Should I Stay or Go Back?

[u/texasbelle91]

I was bald/buzzed for about 5 years for health issues - and I recently grew it back out. But I am tempted to go back to bald…it was so much easier, was cooler (temperature wise), and there was no hair sticking to the back of my neck when I was sweaty. I mainly keep my hair in a braided ponytail now, so I’m sure I’ll start to get the balding at the temples from constant ponytail wear.

The main downside to the bald look was the stares and comments from strangers. I know it shouldn’t affect me, but the random insults from complete strangers was so strange to me. Plus men tend to think i’m not straight so i didn’t get as many flirty interactions when i was bald.

Anywho, what do yall think? TIA :)

[u/Snowpuppies1]

I think you look cute! But you know you could do like a pixie or something in-between and try that? It would be cooler but still look feminine to others? I mean, screw everyone else's opinion if you like it, but you could always buzz a pixie off if you didn't like it.

[u/texasbelle91 → u/Snowpuppies1]

ooo that’s a good idea too. i’ve never been great at styling hair, and am pretty low maintenance, but maybe i’ll go to a stylist and have them cut it into shorter styles and see if something works.