck with your decision...I am always around!
After reading how your hair loss has changed you, I wanted to share you my story. i have shaved my head to a #1 and I have not regretted it. In fact it has opened my eyes to the beauty industry and to other people's non verbal behavior. I have learned to realize that we live in a judgemental society and its a part of society that I do not care to be a part of. People around me have questions and it is the hardest part of the process. i have changed my story from hair loss to "I just wanted to". I hope this may help you in your process of decision. ANisa
I LOVE that head shaving video I'm gonna have to post that on the main site! Definitely inspiring. All those women looked fabulous with shaved heads, must be liberating!~Y
Wow, totally cool! At least if you shave your head you won't have to worry about setting your head on fire by accident! :) Love your spirit, it is catchy! L
Hey Tracy, Thanks, I will check out that site tonight. I am hanging on to what hair I have left for the pure fact that although I have accepted this whole hair loss thing, being bald seems so final. :) I guess deep down I keep thinking that maybe someday it will all come back and I will feel normal again. I haven't felt "normal" in about 5 years! I just worry that a wig will be so obvious, my own silly reasoning is because I had a female high school teacher who wore a obvious wig. I don't want to be that person. I just wish bald was acceptable, especially in the teaching profession. I might really freak out some elementary students! :) Best
You know what's sort of funny? I did shave my head once, well the back part of it. The hair cut is called a "chelsie" where you shave the back leaving the bangs and a bit on the side and it was a popular style among the british reggae scene in the 70's. My husband adores the cut. He influnced me into trying it out and it was fun to have for a bit. I guess i am fortunate enough to have that rare guy who likes women with shaved heads. But if my hair continues to fall out I won't have the cute "buzz cut" look, just shiny scalp. Blah
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