Have you ever felt like shaving all of your hair?

[menina]

I feel like doing that now. I'm so annoyed that I want to cut all of my hair.

[BlueStripedSoul]

What has you so frustrated with your hair? Is it your current hairstyle or is it the condition your hair is in?

I would generally suggest to try to work your way through it, but on the other hand there's nothing to say you can't. Perhaps a fresh start would be a good thing? I don't know. If it means anything, I have never looked at women with a shaved head any differently.

But is there anything else you could do instead? If you do shave it off, you might regret it and really miss having your hair. Depending on your hair length and how fast your hair grows, it could take as much as 1-2 years or even more for it to grow back, so it is a bit of a commitment if you do shave it off, and if you do, you'd also have to consider doing several different hairstyles at different stages as it grows back too. Just something to consider anyway.

[menina]

It's not the state that it is because I already cut it what was wrong. It grew back but sometimes it frustrates me.
You said some things that make sense. Maybe I should think about it.

[BlueStripedSoul]

@menina Well, I'm glad I was able to help out a little! 😊

[menina]

You did. :)

[BlueStripedSoul]

😊😊

[BlueStripedSoul]

@menina Thanks for the MHO! 😊

[menina]

No problem. :)

[Chazmatazz269]

I’ve been shaving my head for decades. Since long before it became kool. It’s literally the only trend i’ve been on the leading edge of in my entire life! Ell oh ell!
The first time is intimidating. If you’ve never buzz cut your hair or shaved before, you don’t know exactly what your head looks like. That’s scary because there are heads that definitely shouldn’t be bald! Ell oh ell! I got lucky and i’ve never looked back. I haven’t had hair since and i don’t miss it. But not everyone shares my experience. I recommend buying a wig and keeping the receipt the first time you consider buzzing or shaving. Ell oh ell!

[menina]

I didn't think about how my head looks like without hair. Maybe I should take that into consideration and buying a wig is a good suggestion.

[BeeNee]

I was working as a teachers aid, and ended up cutting my hair really short once because it was just damaged and needed to go, and the next day I came into the classroom, all of the students literally came up to me and said I looked like a boy and since they are kids with no filters, they kept telling me that and that they missed my long hair. I tried not to let it get to me...because they're kids...but it did and I have NEVER cut my hair short again nor would I ever shave my hair bald.

[menina]

I'm sorry to hear that. That must have hurt.

[Mia-Wallace]

I did it when I was 19. I had my hair to my lower back (ass) for 5 years and just didn't like to remember my ex's fingers going through it every time I brushed.

It was self-harm.

I was kinda lucky my husband didn't mind short hair on women.

[menina]

I understand, that's not a good thing to remember. I'm glad you found love again.

[Sonorous]

I've got hair on my ass too & I can agree! It's very annoying!

[Mia-Wallace]

@menina thank you.

@Sonorous glad to hear we agree.

[menina]

You're welcome.

[SoftCliff]

No, I don't think I would be able to pull off this look, or it would be flattering on me. I don't even like short hair or pixie cuts, I prefer medium or long hair. But everyone is different
See Lupita Nyong'o? She looks amazing with short or shaved hair

[menina]

Yes she does, but I guess that's because she's pretty.

[MikeInHawaii]

I started going bald in my twenties. I shaved my head in my mid thirties. After leaving the barber shop, I went to Hooters for lunch. Several waitresses were rubbing my head and making wishes. If I’d known that would be the reaction, I would have done it ten years earlier.

[menina]

At least you had a good experience.

[jennifer_bloom]

I never wanted to shave it all off but I did sometimes want to trim it down to the neckline because I find just by reducing my hair by 3-5 inches I can cut the time it takes to wash and comb my hair by up to 80%.

[menina]

That's true, long hair can take a long time to take care of.

[RedStealthOperative]

As long as you're sure you'll love it, go for it. Some women can really rock the look.
Maybe try a bald filter on snapchat or tiktok before you go through with it.

As for me.. I don't like myself with a shaved head. Lol

[menina]

Lol yeah it's not for everybody. I need to check that.

[Apple1996]

I've never felt that way. I love having long hair awhile back ago I cut it to my shoulders and that is pretty short for me. Can't wait till it grows back out

[menina]

I can relate to it, since I love long hair. But my hair has never been long.

[Apulu_Imback]

Yeah I felt like shaving all my body hair in this hot humid summer. Not my head hair of course. Ended up shaving legs and armpits only.

[menina]

Well yeah shaving legs and armpits is different.

[letuswaltzforthedead]

I would tbh, my hair is pretty messed up currently. I don't know if I would wear a wig on top though.

[menina]

There are some cool wigs but I get that it's not for everyone.

[ChrisMaster69]

We did this for charity a good few years back.

it was not just hair on head.

it was every part of our bodies.

Felt really strange

[menina]

I can imagine but it was for a good reason.

[ChrisMaster69]

Yeah but we were like some cast from a dodgy sci fi movie

It was a mix of guys n girls

[menina]

Well then I can see why you're saying that it was weird.

[SaartjieJane]

Girl yes… almost once a month I feel like it but then I also remember I want to grow my hair out long again so I won’t…

[menina]

That's also my predicament.

[Sour-rose]

No. I used to shave it short that you can almost see me bald but I got dreds now. Part of the upcoming change i got in my future

[menina]

Dreds are cool.

[CrazyGirl2]

Good lord NO!

Girl, get you butt to the stylist of your choice, and get ur hair fixed. You will never forgive yourself! There’s a girl on campus I don’t “know her“ but she’s always been very friendly and she’s in a couple of my classes. Anyway she was at a party drank WAY too much and as a prank someone shaved her head! She literally tried to kill herself! Not because she was sexually assaulted or anything like that because she wasn’t… Just because they shaved her head! Don’t do it

[menina]

"Girl, get you butt to the stylist of your choice" - I wish I could do that, that's not an option for me at the moment. 😬😬

Oh no! This is horrible! They shouldn't have done that because she was drunk. She couldn't think straight. I hope she's ok now.

[CrazyGirl2]

I don’t know, I haven’t seen her this semester. Sometimes I think that I made a mistake buying a house and living off campus. I’m really missing out on the whole college experience. I’ve been thinking of having all my stuff shipped home, and getting a place in the dorms, but then I hang out w/ someone in the dorms, and realize how incredibly cramped it is in there! Plus my best friend and roommate would physically physically kill me if after begging her to commit to 4yrs of renting from me so we could live together, I just up and moved out! But there MUST be something you can do other than shave your head?

[menina]

Yes, you might be missing a lot of things. Going to college must be different in the US.

I don't know what else I can do to be honest. Sometimes I get frustrated with my hair.

[CrazyGirl2]

If you don’t mind, I’m gonna talk to you like I talk to my friends, ok?
Bitch, are you out of your mind? We ALL struggle w/ our hair! Have you got any idea the number of times I’ve spent over an hour doing my hair, only to realize it’s a loosing battle, and re-wash my hair to remove all the product and start again? We ALL have issues w/ hair! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at myself, looked at the NEW deep conditioning product I just spent $150.00 on and been like “shinier, extra-body, and softer hair my ass! You LIARS!!!” And toss it in the trash? (I always get it back out, but thats not the issue. @menina, seriously, no matter what the issue, it’s GOT to be better tan being friggin bald! Just don’t! I don’t even know you and I think thats a terrible idea.
(by the way that girl never came back after the summer, so she either transferred somewhere, or just dropped out… over a shaved head!)

[menina]

I don't mind if you talk to me like you talk to your friends, but please don't call me b***h.

I understand the girl. I don't even know what I'm going to do anymore.

[CrazyGirl2]

That’s why I prefaced with “the way I talk with my friends” I can’t stand being called b***h either, I hate it! But just as African Americans have reclaimed the “N” word and use it only w/ other African Americans with whom they are friendly. The “B” word has generally been reclaimed my girls of my generation. It’s not just localized to where I’m from either, here at college, girls from all over the country use it in exactly the same context. While WE may use it among friends, guys most definitely may NOT use it. It is a way of taking back a word that was used to belittle women, minimize women, and dismiss assertive women. By reclaiming the word, women are able to remove it’s “power” that men have used as a tool of the patriarchy, against us! Obviously I would not be disrespectful, and use that word again with you, given your specific request. However, I wanted you to know (more than just “oh I meant it in a good way”) that there was absolutely no negative intent. 😢

[CrazyGirl2]

@menina I don’t know why a stylist is not an option for you, but a lot of girls I know (with unmanageable hair) are getting keratin treatments! It used to be strictly for straightening hair, but as it also leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable, girls with straight but unmanageable hair are getting a sorta “keratin light” if you will, and their hair is absolutely gorgeous after! Also, a flat iron can work miracles, even on straight hair! Seriously when all else fails, I use my flat iron to just outright “fix” my hair. I found one that looks good, here www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_10 Unless you have very long hair, this may not be the best, and you’ll need to get a thinner one, but I wanted to help, and this is a good starting point, and it’s cheap. But seriously, if you don’t have very long hair, you would probably prefer something thinner. Just search “flat iron”. Hey, if it doesn’t work for you, you can always just send it back to Amazon. Good luck Menina! 😘💋

[menina]

Ok, I get what you're saying. I know you didn't mean to disrespect me just like I don't want to disrespect you. I just hate this word and it's not something I say on a daily basis.

[menina]

Thank you for your suggestion, I really appreciate it but I'm not going to do it.

A stylist is not an option for me first I because I wouldn't find a good one. Also there's no Amazon where I live and I don't want to use a flat iron. But still, thank you for your patience and care.

[CrazyGirl2]

You are very welcome, it was my pleasure to help you in any way. (Even if I didn’t really help at all). I am curious though… Where do you live that Amazon. com cannot deliver to you? They use UPS, FedEx, and the world wide mail systems. As an example, I saw a documentary about the International Space Station, and one of the astronauts interviewed was previously stationed on an arctic research station near the North Pole, and when asked about things he missed he said getting things delivered from Amazon, b/c when he was at the North Pole he would somewhat regularly receive deliveries, but Amazon just has not yet figured out how to deliver to the ISS. Lol 😂
Anyway, take care and best of luck with all you do going forward, Laura. 🤗

[menina]

You tried to help me and that's what matters. You didn't know how I was going to reply, so you tried your best. Like I said before, I really appreciate your comments.

Well, I could order something from Amazon, but it would have to be Amazon in Spain because it's the closest country.
Hahaha thanks for sharing this story, maybe they will get there someday Lol
Thank you, Laura, for being so supportive! Best of luck to you. :)

[Dinklex3]

Like.. once in college.
I tried cutting my hair on my own because my bestie wasn't there, completely fucked it up, had a mental breakdown, started cutting it more, then wanted to shave it off but didn't lmao.
I saw her on the weekend and she fixed it for me 😅

[menina]

I know the feeling, but at least she was able to fix it.

[Smashingdoozy]

Do it. It grows back. I've definitely had moments where I hate my hair but then I just dye it

[menina]

I have so many of these moments!

[dustybiker]

I have felt like it in the past. I like my hair long though.

[menina]

Me too, but sometimes I have these "I hate my hair" moments.

[dustybiker]

Oh agreed. Ever had helmet hair? 😁

[menina]

Yes, a few times. 😬

[menina]

Have you?

[dustybiker]

Almost daily. I’ve learned to work it. lol

[menina]

I see Lol
But it's still annoying.

[dustybiker]

Agreed. But I do like long hair on me. Short can be annoying as you have to keep it trimmed.

[menina]

That's true. My hair has never been too long but I don't think I could ever cut it.

[Sonorous]

I recently did just this. My family keeps telling me I look military.

[Texaskid1]

Yup.

I have been shaving my head for years now. When I walk into a club I will always have several people ask if I am military or a cop.

[Sonorous]

My mother dated some 2nd infantry military guys and she says my mannerisms are similar too. 🤔 Like my stance, standing habits, way that I talk, gestures, etc.

Which nowadays might be a good thing. Because it's getting crazy out there. I wanna look at least somewhat competent. 🤣 even if it's a lie

[menina]

Yes sometimes when I see a bald headed man I also wonder if he's a military.

[Sonorous]

True! Especially if he's in shape!

[menina]

Exactly.

[Sonorous]

I'm going to be carrying around Air Force & Army drawstring bags in a few days too. 🤣 someone might salute frfr

[menina]

That would be funny 🤣🤣🤣

[MTC29]

I did this once. My (then) girlfriend didn't like it.

[menina]

But at least it grew back.

[MTC29]

Exactly. Even so, I now keep my body hair closer trimmed.

[tweety48]

Well I love it, and do you still do that?

[menina]

That's nice!

[MTC29]

@tweety48 I keep my chest hair and pubic hair trimmed short. Men's electric razors normally had a "beard trimmer" which works great for this application.

[NathanDavis]

that's not how I deal with stress or frustration...

[menina]

You must be so laidback.

[NathanDavis]

not sure laidback is the word... lol

I just deal with it differently... and when I do not, I end up in the hospital

[menina]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[NathanDavis]

it's okay... it's been just three times, in the last 10 years or so

[menina]

Still, whatever it is it's not good.

[PrettyPriya]

Hi @menina! I’m going to use Nathan’s opinion because I don’t mind spamming him notifications.

[NathanDavis]

@PrettyPriya never an issue... lol (= @menina

[menina]

Hi @PrettyPriya! :)

And now we're both bothering him Lol

[PrettyPriya]

@menina that’s good. I’ll spam @NathanDavis’s notifications…no worries there. by the way we have a spammer on the loose.

[menina]

@PrettyPriya Lol I think he doesn't mind

[NathanDavis]

all music to my ears...

[menina]

😂😂😂

[Agape93]

Yeap. Came close at the start of the pandemic, shaved it down to about an inch with my clippers

[menina]

That's understandable. At that time I didn't care about my hair either.

[Agape93]

Yeap. I wanted to limit reasons to go to town. Hairs still short, maybe like 4 inches.

[menina]

Yes, that makes sense.

[es20490446e]

Just the opposite, I let my hair grow wild.

Someone call me Wilson, because of:

[menina]

They were mean.

[es20490446e]

I found it funny.

[menina]

Really? Well, I wouldn't like that Lol

[FunkyMonkee]

From my entire body? NO! I HAVE shaved my legs quite a few times, shaved my pits once and my pubes a couple times. Some nurse shaved my chest a few years ago and I did it again a few months ago. And, 33 years and 9 days ago, I shaved my head in protest.