OMG She's Bald: the power of a woman with a shaved head

Women discuss how losing their locks makes them feel sexually empowered and how it has made strangers question their spirituality and religion.
Written and Produced by Charnah Ellesse @ellessechar
Director of Photography - Stephan Knight @stephanknight_
Second Camera Operator - Lucy Hubbard @lucyluckyyou_
Creative Director - Isabella Rider @isseyrider
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[@braydenm3717]

I shaved my head. I am a female, and I am 15 years old. Many people in the comments are saying that this video is pointless and meaningless. No it is not. It is so powerful and confidence-boosting and amazing to have a shaved head as a female. It is an amazing movement that I am so happy to be a part of. I finally feel beautiful

[@LuckyNetworks]

Brayden Merry agree! Probs to you! I want to do the same and give the haur to charity. But my mum is totally against it....

[@lorraine70]

Brayden Merry wow that is amazing! Good for you. I only plucked up the nerve to shave mine at the age of 47. You are very brave and powerful. You are definitely going places.

[@milasteelman259]

I completely agree! I actually recently shaved my head, I’m 16, and have never felt more beautiful and confident.

[@youarebeautiful3191]

Quite hypocritical if you wanna change the perception of beautiful standard even tho you still chasing being "beautiful" standard but in a different approach in this case going bald or you dye you hair. it's what you see on the mirror. assures your looking attractive. So it's not that " I feel beautiful" "I look beautiful" because we all know you ran to that mirror after you shaved it.

[@breadheir]

okay but how did you convince your parents because mine won't let me get a buzzcut lmao

[@janabarkowsky9488]

"I respect every woman that has shaved her head because they are definitely in the definition of a fearless woman" yeess thats right

[@joemcnally8211]

Have u a shaved head??

[@yana-perrault]

I come back to this video every time I lose myself, and it reminds me my shaved head is where I thrive.

[@hallojkompis]

same! sometimes I need the empowerment from other baldies, to remind me of why I did it, what it means etc. Keep smashing the barriers girls! xx

[@anyaar555]

Same here. thank you for sharing!!!

[@fionaokeefe1906]

People it’s just hair🤦🏻‍♀️I’ve been bald for a while, had hair for a while, dyed it wore it in the most weird styles cuz I could….I’ve done everything to my hair and still my life is determined by what I do and how I feel about myself and whether I have hair or not…..at the end of the day I still do me and I’m cool with that😎👩🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦲🧑🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦳👩🏻👩🏻‍🦲👱🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦱🧑🏻👩🏻👩🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦲👱🏻‍♀️😎

[@albinoviper2876]

That a very sad life to lead where your hair determines who and what you are and day is going to be like. Also sorry do you think like you the Bibles Samson where he gets strength from his hair. lol sorry you goof balls are to easy to make fun of and its like you do it so you can cry to someone abt how oppressed you are. No that is literally what you idiots do, create your own problem and when someone calls you out on it you go right into victim mode.

[@albinoviper2876]

@@hallojkompis that isnt empowerment that is you have enough balls to do something and thinking its something else giving you that and its not it all you

[@Meme__]

When I shaved my head I felt the most feminine and beautiful I ever have in my life! I would strongly encourage all women to do it at least once in their lifetime, so empowering.

[@sherelle1987]

I totally agree

[@Lauramwaller]

I shaved my head and it was the most liberating, amazing, empowering experience of my adult life. I'm over 40 and got tired of not being enough. I felt ugly, unwanted, and unloved. As I watched hair fall to the floor I wanted to laugh. I felt like all those negative feelings were being removed. After I saw myself for the first time after my hair was gone, I found a woman who was beautiful without hair and I loved and wanted myself. I feel free.

[@BadWolf1958]

I find bald women very beautiful

[@user-iw3ot1rz9m]

I shaved my head yesterday. I am 17. It’s the best thing I ever done

[@aurora-vd3ij]

Twixxie 2 Yay your comment made me so happy. I'm so glad you love your look

[@MassMultiplayer]

now eyesbrow. empower to the max ;D not just fashion

[@amandabradshaw9954]

I shaved my head yesterday. I am also 17 and it was the best thing ever!! ☺️☺️

[@user-iw3ot1rz9m]

Update: I did it again a year later hahahaa

[@sadmanohi4810]

Why???

[@808sndHeartAke]

You are enough queen! We are ALL enough ladies 🖤✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@dontcallmeEmmy]

Markel Dallas your comment made me smile and warms my heart. Thank you for saying that ☺️💖

[@sarahborowik-frank4990]

Yesss Queeeen !❤

[@celefrioni6448]

I shaved my hair about 10 days ago. I took me more than 10 years to make that decision. Best thing I ever did in my life so far 🖤

[@kinglear5952]

Love your pic

[@kennycuts1]

I'm a licensed barber and the buzzcut looks stunning on you and I agree more indian women should try it,hair doesn't make the person it's whats inside that counts

[@swaranjali5660]

i'll be the next one in the row

[@jillmarieweingarten3048]

I am a hair designer and I sport a buzz cut. I love it.

[@jamespatrick5853]

Hair fetish spotted

[@chessstatic5455]

james Patrick uh, there is a big hair fetish everywhere in society in regards to long hair.

[@pagethreemodel]

The Indian girl had the most substance to me. I think, for Indian girls and African/Carrib girls it's harder because hair, is this prevalent and significant part of our cultures. I can only imagine what the Indian girl went through with her mum and female elders from within her own community, not to even mention her peers and the men, when she made the decision to shave her head. It's kind of the same with black people. That 'your hair is an important part of you' mentality and its stifling for women who genuinely want to shave their heads be it for aesthetic or health (hair health) reasons. Anyway, all the women featured are beautiful.

[@CxlolxD]

mzChocoSensualHedbob but I thought a large group of women in the Hindu community partake in the ritual of have their head shaved at the Thiruthani Murugan Temple.

[@Nini-ic6ut]

childish bambino idk I want to shave my head but my mother told me I'd look ugly and I know how Africans are not only will I get shit from elders and other women but also my mother will get shit like "why would you let her do something so stupid" and she already gets shit because of my decision to go vegan. I plan on shaving it once I get older and move out but I'm also so scared bc I have 4c hair and my hair has always short (just on my shoulders) so I'm afraid if it looks bad on me and the struggle it will be to grow it back.

[@leilani3070]

mzChocoSensualHedbob ddddd

[@pagethreemodel]

childish bambino exactly. There are many tribes in Africa where the shaved head is seen as a symbol of fertility. It's hypocritical.

[@pagethreemodel]

Erica Taka not all Indian women subscribe to that though. I should have been specific as well, I meant most South Asian communities and not just Indian women.

[@Natmitch08]

i just shaved my hair today , i've re-watched this video over 20 times throughout the years and i finally had the courage to let go and cut it all off and i am so happy!

[@joemcnally8211]

Do u keep the shaved look??

[@lillithbena1211]

what about today was the determining factor for you?

[@Captain-Electro]

I'm a dude and I recently shaved my head and I walked around with anxiety wondering what people would think. I can only imagine what kind of anxiety a woman would have. If I catch someone passing judgment on a woman with short/no hair I'm calling them on it. My 4 year old daughter wants to do it because she saw me do it. My wife and I don't want to deal with the family judgment. If my wife will allow it, then so will I but when my daughter is in her rebellious years, I'm gonna let her go crazy 😆 I have tats, piercings and strong views. I can't stop that kid from being a piece of that. As long as she doesn't tear up the house, she can do whatever. Purple hair, no hair. Her clothing must protect her from the elements like sun and cold but I wouldn't be worried if the punk/90's style came back or whatever. I got 10 years roughly to prepare for that.

[@sofs8607]

you re a great dad dude :)

[@barbaras1551]

you sound like an amazing person:)

[@classyg6512]

I shaved my head in June and I absolutely loved it even though everyone else did not. I felt more beautiful then I already felt when I had longer hair. My hair is now 4 inches and I am still in love. Many people thought I was a lesbian, going through a crisis, or I was crazy. But guess what, I am a women that does not need to have long hair to still feel like a woman or be considered a woman. REMEMBER THIS: If you want to shave your hair, GO FOR IT!! It will grow back and who cares what anyone thinks about you. YOU ARE YOU !

[@toastbrot9012]

I really want to shave my head but I have to switch schools next year in order to do my A-levels and I'm scared that the school I want to go to will not take me in because of my shaved head...

[@HipBeeWitch]

It won't grow back for everyone...

[@starberrysweetee1495]

If anyone watching this is having a hard time finding meaning in this video, just know that this wasn't made for you. It has meaning to me and many other young and old women, heads shaved or not, and it was made for us.

[@erikahale3829]

I shaved my hair because my hair was very long and thick and I was tired of it. I’m the same person with a shaved head 🤷🏽‍♀️ I just don’t care for hair. I don’t wear makeup either. Guess I just prefer the simple life.

[@trendkiller6611]

You sound like me 🙂

[@katrinaterrell8558]

And me

[@marieh2021]

Same.

[@happyface3111]

Erika Hale same!

[@KatsWorldd]

Same

[@paulatobias3428]

Fact: it's not outrageous to be a bald woman. Let's normalize it because we do exist regardless of choice or not. Great video though.

[@themellowunicorn4521]

Shaving my head is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced in my life I do get radical punk vibes I feel badass and beautiful but also I don’t have to buy hair products 😂😂😂 I don’t think I ever wanna grow my hair back

[@happyface3111]

Themellowunicorn YESSSSS!!

[@brianashelton9777]

The only thing I hate about being bald is the cold and being called Sir.

[@phoenixwiseman4018]

Briana Shelton who calls you sir? People don’t even call men sir. Wtf that’s rude

[@brianashelton9777]

Phoenix Wiseman thank you! Mostly women amd people in businesses that I frequent. Im 6'3. I would like to try modeling

[@miclazy-5m]

wear some earrings, maybe that helps.

[@rawlawgirl]

Briana Shelton I am 6ft 2inches tall and have shaved (buzz cut) my hair for nearly 40 years. I used to become sad when people said "sir" to me, but I LOVE my buzz cut, love the beautifully shape head I have and my gigantic eyes. Mostly, I love never bothering with hair products, gels, and potions. I simply wash my hair with water and add a little coconut oil to seal in moisture and frankly, I rarely do even that. So, when people say "sir" now, like the cashier and if it is a man, I say, "No problem, Miss", and when they hear my clear female voice, they look on in horror..LOL. Even if my tits are right in their face, all that they see is a giant being and in their tiny world, only men are six footers. I did modeling for for years! Go for it, but you have to own your amazon beauty!

[@zatrat5696]

This is why I wear big hoop earings

[@robinlaurence6284]

I never felt like more of a queen then when my head was shaved. It was so freeing! This video had me thinking about going back!

[@gypsyjane6352]

im jamaican and my hair when it was relaxed brushed past my shoulders. apparently thats the longest anyone in my family has gotten it and it was coveted. when i first did a pixie my mom FREAKED. second time, going natural.... she almost disowned me. now that my hair is 3 years natural and almost bra strap length my mom still tries to shit on my natural hair, making fun of its nappiness... which is really insane. same with my bf who is african, when he tried to grow his loc's out his mom would shit on him and sabotage his lil baby locs. now they are almost waist length and everyone in his family envies his hair. now i want to shave my hair off again, wonder what my mom will say, not that i care now. crazy what we have to deal with, the self hate is so real. anyways, i really enjoyed this video

[@gypsyjane6352]

update: i did it :3

[@zatrat5696]

Yes QUEEEEN😂😂👏👏👏

[@carterattainment8421]

I’m Jamaican; living in the states. I have been wearing a buz cut for many years on and off and with consistency since 2007. It’s the best thing I ever did. Mind you, some guys I’ve dated eventually told me to “grow” my hair. The current man in my life going 3 years strong shaves my head and sees my true physical beauty. I think our culture is suffering from self esteem issues, desire to fit in syndrome and lifetime mental slavery. Some black men are guilty of putting pressure on some women who fall for the nonsense that a bigger butt is better, larger breast’s are more appealing, long straight hair and nails are ultimate beauty. Physical beauty is confidence and sense of self; embracing the creator’s image i.e. our selves is who we are and should be happy being.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

These reactions prove how oppressive hair is for women. Other people feel they have more of a right to control our own hair than us.

[@norag.1467]

I always get judgment from my father each time he sees me with really short hair. When I had waistlength hair, he kept critizising it, too. So the only thing I try to keep in mind is how I feel about my hair, as other people will find something to critizise in any case. Keep your heads up, beautiful buzzcut ladies ❤️

[@yana-perrault]

I come back to this video time and time again, and rewatch it whenever I doubt the ways I show up in this world as a woman. Love this video and it’s message.

[@swaranjali5660]

Another girl from India to shave her head is going to be me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@naseemakhtar2468]

Why ?

[@lunapiensa]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Anita-kd6ud]

Hi I’m a 20 yr old college student from a Hispanic background. This video encouraged me to finally shave my head and it has been the most liberating moments for me. In my community, hair is valued and represents woman’s beauty standards. It has been an experience to see the reaction I get from my people, but whether it be a good or bad reaction I am happy because I know I’m pushing boundaries and showing everyone I more than just my hair and I am not afraid to show it.

[@kinglear5952]

Have you stayed shaved?

[@andreaking72309]

I have alopecia areata. But I first shaved my head by choice. It is the most liberating and mentally/ emotionally detoxing experience. You're shaving away stigmas, unrealistic expectations, and beauty-obsessing strongholds. It's all YOU, no filter.i come from a family full of straightening combs, perms, weaves, wigs, etc. A strong Christian family where "the womans hair Is her glory". I stopped placing chemicals in my hair in highschool. I shaved my head fur a few years and then grew locs passed my butt fit 10 years. Afterwards, headaches and spine pain,along with alopecia areata set in, and my Locs started falling out one-by-one. I shaved my hair which held alot of history, pain, love (a detailed story of my life). I released those chapters and started a new one. My life hasn't been the same. I love my regal dome... take me or leave me. No distractions. You can keep your stipulations, formalities, traditions, and confinements. I'm free...

[@rowanhiggins3376]

Fellow alopecia areata gal here, I ditched my wig (after 10 years of hiding hair loss) on NYE and posted a pic of bald me on social media, it was very empowering ....take me or leave me....you go girl ❤️☺️💪👍

[@Fairydorch]

I shaved my head about a week ago and the first thing my dad said was I looked like a boy. He didn’t understand why or my feeling about myself. And I told him that I didn’t feel beautiful and respond with no you just did cause your bored. I am really happy that I did this. I wake up every day feeling so beautiful and it hurts that my dad can’t see how beautiful I am.

[@duhneesy293]

I'm 22 and an asian american girl. I just shaved my head yesterday morning. I finally push thru the courage to do it after thinking about it and wanting to do it so many times. I've always just had conflicts with my hair. Societal standards, beauty standards, sexual standards, and female standards. As I was buzzing all my hair off, I felt chains and liberation being cut loose strand by strand. For the first time in my life, I started to actually feel free.

[@Kzma28]

I just shaved my head for the first time 3 nights ago. I have had nothing but positive comments. People say they can't believe I can pull it off. Women say they wish they had the courage to do it. I say "you can do it! You'll look great!" I love it And plan on keeping it shaved for a while. Plus it's sooooo easy to take care of!

[@fabienne6068]

i’m 16 and having a shaved head and i know what they r talking about and it’s so true that the whole society handle u differently but it was the best decision i could make. You feel so free and grow a lot more confidence in that time

[@kinglear5952]

Will you stay shaved?

[@koeboesj19]

I def recommend shaving your head as a woman at least once in your life. Its so empowering!

[@aurora-vd3ij]

noelle101 did you do it? that's great

[@joemcnally8211]

@The505Guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youraveragestalker8438]

@The505Guys stfu troll

[@BilltheBald]

I think all the girls look great & really suit the short hair cuts & shaved head look. Their attitude also tells you a lot about them and they are not affraid to challenge traditional images & conventions. Good on them.

[@wendymila1409]

stunning message that is being sent out, absolutely. letting go of a life long attachment or cultural norm takes a lot of strength even though it may not be as apparent to some people, a woman with a shaved head is an extremely powerful and strong image, respectable even. it takes guts and I support the movement entirely.

[@KenidiFerguson]

Wendy Nunez so many people don't get it😣

[@jarjarbonks7803]

who hurt you lmao you're pathetic dude @ neil

[@anxietyjay]

Cuz I sure the hell am

[@jarjarbonks7803]

Joshua SD Thompson I love u lmao

[@elly8353]

I'm 17 and I've been rocking a pixie cut for around 3-4 years now, and a few days ago I decided to get a buzz cut. Since then I found a lot of people will literally stare with their mouths open until I stare back. It's a completely different sensation because it makes you feel so totally exposed that you just have to move on and exercise your confidence. It brings out more of who you are as a person because it doesn't give you the option of being anything else. I think this is a video that only some people can understand, because they've tried it before, considered it or thought about what shaving off your hair would mean.

[@phoenixwiseman4018]

Elly Comley his spoke to me💕💕 love this comment

[@kinglear5952]

My wife who has been bald for 5 years loves being stared at and whispered about as it deepens her enjoyment of feeling so good about herself.

[@lillithbena1211]

i can't imagine if they stare at a 17yo what they would think of a 58yo baldy. lol. way to break the mold and challenge stereotypes. keep being your best self and inspiring us!

[@iemandmusica]

I LOVE bald women. My God I absolutely LOVE IT.

[@erikamiranda1103]

omg i legit almost cried when i saw the indian girl. she's so so so so so beautiful

[@debile666]

In south India women shave their heads all the time at the temple in Tirupati. That's where most of the "real Indian hair" comes from.

[@misslayde09]

S B Thank you! I’m so glad you said this because I was saying that women in India shave their heads to give their hair away at the temples. Like wtf 🤷🏽‍♀️ you should know this being from India

[@live.laugh.love.right.now.]

Hi @Anekia, I grew up in Pune, India and never knew about the Tirupati thing. Enough with the wtf and shrugging your shoulders. I’m in Texas and just buzzed my hair. People, mostly Indians, keep staring at me. I had a pixie for the longest time and my salon lady would tell me how “lucky” I was for my husband to let me cut my hair. It’s an open secret that in this day and age when most Indian women go for a haircut... the maximum they’d want trimmed is a centimeter. So enough with the BS about how “all” Indians should know about tirupati where a handful of women get their head shaved. Unless you’ve buzzed your head, you don’t know the freedom that these women are talking about. It’s breaking free from preconceived notions of beauty.

[@ladylovemaire7444]

it was made for the people who have been threw the struggle of beatuy standers basically. if you have been there then you will get it . a few girls exsplained how it was linked to culture , Beauty, and even happiness. they all realized they can have and be all those thing's without having hair. so basically hair does not define you at the end you are still you if you want to do it don't let anyone or any of those shallow reasons stop you. what I get from this video is self impowerment, no longer being fearful , and going for what you want no matter if socitey tell's you "it's not right" Or "your not beautiful" if you feel like you are that is all that matters.

[@luccabailey736]

I Shaved my head, and i have never felt more beautiful and confident.

[@srslywhatever]

I've had hair down to my hips all my life and never realised that I used my hair as some sort of security blanked because people only ever complimented me on my hair and because I was raised with the standard "pretty girls have long hair/girls with short hair look like boys" slogan. Last November I just cut it all off late at night without telling anyone and went to work next day as a new person. My colleagues looked at me as if I had gone mad but I never felt more powerful! Cutting my hair off was one of the most freeing things I ever did. Highly recommend to anyone.

[@anaissainza]

That's like the most beautiful video I've ever seen

[@jou2166]

Shave that head low..thin the eyebrows put in 2 cute earrings....hit them books

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

I shaved my head last night. Personally (and my friends agree) I think it looks good. However, my mom thinks otherwise. Its like she hates me or something. Honestly, I had a convo with her today about it and it just made me feel sick. I want to feel better about my hair!

[@briskii1020yea]

Hannah Rose Reviews awe:(

[@lizr6245]

Hannah Rose Reviews sameeeeeee

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Your mother’s focus on your hair and appearance is frankly disturbing to me as an old widow broad. This concept called “bodily autonomy” extends to every part of your body including your hair. My love for my now adult kids, grands and great grands does not come with contingencies or conditions. Sending a message to anyone, especially your own offspring that your love, care and concern for them is based solely on your parental opinions is denying them the right to their own sense of self, to their personal Identity, to appreciation of their uniqueness and to their fundamental humanity. I can not condone your mother’s behavior, Ms. Hannah. You’re pleased with your decision and that’s more than enough-and so are you. With or without your hair, you are still *you.* Your statement, “It’s like she hates me or something” is heart breaking to learn from anyone, especially when it emanates from a parent to their own child. I am so sorry. Please rock your beautiful from the inside out self. When I think of your mother, what immediately comes to my mind is jealousy of her daughter. Beauty fades; nastiness, pettiness and envy are forever. Her Character has been revealed through this and I’m certain a consistent pattern over your lifetime of similar experiences with her. I am sorry. You deserve so much more.

[@raneemrk3205]

Same thing here. I shaved my head just today and i've never felt more feminine in my life. i've never been happier and she didnt really appreciate it even when she knew i would do it. She asked "so now are you gonna finally grow it out?" And my answer was no. You're not hurting anyone by this. If it doesnt harm you or anyone then theres nothing holding you back and you shouldnt listen to anyones opinion as long as you are happy with it. I wont grow it out unless i full-heartedly want to. And hey we're in this together ^^ we're beautiful no matter what and nothing could change that.

[@beriousejean-louis1715]

I just shaved my head also , last week actually! Everyone loves how it looks on me and thinks it suites me well. I showed my mom the day after and she since has not talked to me,because she is so upset. I haven’t told my dad and I’m scared,because I had brought this up to them a couple months back and they were completely against it. My dad literally said, “don’t think you can be under this house if you think you can shave your head like a boy and we would accept that”. It’s sad knowing their reaction to something that has made me so happy but I have gotten so used to this type of treatment in the Haitian community. Everyday before I walk in the house I put a wig on because of how they will react. It’s hard keeping a part of you a secret to the people who should support you the most.

[@canijustplaysims9683]

I am shaving my head today and I'm so excited

[@myopinionwhileIcanstillhaveone]

I was scared what people would say about me but my husband really wanted me to and supported me shaving my head. He loves it. He said he can see more of my face. I love it. I didn't realize how much money and pain my hair was causing me.

[@adorkable7196]

I find it funnyt that people are saying "it's your body nobody cares" "selfobsessed" or whatever because people do actually care? Expecially on what women do. Whether they have children by the age of 30 or their dress is too short or too long , or too covered up or doesn't have long hair or doesn't have long natural hair. And it's usually always shown in little supposedly meaningless comments. If you didn't care then why point out you didn't care? go on not caring, unless infact you DO care

[@nixeradicatus]

Ador kable most of these people that are accusing them of being self-obsessed bought themselves TVs this year instead of donating to charity so take it with a grain of salt.

[@Mel-id7yq]

So true. Especially since nobody forced these people who „don’t care“ to watch the video. If you don’t bother than why click?

[@gabrielleholt446]

I've cut my hair super short before (nearly to the scalp) and I've shaved the back when I had braids, but I've never shaved my ENTIRE head before. I'm doing it tomorrow before I move to a new state. It's gonna be great and I can't wait! Eeeep! Also, all of you looked gorgeous. My own criticism is that the video wasn't long enough! I was living for it but I wish it could have gone on for so much longer. Twas a pleasure to watch.

[@kinglear5952]

Black women look sensational bald

[@lucerotevez2188]

I shaved my head a few days ago. I didn't like it and I hid it because of that. Now I'm starting to like it and getting used to it, but I just wanted to say that this video makes me so happy and I feel powerful and good with myself. Any woman that shaves her head should watch this because to me it was a beautiful video that just made me feel better.💙

[@samanthamorrison333]

I just shaved off all my hair and I love it! I feel so free and powerful! I used to be afraid about people judging me but step by step this fear dissolved and me shaving my hair today was the one thing that gave me all my power back! I encourage every woman to shave off all their hair; you will feel powerful, free, fearless. Sending all my love to ALL women out there 🌹💗

[@latiyar3283]

I shave my hair because I didn’t want to deal with it anymore..... I’m happy I did !!!!!! Bald is beautiful!!!!

[@kinglear5952]

My wife is black and it really suits you guys.

[@rozemarijn5532]

I shaved my head two days ago, and I never want anything else. It's so liberating, and so empowering. I feel more confident, braver and stronger because of it. I feel like I can do anything now, because not much will be as scary as shaving my head, or as controversial. I was afraid of people staring at me, but now I've done it, I feel so proud of it that I don't care if they look, because I am happy I did it, and I think it looks good. So as long as you feel good in it, it won't matter if people look, because you are stronger then their judgement.

[@careip]

I shaved my head over a week ago. I'm 64. It was on my bucket list. It's been fun, interesting & empowering. I didnt know how much I was going to love my head. I cant stop touching it.

[@ItsRiya123]

INDIAN GIRL WITH A SHAVED HEAD HERE I love that girl

[@reyne8424]

I just shaved off my dreadhawk. I always had long hair because it was a symbol of strength for me. 3 years ago, when I got my dreadhawk, I wanted to feel and look like a warrior, to be able to conquer my life and withstand anything. And I did. My life has completely changed, I've become happy and healthy, I've found a home and peace. I don't need to fight anymore. So today I shaved it off, and with it I finally completely let go of all the hate, hurt, and fear that had been my life.

[@rashideogam7059]

Okayyyy, I am 16 and I shaved my hair 1 week ago..it was one of my best decision.....helllll!!!!yeahhh!!!!

[@brianneseabloom2301]

How long is it now? I just shaved mine five days ago.

[@rashideogam7059]

@@brianneseabloom2301 first of all congrats you did a great thing I believe you are now more confident with urself. Remember that u r not just beautiful u r "brave." And it has been 1 month and 15 day and my hair is 1 inch long 😂, going bald was one of the best decision of my life!!! Sending lots of virtual hugs from India to you❤!! Stay safe 🌸

[@andersleijonborg6075]

I LOVE a woman with shaved head/ no hair on their head. Every time I see a woman with no hair I tell them how strong, beautiful and kickass they are. I wouldn't have any problem being togheter to a woman with no hair. I searched the tube for a video that pay homage to all you shaved woman out there but can't find any. If I had a daughter I wouldnt have any problem with her shaving her hair. You are all kickass cool and I support you all 100 %.

[@esthergutierrez931]

I came from a super religious family and even cutting my hair above my shoulders was a sin. I ended up shaving my head and I love and hate it. It's making me face things about myself I did not like and accept it for what it is . Which is what I wanted out of this. Hair isnt a big deal it grows back and I'm getting closer to the pixie haircut I like haha I feel refreshed new it feels good.

[@msadm1225]

I first cut all my (3c-textured, waist-length) hair off when I was 15. It's now 2 years later and I still wear a buzz cut because I love how powerful it makes me look and feel. Bald girls are beautiful!!!

[@emmab5034]

girls who have never had a shaved head don’t understand what it’s like. it’s so freeing and powerful. i’m 17 but i shaved my head when i was 16. at 16 i was shy and nervous and not really myself. but now i have so much more confidence, and i feel as though i really stand for something. i feel substantial. people in my family, and people in public, aren’t comfortable with it and they always ask me to grow it out. i have had strangers stop me in public and ask me what my gender is or if i’m sick. i think it’s important that beauty is recognised to be not skin deep, it’s not about what you look like but how you impact the world and make a change. i hope us girls can start to support each other more and we can start to realise that we’re more powerful together

[@kinglear5952]

My wife has been razor shaved for over 5 years and she has found it to be one of the most emotionally valuable things that she has done.

[@supperpuppy8]

I shaved my head three years ago because my hair hadn’t grown in six years and I pulled out a lot of it from trichotillomania. I was going natural and I loved it but I struggled with my own gender Identity and self esteem until My hair grew out enough to get braids. when I look back at It it was lowkey “revolutionary” at a school of 300 people to be an out lesbian with a very bold and telling appearance

[@randomshuffle6399]

I used to wear buzzed cuts when I was in my 20's, I didn't see it as a big deal because is not, but I live in a third world country and people said nasty things to me all the time, even friends but I didn't care, I have shaved my head a few times after that, I currently have a buzzed cut (I did it myself) and I still think is not a big deal, is just hair you don't need a deep reason to shave it, you don't have to explain yourself to society, you don't need their approval, is your body, do what YOU want. You are not hurting anyone.

[@RENEEVEE133]

I've had my head shaved since May 2014. it's the best thing ever. they're all so beautiful

[@oldcabbageman]

fourteen, shaved my head yesterday. my confidence is through the roof.

[@noelle2576]

aesthetically pleasing✨

[@tudormiller8898]

OMG!!! I adore bald women and women who shave their hair off. So liberating. So non conformist. 💗

[@XxMelichaxX]

I really want to shave my head but my dad won't let me because "I am a girl and I should be feminine". In February I shaved my head and he almost killed me, I shaved without permission, and I want to do it again, but I dont want him to be mad or disappointed again 😓

[@endspeciesism4]

Meek Melisha he should be proud of you. I am

[@ksfishchannel]

You know what's crazy is I feel like women with shaved heads can actually look more feminine. Calls more attention to their facial features and makes them look vulnerable yet strong at the same time. I love it.

[@destinywilson2398]

He can't change the fact that you are you. Tomorrow if you lost your leg would he condemn you? Shaving your head hurts no-one. Be you.

[@miclazy-5m]

how old are you ??

[@zatrat5696]

Meek Melisha hahahahhaha

[@veggiebr0th]

girls and women with shaved heads are awesome! all girls and women are :))) love yall!

[@ValentinaCastillo-nb5gb]

i loved it! i have been thinking about it since a while back, but im from Colombia, and here hair is wayy more attached to femininity than it should be. great film!

[@kinglear5952]

I hope that you go for it though. It is one of the most feeing things a woman can do.

[@ShahanshahW]

This was refreshing. Simply put.

[@bd4166]

just as i am trying to grow my hair out dazed uploads somthing like this. i wanne shave my head again!!

[@myfriendzReverything]

biootw ME TOO GIRL

[@khadijahtaylor9085]

Me 😩😩 as well

[@zatrat5696]

Lmaoo

[@addiemielke2658]

Thank you for giving girls like me a voice

[@filminquisition3902]

Great piece, informative and a visual climax from start to finish. You guys drop kicked the common social yoke that beauty is associated with the physical.

[@kinglear5952]

Or at least a narrow range of the physical

[@destinyhernandez3588]

Love this ! Just shaved my head a few days ago and i agree with this because ever since it’s like i have to be fearless because I don’t have “hair” to hide behind ; this video was a major confidence boost 💓💓

[@kaitlyncraigen1928]

i shaved my head two days ago, i’m 14 and it was the best decision i’ve ever made.

[@wizprxnce4763]

i shaved my head yesterday and i’m 14 too!! :D i’m kinda nervous to go back to school after christmas break-

[@VanessaKanbi]

Love seeing other shaved heads 😁 recently shaved mine off & it was a great feeling x

[@kinglear5952]

Have you stayed shaved Vanessa?

[@YourGirlSudanny]

Beautiful. So glad this came up in my suggested videos!

[@naturalbeauty1218]

I am in love with this documentary!

[@aleysia5482]

I felt the content in this video in my soul because it’s real. I do feel empowered and I now feel connected to all da bald head girls around da world

[@cassidylackay8013]

I shaved my hair a few hours ago and I already feel a major boost of confidence.

[@theetravelhippie]

I cannot wait to shave mine. Thank you for this inspirational video

[@Kavixiu]

ugh I freakin love this... I teared up at 3:44. its easy for people to write this off as fluff, but if you're being mentally bombarded with beauty standards on a daily basis, constantly being told you aren't beautiful until your hair is a certain length or texture, the power in saying fuck off to all of that messaging is really incredible. Owning your own body and realizing your inherent worth is powerful.

[@user-qr2ny1tp8i]

Such beautiful, powerful and positive people. Thanks girls

[@minnaw7897]

I’ve been wanting to shave my head for awhile. I finally shaved my head bc of this and I feel liberated. I feel beautiful. I love it💕

[@MooMooBeam]

This is so important, when I shaved my head I got so much shit from my Indian family. I wish when I was going through that I had these videos, but I'm glad they exists now.

[@LuizaFriza]

This video is so important

[@EsmeraldaBee]

i love this video wow. i'm shaving my head on Jan. 3rd.. booked my appt and i can never be more excited!!😍 i wanna empower woman and throw a message out how girls can shave their head too! gender roles and beauty standards are too much and dont have to be followed by society. whatever makes us feel beautiful we'll do it with no hair or not. :-)

[@avamooltrey]

My hair was a big part of my life but I care too much about it so a couple of days ago I took my hair from shoulder length to very low fade. I was feeling a bit unsure about my decision until I watched this video... Thank you guys so much for sharing

[@jonasbrothers3000]

This is the most beautiful video!

[@jonasbrothers3000]

What?

[@Sara-sd3nv]

this was so beautiful and powerful.

[@mayorofsimpleton5674]

I was speaking to my mother yesterday about whether or not she’d allow me to shave my head. She said no as she has always done because it is ‘too extreme.’ I told her that 3 boys in my class have shaved heads, and she said that it’s different because they’re boys. That’s when I lost it. I’m fucking shaving my head tonight, people. If I don’t like it, I’ll grow it back, but I ain’t just gonna go through my life without trying out the things I want to do. As long as I’m not hurting anyone, you know? I’m 15, and stand by the fact that how my hair should look is no one’s choice but mine. Not even my mother’s.

[@Dominiquetd]

Awesome video. X

[@LilTriumphant66]

this was seriously beautiful

[@Fern.fatale]

This is so powerful and inspiring

[@njpopovici4500]

all those woman are so gorgeous, like wow. in love

[@hannahcrawford9886]

This is beautiful I'm blown away omg

[@Cleoocarmen]

So cool, loved this

[@jem5750]

I like how she said a shaved head gave her a sense of hyperfemininity...that's EXACTLY how it feels!

[@rashmikaveturi9902]

im an indian girl and i want to shave my head

[@Mel-id7yq]

Yaaaaaaars

[@poornimaatlove]

Where are you from like to donate hair to cancer patient?

[@vaishali27587]

I am an Indian, living in India. Had shaved my head and I absolutely loved it. I felt so free and at the same time, my features and pretty eyes just pop out. If you are in to dating scene, it may affect it a little but I was file with it as it automatically filter guys who are shallow and who is pretending to be open minded and non judgemental n says they accept the girl the way she is. I did end up meeting some nice guys who actually cares what's inside of woman's mind then just focusing on long hair, fair skin, dolled up girl bullshit.

[@homeaholic4232]

I am an indian girl and just had buzz cut yesterday, feel amazing

[@Bigasstbone]

OMG So Beautiful! Love these strong confidant women!! Great job gals! Stay Beautiful!

[@amandaslnd3]

LOVE IT!

[@sondrajackson8938]

I love this video. We rock!!!!!!

[@freyafabulous3323]

Great video!!!

[@seppukuchuan5608]

I shaved my head last year for my 15th birthday when I was alone. I was so scared of what others would think but for so long I wanted it done. And truly, I've never felt more like myself than when my head is shaved. It's different, but it's me.