Several years ago, as the summertime approached, I did something very rebellious which I had considered doing for a long time. I shaved my head. Clean off. Took the clippers and with no blade or extension proceeded to eliminate any remnants of hair on my dome. I spent another 30 minutes using my electric shaver to trim the rest of the stubble until my head was as smooth as it has been since the day I was born.
Not the "first" time I shaved, but the most recent time. (I'm holding my youngest daughter Myra) |
Ultimately, I end up going back to the "bald" look for several reasons:
#1. It is soooo easy to maintain!
#2. It is a good way to save money on shampoo (this is NOT a real reason!)
#3. It is comfortable, especially in the summertime!
#4. It is one of many "looks" that works for me.
#5. It is ... something different.
I've always done different things with my hair.
I have had bowl cuts (mostly when I was much younger), buzz cuts (one terrible summer in middle school), and parted down the middle cuts.
I have worn a reverse mullet (long on top but shaved short or off on the sides and back), grown out a tail (that was a horrible idea!), slicked back (with and without gel), and grown it out long (at least two separate times I was able to pull it back into a small ponytail).
This was during one of the "long hair" phases. I just LOVED the curls! :) (That's Savannah on my lap! Soooo cute!) |
I have dyed my hair at least twice (red, which didn't take too well; and jet black, which only stayed for about 3 days) and have bleached the tips and/or the whole thing (including my long goatee / facial hair) at least twice.
I have worn for many years a traditional "Mormon Missionary" hairstyle, with short sides and back, neatly trimmed neckline, and parted on one side but still very short overall.
My normal hairstyle with "The Naturals" Jordan, Jaimee, ME, and Jeremy |
So come on readers ... chime on in! I've included a few of the pictures I have of these different looks. Which one should I gravitate to next? Right now I am very strongly leaning toward the clean-shaven look again ... but I'm open to suggestions and requests (as long as Karen approves it!)
Thanks for your comments!
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The fact that you can shave all of your hair off and have it all grow back, like, a month later has me partial to this hairstyle for you. Oh, and because you can do this I hate you. Just kidding...kind of.
ReplyDeleteI think grow it long and go curly again... You know Brooklyn and I are growing our hair out :)
ReplyDeleteI like the curls... :)
ReplyDeleteMy current look has been forced on me and I don't like it.
ReplyDeleteWhy would someone choose to be bald? ;)