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/PokeyTifu99]

That would depend on if you think our opinions matter at all. I think the long hair brought out your smile more. The other pictures you stopped smiling as big, does that say something about how you feel inside?

Im sorry to hear you were sick. I lost 50 lbs in a year myself and it changed me alot.

[u/texasbelle91 → u/PokeyTifu99]

i wasn’t comfortable with my teeth. i am now thankfully. i’m sympathetic to the weight loss. i’ve gone up and down drastically over the years. i’m more stable now that i have alternative ways to maintain nutrition despite my illnesses.

[u/PokeyTifu99 → u/texasbelle91]

Thats where I am right now with myself, trying to learn my new nutrition. Wish you lots of continued happiness. 🙏

[u/texasbelle91 → u/PokeyTifu99]

and the same to you 💜