Why I Shaved My Head

[@LivingWellAfterSchizophrenia]

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[@nikkymcfaul2042]

I shaved my head this year during a manic episode. I absolutely love this video, it makes me feel proud instead of ashamed. Thank you for posting.

[@LivingBreathingPoet]

I think a lot more of us have shaved our heads in some kind of episode or out of some need to change or feel in control than gets talked about. I shaved bald in college when my symptoms started blooming the most, and it's kinda cool to be able to mark the passage of time by watching it grow back and seeing what colors I dyed it as it got longer. No shame in making a self-change, even if it was a manic impulse. If it helped, it helped!

[@ypey1]

Such a post-modern thing to do...

[@Sarablueunicorn]

@@ypey1 I think this video doesn't paint mental health in any good manner or helps women who want ot need to use short/shaved hair for multiple reasons. It will he automatically assumed it was due to mania or any other mental issue. In resume: women with short/shaved hair= cr4zy. I also don't know how can this be translated as a manic impulsive act as she set up the camera, microphone, lights, got her make up done and did it under a "self acceptance" speech.

[@belzebub6663]

i cut and dyed my hair blonde during a breakdown hoping that a major change in my appearance would somehow become a new beggining and motor for a change - needless to say - didn't work

[@hannah1234xo]

Me too...

[@kaesmithmusic]

I'm in shock. You are so beautiful... outside but also what you've shared with us. You're powerful, brave, honest and caring. I've been growing my hair because I've gained a lot of weight in the past 7 years and I think if I have long, pretty hair no one will pay attention to my size. I feel shame. I wear my hair up in a clip most of the time anyway because it's so hot and sticks to me when I'm doing anything physical. I don't like how I look and I don't like how sad I am all the time. I'm working with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner but I guess I need to tell her all of this. I haven't been completely honest with her. Oh my stars - you're opened up flood gates in my mind and heart. Blessings to you! You look awesome but, more importantly, you look so happy doing something so cool!!!

[@Lynn_Clifton]

I had these same feelings my entire life. Even when I was as thin as a size 4 (at 5'9") - I worked out 2 hours a day 5 days a week, was meticulous with my diet and my hair down to the small of my back. Then I suffered from 2 strokes due to 2 undetected congenital heart defects. Every pound I gained, every.single.one, felt like a failure. In fact it felt like compounded failure. Each new lb added to the happiness vacuum of each lb before it - even when I was able to lose weight here and there. Then Covid came and I decided that there was no better time to try the pixie cut I had always dreamed of. If it didn't look good, no one would have to know, right? Guess what - it looks INCREADIBLE. More importantly I transformed on the inside, shedding all of that weight on my *soul*. Technically the scale never moved but I dropped all of the guilt and shame and feelings of intense inadequacy. It really was a watershed moment for me. I realized I am enough. I am worthy of loving myself, of respecting myself, of being proud of who I am. My weight does not dictate any of those things. If I were to pass away not one single loved one would base their feelings of loss on what I am shaped like. No one would think "I'll miss her but what I won't miss is that fat ass of hers." They will (hopefully) miss my laugh, my spirit, my caring, my jokes, my insight... You, Ms. Smith, are very worthy of love, respect, and honor. IDC what you look like, what you eat, how much or how little exercise you get. You are worthy of those things exactly shaped however you're shaped - every moment of your life. ❣❣

[@junimondify]

I experienced the same thing! And then I only wore it in bland ponytails etc. because I couldn't be bothered to actually care for it and it was everywhere and so damn hot. I went short and it did wonders, I looked slimmer than with long hair. Weight gain does not need to mean growing out your hair, find a stylist that understands shapes and colours and rock that short hair!

[@kaesmithmusic]

@@Lynn_Clifton Almost all of my comments to YT videos try to be uplifting like yours so I thank you so much for your comment to me! It felt like a hug. I'm so proud of Lauren. She's awesome. And this community is so wonderful. And you, Lynn, are awesome as well. Thank you, again!!!

[@meachala]

From 1 stranger to another that may be next door or across the world who suffers the same pain as i do .... i wish you nothing but lots of positivity and strong defenses against any and all negativity on your path. I wish with all my heart that you may be well and get to experience the actual feeling of joy by being well. May a power greater than you or myself restore all of your happiness and experience life with those you treasure and treasure you as well. I struggle very much daily. Just to get my daughter bathed, dressed, and ready for school on time. She is only 4. 😕 i struggle w the concept and desire to "self-care"... even as little as basic hygiene such as showering and keeping up w acceptable appearances. Where i once thoroughly enjoyed my young one i find myself losing patience and interest that recently still had. My house chores have never been neglected as they are now. I see this. I acknowledge all this. Im able to recognize it all... yet why? Why am i unable to force myself to take a step forward. To rise above. Why do i feel shackled and not in control. Where has even the tiniest of motivation gone? I am completely capable of empathizing w others and offer great sound advice while rejecting it myself? I truly wish you and those who love you a happy healthy journey. Sorry so long but i felt compelled and drawn toward your comment. 💗

[@kaesmithmusic]

@@meachala I could have written "I am completely capable of empathizing w others and offer great sound advice while rejecting it myself"... that's exactly how I am, too. I know what I want to do but sometimes catch myself just sitting and staring at nothing. Part of it is the pandemic, I'm sure. But I've been this way before. Do you see a therapist? I've been thinking about going back to my therapist. My PNP just increased my SSRI dosage so hopefully that will help, too. Maybe we both need to remember to be kind to ourselves, give ourselves the grace to accept that we're having a depressive time and need help to climb out of it. It will be OK, we just need assistance and it's a good thing to recognize that. Please keep me posted on how you're doing! HUGS!

[@nadiia.branytska]

You are such a beautiful soul and body. I appreciate the light you bring to this world through your channel and your existence. 🙌

[@CreativeSoul333]

I’ve been on my journey to grow out my natural silver hair and stop dying my roots for 5 months now and it feels very liberating! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@jmk1962]

Me too. Not many of my friends or family like it but I don't care. I love it. It is more silvery white and looks so healthy and shiny and I do not want to spend the next 20 years of my life putting chemicals on my head every 2 weeks. You are right. I feel liberated from societal pressures of what women of a certain age 'should' look like and in my opinion grey is just another colour. I don't want to be approaching 60 trying to look 40, that doesn't fool anyone, I just want to look like my authentic self and if people don't like it then that's their problem not mine.

[@enoch4499]

I think silver hair is such a beautiful feature. I don't understand why anyone doesn't like silver or even white hair.

[@jmk1962]

@@enoch4499 - I'm assuming by your name that you are male. Men going grey are referred to as "silver foxes" or as being "distinguished" whereas sadly there are no similar complimentary terms for ladies who are going grey. They receive comments like they are "letting themselves go". It is still quite sexist out there unfortunately. Thank you for commentating favourably though. It helps to know some men think our hair is attractive.

[@jmk1962]

@@tracyinotterspace1641 - There are loads of younger ladies on KZbin who are deciding to embrace their grey hair and they look stunning. Have a look, they might inspire you.

[@lysergis3525]

silver or with hair is a sign of experiance, for my opinion it's sexy as hot.

[@Wyatt339]

Such a powerful message. I can see the shift in yourself as you shaved your head. You are beautiful inside and out.

[@MellowJelly]

I'm glad you said "i don't think everyone needs to shave their head to gain this form of radical self acceptance" I saw other people doing this on tiktok and the commentors were like "every woman should shave her head at least once" and i was like, yeah, no, it's not for everyone... we should never tell anyone what they "should" do this looks awesome though, super motivating!!

[@katizz988]

Societal Pressures should never be something to bow down to as a form of expression. I've never wanted to be a part of a "follow me" crowd because those people don't know me.

[@YokaiPie]

My cone head certainly agrees with you 🤣🤣

[@jackiesenich2622]

I am so sorry you are critical of your looks and your body image. I wish you could see yourself as we do. You're beautiful, articulate and so giving to a community that benefits from showing how you live with your illness. You look beautiful with or without your hair!!

[@brunsucra]

I just want to say that you look absolutely stunning and beautiful with your new hair cut! You have a radiance that shines through and is infectious. Love love love the hair!! 🙌🏾

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

YES!! I shaved my head about 6 months before my wedding. My Mother was mortified, but my to-be-husband was actually the one who shaved it for me ❤️ My hair touching my face at that point in my life just felt like too much. I was much happier without it. You speaking about this helps so many in such a huge way. Thank you for giving others comfort and confidence with schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

[@illsthaprophet]

Your smiles at the end are so bright and wonderful and happy, It's really great to see you finding yourself and being more and more comfortable with that.

[@vivienleigh4640]

I get that this isn't about hair per se, but when I think of expectations when it comes to hairstyles are, here in Sweden at least, that long hair is for young women. I suppose it has something to do with that as we get older most part of our bodies are giving in to gravity, so the idea is that the haircut, as a way to fight that, should be perky (is perky a word? I see a little Yorkshire terrier in my head). After 50 years old, I'd say that it's very rare for women, here, to let their hair be long. I like my long hair, and the gray, silvery parts of it. You, and Rob, inspire so many, Lauren! Your work is making a difference!

[@mygirldarby]

Long hair is for younger women in the US too. I think it is probably true in many cultures. Long hair = sexy, youthful, fertile...There are women who wear their hair long after 50, but most conform and cut off their long hair. Many women have thinning hair as they get older so that's another reason why they cut it short.

[@RandiMarie_1983]

I understand this, I think it is changing more but used to it seemed all older women had the same short haircut that they used small rollers in once a week that kept a curl for the week and that was the traditional older woman look, and they started this like in their 50s so not even "elderly" but sometimes it made them seem in that category. Longer flowing hair was for youthful women and if women did have long hair elderly they wore it in a bun typically. But more and more you are seeing older women almost doing the opposite of the video but with the same statement as you were saying and growing their hair long and styled. I think anytime you can feel that you are being your authentic self, not what is being told of you to be THAT IS BEAUTIFUL ✨

[@floatingchimney]

You got it wrong. Long hair is a signal of sexuality, that's why older women prefer to have their hair shorter. Long hair is worn to pronounce the female beauty and compliment a woman's overall body. An older married women does not need her hair to be long - as a matter of fact they don't even need hair to be longer than men's. Society is the only thing that dictates that women should have long hair and men short.

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

@@floatingchimney based on your name I am going to assume you are male. And if that’s the case, as a man you have NO right to make a statement that we “have it wrong.” The reasons for our hair style and fashion choices are complicated and multifaceted-and it’s not as simple as you think.

[@floatingchimney]

@@MyLifeInTheDesert I'm a man yes, and I'm just saying: A woman's hair exists to reflect her feminine nature. There's no real biological need for women to have long hair and men to have short hair. Just like women wear high heels, but men don't. High heels visually elongate the womens' legs and thus create a more appealing sexually attractive narrower figure, pronouncing more her hips and overall femininity. Short hair reduces female sex appeal, just look at men's surveys about female hair. You could say something similar about women's finger nails - they are usually elongated and well taken care of to express the female nature of nurturing self and others. Just my 2 cents.

[@ngonigriffith1491]

I didn't shave my head, but how I accepted myself was that I stopped relaxing my hair and did a big chop to cut off the relaxed parts. In other words, I went natural. Now I have kinky-coily hair that not many people appreciate, but I love. It is who I am.

[@anonymousperson8259]

❤️ I have ultra short 4c and yes not very appreciated, people even act like they are afraid of me sometimes, but I was tired of going through all that with my hair or covering myself with wigs just to please other people. It felt so 1950's. I just couldn't anymore. How girl, do you! ❤️

[@vacafuega]

Kinky-coily hair is fascinatingly beautiful. It can do stuff no other hair type can! And it has so many different forms. People need to look past their own biases and see beauty for what it is.

[@sierranicole5105]

you go girl!! this is so powerful. you look awesome with a shaved head!!

[@poeslacker]

This is an amazing statement and a wonderful video! I think your new look gives you a stark beauty, like sculpture. More importantly your statement lends a real joy and wonder to the whole thing.

[@cuteboulette]

It resonates with me so bad that it made me cry. A good cry. Thanks again

[@edwinortiz7114]

Beautiful!!!! I can't imagine how hard the road to self acceptance has been but I am so happy you are doing well on your journey. Every living person deserves love ❤. Thank you for being vulnerable and for sharing who you are with us !!!!! I am sure you are giving many many people the courage to do the same. Much love.

[@camcam3027]

I love every bit of what you share. Allowing your voice to be a beacon. Thank you for sharing yourself on this channel.

[@lumpyspacecadet]

It's your head. Do what you want with it.

[@egarncarz804]

This is so powerful. I am with you. 100 I understand you. You are such beautiful person.

[@tcort]

Thanks!

[@jaspriest1997]

What a powerful message, thank you!

[@sourgummiez]

Dude you look freaking AMAZING ❤️ I’m crying while I watch this, IM SO FUCKING PROUD OF YOU ❤️

[@C_mao]

You are super super adorable, and your hair always looks amazing, even shaved like this

[@serafiiiine]

This is so powerful. I have mental health issues and shaving my hair a few years ago really changed things for me - I started to see myself for who I am, and I resonate a lot of what you say. I love this so much. You're awesome!

[@Akanchwua]

I did not think you could be any more beautiful, but you look incredible. So moved by this. Xx

[@stephaniedrew924]

I just wanted to say Thank you, my son has had a diagnosis of schizo-effective disorder only 2 yrs and your videos help me understand his struggles. You help me understand that I too have to accept this new path and find hope in everyday!! Radical self acceptance and knowing I am doing all I can for him...

[@physicianskitchen]

Thank you for sharing something so raw, vulnerable and beautiful. The world and upcoming generations need more of this message xx

[@laurentcompere1718]

I am just speechless. Thank you !

[@sczygiel]

I dont fully understand the decission so i am not commenting on that. I just hope you did it yourself, for you and you are happy with it. I watch your videos from time to time and wanted to thank you for what you shared. I find it genuine and valuable. Thank you and take care about yourself.

[@TenaciouslyTina]

I love this, you are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this! Letting my hair go gray was my way of demonstrating this. My hair was such a huge part of my identity.

[@brandieraad9821]

I have watched many of your videos but I have to say this short video spoke to me more than any of your other videos. All your videos are great but this one is powerful.

[@cindygrill127]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I am 58 and have struggled since I was 15 with issues. Family didn't support and hard for society to accept. I am finally helping myself.

[@enoch4499]

Lauren, I know you're going to do what you want, just want to add; you are beautiful without makeup too. Either way, be you, authentic and unchained. This was beautiful. Thank you.

[@Ruby_V_]

Wow! I love this!! What a beautiful and powerful way to externally reify a journey of self acceptance. So poignant~ "I've been working really hard to dissect all the messages I've received from society and from myself about who I am and what I'm capable of"

[@war5561]

It makes your smile the focus of your face. Your smile looks bigger and brighter. Awe!

[@Taylor-ji7pk]

This is beautiful. Made me cry so much. You are beautiful just the way you are.

[@alexareynolds2784]

My daughter is 21 & has schizophrenia. She had very long hair she loved & never wanted to cut it. 6 days ago she cut it all completely off as close as possible to her scalp with school scissors. She is living in a residential facility for adults with mental illness here in Chicago. This could not come at a better time. Thank You

[@trishstrauss9457]

Wow. You just opened your whole face up.... bravo!

[@pacingBlue]

Wow. This video is just wow. It resonates with meaning for a lot of people. We have mental issues and this is part of our identify. Embrace yourself and you are a step closer to living better!

[@belove9]

You are such a be YOU tiful soul inside and out, with and without hair. Much love and light!

[@broscosmoline]

wow. when i saw this i thought of the infamous vid of britney spears doing the same during her breakdown. I have always thought that incident was a kind of self-harm, but i see thru your expample that it might also have been intended as a declaration.

[@erinrobinson6436]

Oh, Lauren, you're going to LOVE IT! I shaved mine off three years ago when I had a bad reaction to an ADHD prescription change and a ton of hair fell out. I thought I'd grow it back long again after my body stabilized but I never have. I love having it shaved. Well done! Short high five!

[@reginalynnbush]

I absolutely loved shaving my head. This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@TomeRodrigo]

You are extremely good at making videos with heart and kindness. You also have a very good voice and charisma. Good luck in life.

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

Absolutely beautiful message. You are stunning outside and inside. You are such a brave and wonderful person to put yourself out here to educate and inform people. You are the best! Keep up the great work.

[@JacobDreemurr]

You look so good with a shaved head! I'm happy you found a way to free yourself from life and societies pressure for women with long hair.

[@ohayo-888]

Your happiness after shaving is so beautiful. You are beautiful. You are you. And that’s beautiful.

[@selenah7750]

You are gorgeous, inside and out. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@artmama56]

Holy crap... you look even more beautiful!! I love your videos and applaud your generosity, warmth, sensitivity and desire to educate. You are a beacon of light.

[@toribielewitz6082]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out keep up the good work💕💕

[@dellagangl2826]

Thank you for this. I struggle with self acceptance and social pressure. I love this concept "radical acceptance" I feel very inspired after watching and listening to this video. Thank you so much. I loved the whole process of the video. And the outcome I can see is so much more than shaving your head. Very powerful

[@emilyobrien9949]

You are and this is stunning. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your journey. I am so moved by and inspired by this. I shaved my head recently and it also felt that it was a step on my journey to self acceptance. Thank you again. 💖

[@SM-wu7my]

So beautiful! Congratulations on breaking through!

[@aos7139]

Just discovered your videos through a course I'm doing in Australia. My brother has schizophrenia. Your videos have given me understanding and it's easier to connect with him. Thank you

[@yelenarotar2307]

I’m in shock. You are so beautiful!

[@FreedomBird666]

You are an un-ending source of inspiration, and this just proves why I'm glad that you are around and open with your condition. As someone with schizophrenia, I rarely have that figure or helpful advice from the general public or even the people I know. Thank you for being amazing, Lauren!

[@marcelajulia78]

LOVE It ...thanks for share....

[@112musician]

First, I think you are so pretty (with and without hair)! Second, 8 years ago I shaved my head when my kids brought home head lice, and we all had advanced cases of it. (Don’t share Little League helmets.) Part of my mental health includes triggers which were set off by the lice situation. I went from shoulder-length hair to totally bald, overnight. I had been having multiple panic attacks and in a real crisis. So I was shocked and disappointed at how many of the people in my life were unsupportive and even angry that I had shaved my head! Some were reminded of cancer, one person thought I was “looking for attention”, but so many (just like you talk about here) could not get past societal pressures that “women just don’t do that”. I actually lost one friend entirely and her final words to me were, “that’s not the choice I would have made”. 🙄 I felt instant relief from the lice triggers, I felt free of certain “shoulds”, and I could also now focus on the weeks of work to comb and clear my kids’ hair. I remember how easy shampooing now was in the shower. I went through a roller coaster of emotions I never expected around something as basic as hair! Now, 8 years later, I have let my hair grow to below my waist. I had never tried that either. It seemed “extreme”. Having Ultra-long hair has revealed things to me and challenged me around my issues with self-care. I apologize for this extremely long comment, but this brought back a lot of feelings, especially around the negative reactions of others. I just wanted to share that in some ways shaving my head helped me understand myself better, and also brought up a vulnerability in me that I wasn’t expecting. I remember thinking that even just ONE unconditionally supportive comment from anyone in my life would’ve made all the difference. Therefore I want to say I support you, and your decision to do this. You really do look beautiful with and without hair! 💗

[@JacobDreemurr]

Your choices are your own. And anyone who says bad things about your choices, isn't respecting you. So better they leave now, than hide their disgusting attitude.

[@emmynoether9540]

I loved reading about your story. Thank you for sharing and your kind words for Lauren.

[@jillians9847]

Thank you for sharing that story!

[@jen1403]

I am so sorry for those who were so unsupportive to you and unkind. I just hate it. A true friend loves unconditionally. You did not deserve that. I love that from that you have compassion and were able share support and encouragement to Lauren and all of us ❤

[@XSemperIdem5]

It seems that your decision to shave your head back then actually improved your life in multiple ways. Not only did you see yourself in a new way. But you saw people for who they were. That friend wasn't truly a friend by the sounds of it; she basically ended a friendship because of your haircut and that absurd on her part. It sounds like you're doing better now. It's your hair, feel free to do whatever you want to it. Cut it, dye it, whatever.

[@noreensirianni3135]

You have a beautiful heart and soul with an amazing smile for life's journey. Thank you for sharing your Joy's and struggles in staying strong! :)

[@zenseed75]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful and now your smile just like wow. I've been wanting to do this for years.

[@beejoy6153]

I couldn't agree more! Though I haven't taken the plugged you have within this video, over a year ago I completely stopped coloring my hair and let my BEAUTIFUL SILVER SHINE!!! About 6 months ago, I cut over 9 inches off....allowing more and more of my silver to sparkle. Now I have this gorgeous fierce short bob and a nearly full head of wisdom glowing! I have NEVER felt more beautiful and powerful like I do at the age of 50! Great video and I LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL BUZZ!🥰

[@phesterful]

You appear much happier about the change than most people I've seen with any changes to their body appearance. That's a very positive message.

[@danvieira22]

What a beautiful video and message! Thank you!

[@cicelybega5419]

You are such a beautiful person! So many of us struggle with this and you are right, it is an evolving process! Much love to you!

[@ambergregory7869]

Sending lots of love and light to you on your journey of self exploration and self love. You are an angel and I'm thankful for you.

[@amelien000]

You are so beautiful through and through ! Very inspiring! 🙏

[@meaghan8740]

So beautiful and powerful. A message I really needed to hear. Thank you!

[@shadow-vn1yv]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey to self acceptance! 😊. I love seeing your videos. I have schizophrenia too, and I find so much solace in your videos. I feel like the world has such a negative view about what it means to have such a serious mental illness. 😊. Also showering will be so much easier, you. I shaved my head awhile ago and I find showering an easier task.

[@RoryStockton]

Woo! One less societal pressure down, and it seems the weight of the world came off of your shoulders. By amazing grace, you did it! You do what you can to stay happy :)

[@roby8693]

Beautiful 😍!!! 💜 I shaved my head in 2016 after starting the therapy with my antipsychotic ☺️

[@OneJey]

You're beautiful inside, outside, upside-down. It's your life, be your truest self, whatever that may look like. We support you and accept you no matter what!!

[@hopelessly.hopeful]

You have the best smile. This video made me cry 💜

[@bmwbabe3]

This expression of self love is so BEAUTIFUL. 💗💗💗💗

[@hannah1234xo]

I shaved my head during a psychotic episode... the voices told me to do it. Been growing it out for nearly 3 months now

[@ncordeau45]

I celebrate YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ty for giving me the courage to accept my medical condition Lauren, blessed be 🌿🌱🌿

[@heidrunba9376]

This video brought me to tears. Not because you shaved your hair, you 're beautyful anyway, but because I struggle with an eating disorder since I was a little kid alongside with my schizoaffectiv disorder. You're great statement overwhelmed me and showed me how hard I always tryed to become "normal ". I'm glad you finaly found yourself. ❤

[@Edangiolino]

You suit it and you are an inspiration. My Boyfriend has Schizophrenia and It has been challenging and a big learning curve for me. Your channel has helped me understand him more and his needs. I am Autistic so neither of us are typical when it comes to our brains. We click.

[@aninhapmr]

Again thank you Lauren. I reach out to you from Switzerland, Im a aapie Brazilian woman living in a nother country trying to learn so mich aboit myself. This video is btfl, is so sincere and you are an inspiration. Thank you a thousand times 😘😍❤️💖

[@kathen58]

That very short hairstyle is super cute -- it really lets your face shine! Well done! And thank you for your courage and compassion in sharing your journey. All the best to you!

[@kellycastagnola4189]

You are Beautiful inside ❤ and out - Thank you for sharing this Lauren

[@ace.of.space.]

I absolutely love a powerful hair change. I'm so happy you found this way to express your journey of self acceptance

[@Andionthebrink]

Your eyes are even more stunning now. I appreciate your take on this radical self acceptance. I've shaved my head as a cancer patient out of necessity but never felt more beautiful when I was without hair.

[@annie947]

Honestly, you are one of the most beautiful women here on youtube. When I first found your channel, what caught my attention was your beauty actually, and I am a straight woman telling you this. I also suffer from body image issues and I believe woman should support each other more. I admire your bravery and I wish you all the best in the future. I actually prefer long hair so this was a little bit painful for me to watch, but every one of us is different and we should be free to express ourselves regardless of what society thinks. I am also working on it, but for me, it is the opposite, I want to let my hair grow extremely long, I have hair that is curly and many times looks unprofessional so I was always ashamed and tried to cut so it looks more acceptable. But this last year not any more, I want to let it grow :)

[@groovybabycass]

this made me cry. i love you so much lauren, thank you for being the big sister i never had

[@boodleboy]

And now off to the nearest hardcore/punk gig. "Closet Witch" are pretty awesome, and they tour a lot. I heard.

[@koffinkat666]

Punk Rock Always!!

[@crazysox305]

So beautiful and a lovely reminder 🥰 thank you for practicing what you preach

[@timbattle4035]

Definding self image is great! I would have to ask a love one first, and I personally would never do anything to my body that I could not reverse. I try eating right and working out. That seems to work for me! I'm already bald as an eagle, welcome to the club chick!😛😊👊

[@angelialeah8780]

You look amazing! What a perfect head shape. I hate hair and the frame it’s supposed to give our face! Have wanted to do this for years. You’re so brave!

[@elisasillanpaa9224]

♥️Brave video, and a important message. Thank you, i needed this ☺️

[@junkjunkloot4357]

You look so much lighter and brighter! Unburdened.

[@vikimoody8783]

I have wanted to do the same thing - shave my hair as an expression of freeing myself from the burdens for the sake of acceptable presentation-a hairstyle! I am proud of you! So beautiful! Inside and out!

[@verlyn2000]

This was just so beautiful to see and experience. Thank you for this gift.

[@brianh2287]

This is not what I was expecting from this video. I wish you the best with your journey. You are a gorgeous young woman, hair or not. When I stumbled on this I was looking for head shaving tips. I plan on shaving my head due to male pattern baldness 😀 . For the record, you technically have a buzzed cut not a shaved head. Looks great though !

[@redloveballoon]

I applaud you for doing what feels good for you! I do wonder- living according to society’s expectations is a cage, but rebellion is a cage too. Reacting against expectations is the other side of the same coin. I hope this isn’t a rebellion, and is a celebration- seems like it is! ❤️☺️

[@poppyparry7530]

this makes me so happy lauren 💓

[@maghrebunited496]

If was more people like you..the world would be more beautiful!

[@shieh.4743]

I love all of this so very much. Thank you.

[@peterpan-jz4sq]

Love the hair! Love your journey to self acceptance!

[@annabumane5616]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank You for the empowering message! ❤️❤️❤️