Why I Shaved Off 33 Inches Of Hair | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

On this episode of Hair Me Out, we follow our model on her journey of getting a buzz cut for the first time. She has her head shaved in this epic hair transformation and it's all for a good cause. Watch this episode of Hair Me Out to see what shaving your head is really like.
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[@refinery29]

Would you ever get a buzzcut? Comment below! :)

[@gennyd9216]

Refinery29 no, if I had to I’d wear a wig or something.It is not for everyone ,she does look cool with a buzzcut though.

[@jhgreen14]

I've had a buzz cut 4 times in my life. It's great until you want it to grow in and then it becomes hard to deal with.

[@rebecca441]

Absolutely! Coming up to the 1 year anniversary of my buzzcut and I have no plans of growing it out. It truly feels so liberating! (And it's so easy to take care of!) Thanks for making this video! ❤️

[@refinery29]

+rebeccamcdonnell That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!! :)

[@MsCandidLife]

Yes, I did when back in April 2016 to raise money for childhood cancer.

[@jessicabickley6341]

"You know my friend. The really nice one? She shaved her head and donated her hair to be made into wigs for people who don't have hair because they have cancer. She's awesome!"

[@maryamkkhan]

You are a beautiful soul!

[@millie9814]

It's so nice to find comments like this one

[@apoorvak6015]

I wish all the comments were as nice as yours

[@jessicabickley6341]

Oh wow guys! I did not expect all this positivity! Thank you!! Keep making people smile :D

[@user-oi9rh3mz9q]

That's so nice

[@zenalyssa]

Now people will say, “You know. She’s the girl with the shaved head.”

[@mia8769]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@jo-hj8jf]

that’s true

[@sofiabennett6793]

what i was thinking lol

[@brynj19]

IWannaBeA CowboyBABYYY facts

[@laragogic4352]

Yeah that's what I was thinking of

[@amalia2390]

This might sound weird but she has a nice head

[@sophiapotter2936]

Ikr

[@skittled.mp3]

Hatter? Sorry that was bad

[@ahlemkassim865]

Amália Cardoso 😂

[@kellynatalia196]

Lol

[@tuxedocats2695]

Ngl I agree :)

[@sokissablex]

Shes very empathetic and she seems like a really nice person. Her friends are lucky to have someone like her.

[@nancyle5522]

Im jealous of the people who look good bald

[@loveemgo]

Same 😣

[@kristinanderson8222]

haha no one

[@juleswright5919]

hot take: everyone

[@joyce7937]

Sis same i think i'll look like an egg especially since im so pale

[@amnaammar5403]

Hi

[@wendysgobbo1638]

I love it! When I was diagnosed with cancer my husband, dad, brothers, and sister shaved their heads with me and we actually had fun doing it! I didn’t mind having a shaved head, but when my eyelashes and eyebrows fell out it sucked.

[@user-qe9dn6jo1j]

Glad you made it :)

[@acj4561]

Wendy Sgobbo I’m so happy you made the full recovery

[@Anastasia-ot6si]

Wow,they were so supportive. Glad you're okay!

[@jazzz4587]

Awww Hope you have a good recovery ❤️❤️❤️

[@shirosh809]

Wow..now that's what you call a supportive family! Happy for you that you healed!

[@andrealicona9155]

“yea that’s my friend the one that’s bald”

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Andrea Licona she has shoulder length blonde hair now look her up at aquamerine19 on Instagram

[@tamaramalak544]

Fiona O'Keefe how do u know thats her instagram

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Tamara Malak did you look her up? Yes that’s her cuz she has photos of her buzz cut her real name is Merine and she mentioned how much hate she got because people felt she didn’t cut her hair for the right reasons instead, some people felt she was selfish! But yeah that’s her and she’s blonde now her hair has grown out to her shoulders besides Asian hair grows fast! It took mine 6 years to grow back out😐

[@constipatedpandesal]

Tamara Malak it’s her check her post about it skksks

[@laney9917]

Fiona O'Keefe i mean yea wanting people to compliement her is a weird reason to shave your head but it’s no big deal

[@sayantikamondal6402]

She looks so freaking cute with no hair OMG ❤️ she's blessed to have such pretty facial features.

[@baileysteele72]

The way your eyes and all facial features popped when you shaved your head 😍❤️ beautiful inside and out

[@meggriffin7401]

That’s probably about an hour SHAVED off her morning routine I’ll see myself out

[@hotjanuary]

Meg Griffin, I have shoulder length hair. It takes me 5 minutes total to put it into a fancy bun. When I had shorter hair, I spent 30-40 minutes styling it because it was too short to pull back. Never again. Shorter hair is too high maintenance.

[@dancemomsaesthetic142]

@@hotjanuary your not supposed to pull back short hair.

[@hotjanuary]

Kat Eliza, if you work in a chemical laboratory, you’re legally required to pull your hair back, even if that means putting it in two short pigtails if it’s too short for a ponytail. I spend a lot of time in the laboratory. I wasn’t going to wear the short, stubby pigtails. So I spent a ridiculous amount of time and many bobby pins just pinning it back to look as nice as possible. I’m not returning to those days. Ever. Long hair is low maintenance as long as you don’t damage it (sulfate shampoos, silicone products, and heat styling). Healthy hair doesn’t need all that stuff to look silky. And I have curly hair, so I know the struggles of frizzy hair. I have found the holy grail of gentle hair care that leaves my hair soft, shiny, and no need for mousse and hair gels to look presentable.

[@gwendalynnalvarado8277]

XD

[@gwendalynnalvarado8277]

XD

[@twig6102]

Is no one going to talk about how freaking pretty she is? Like, she’s gorgeous.

[@nicolegabrielle06]

“Just a few inches off.” Hairdresser:

[@skylarrose8485]

Nicole Gabrielle Pingol oh my gosh 😂

[@happymasksalesman9929]

That's why i'm scared of going to a hair dresser for just a trim.

[@mounikathalladi8714]

@@happymasksalesman9929 I feel you 😭

[@allieemmalee613]

I died😆

[@anonymous-go1zj]

literally thought the same thing 😭😭

[@eve8372]

She looks gorgeous, I wish I was this brave!!!

[@Emma-ry8zk]

xxverycherryxx ikr

[@itsme-mt2fo]

So instead of saying "my friend with long hair" they'll say "my friend with the buzz cut" lol on a serious note tho I hope ur family members r gonna be ok 😍

[@musiicinluz]

jay jay I CAME FOR THIS COMMENT

[@awsome4564]

My thoughts exactly

[@caseyfowler5285]

Ahahahahhaah

[@rebecca-yr8cm]

exactly

[@PlaceholderDoe123]

Throughout the entirety of grade school I was the girl with the really long blonde (It's actually a ginger blonde, or strawberry blonde) hair. It broke my heart a little that she didn't like that identity. I take great pride in it. She looks beautiful either way. ❤️

[@emmylou-y4b]

She looks beautiful. I also think she's a generous spirit for donating all that lovely hair.

[@shafarxo]

honestly she would look ADORABLE in a pixie cut omg

[@viceb7]

Yea I wish they would've stopped at the pixie but I get going all the way too

[@Rannikku]

I wish I had her self confidence at 16 waw!

[@DespairBella]

I wish I had her self confidence in general

[@hemmatit]

I’m 17 and shaved my head one week ago...it’s 16-20mm now and all I can say is fucking go for it, best feeling ever

[@KimFebriany]

ikr i just couldnt bare people’s judgements

[@hemmatit]

a basketboy defying gender stereotypes. Boosting self confidence, because it puts the focus on your face, and you can’t “hide” behind your long hair. Self expression, if that’s how you feel best, it’s just a great haircut. Some are doing it to raise awareness for certain illnesses or to support loved ones. Long hair is pretty heavy on your head, it’s a freeing feeling. Low maintenance haircut. Very versatile when it comes to dying/coloring your hair. Showing that you don’t give a fuck about the opinions that dickheads like you have!!

[@maddycoo]

Then: “You know the one with the long hair?” Now: “You know the one without hair?” Jk girl! You look amazing! I’d never have the balls to shave all my hair off!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Felix-ny1be]

Army? You're Tae-biased right?

[@taekookies5923]

ARMYYY

[@n0tg4b]

BTS

[@figi5640]

ArMmMmYyYyyYyYyYy

[@baraeboussataha5730]

Ps:love your profil pic yaay an army😂😍

[@suprinatamang611]

She looked pretty afterwards. Plus, the fact she donated her hair. Yash girl!

[@antixky]

They cant introduce you saying "The one who is nice" or etc because that person doesn't know you. So they use one of your outstanding features

[@dylbeentheplotagonistandra2811]

Amarys that makes sense

[@onlyhannie9025]

Exactly

[@violeta8445]

Maybe they know she’s nice but you can’t identify a stranger by just knowing they’re nice lol

[@antixky]

@@violeta8445 Until you know a person, your simply going of what you think of them at first subconsciously

[@BreezyLavender]

Now she'll be the girl with the shaved head/really short hair.

[@valeriehennessee4613]

Vanessa Bouyea yea but she’ll be the inspirational girl with short hair

[@beautifulwalrus277]

R.R. Q I didn't

[@TCB_Aries]

Beautiful Walrus Everyone hair is different.

[@beautifulwalrus277]

An average Baby potato I didn't grow it out because I keep cutting it

[@kajsa_42]

R.R. Q that’s actually really impressive

[@caitlinhanna9347]

finally a “shaving my head” video that isn’t clickbait

[@sadiamohamud4323]

I know right

[@sadiamohamud4323]

Don’t mind me I am a bit late

[@tristanne9262]

*Oh do you know that friend??? I mean that one that had super long hair and shaved her head.*

[@adiprerivadipreriv292]

At least she'll have an amazing backstory to tell

[@monasingh5703]

You are a brave woman ..you are very empathetic towards your cousin that makes you even more beautiful ♥️

[@banshareeparmar7432]

Brave girl! Such Gorgeousness! She’s gonna be an inspiration♥️

[@refinery29]

+banshareeparmar Agreed!

[@turonniebramble6159]

bansharee parmar “Brave”

[@lv9402]

So pretty, and amazing and rocking her new look!

[@lulol46]

I also buzzed and donated my hair last week. I did it because my beautiful little sister who had amazing hair passed away in decemeber. She had to go trough brain surgery and they had to buzz her hair off. It was waist length. I want other little children to feel beautiful again.❤

[@bekkil9024]

Wow, so sorry for your loss. This shows what an amazing person you are. I wish you and your family all the best, life has to give.

[@caorlyaguilera8250]

Bless your soul 🙏💕

[@Sophie-gn8jw]

I'm so sorry for your loss stay strong she's watching over you from a better place now ♥️

[@styleworthsharon8287]

Having went through Cancer I cannot tell you how grateful I was to the person that cut their hair so that I could have a wig. I had super long hair my whole life and was devastated when it fell out. My wig brought me so much joy and definitely made the journey easier. I prayed for my hair donors (it was two donors that made up my wig) every night.

[@faithbeyondocd4339]

Aww that’s awesome, such a blessing from God.❤️✝️

[@djfhfh]

Awk so sorry to hear you went through that and hope your well

[@styleworthsharon8287]

@@faithbeyondocd4339 Yes it really was

[@styleworthsharon8287]

@@djfhfh Yes thank you. I am better now and my hair is growing back!

[@abdulghafoor823]

​@@styleworthsharon8287 yay 😊

[@cyborg_siren]

The editing going from a super emotional moment to "okay I'm ready" was honestly pretty... off. I dont know the exact word, but it just did not flow well the way it was edited.

[@lonelyghost1851]

the_andi _dote i agree, it was strange especially with how they zoomed in on her tearing up and then the immediate cut

[@ThePsychicCellPhones]

There’s no transition to make it flow better so it was an awkward cut

[@ishmal.xoxo.]

Yeah

[@elwolf8536]

Goes against the empowerment vibe

[@coulterea]

What a brave, articulate, compassionate, and all around lovely young woman! I don't know if I will ever be brave enough to buzz my head, but it was so beautiful to watch this video. You go, girl!

[@missironmouse]

It’s always the initial shock that gets you! But after a while you can’t picture yourself with long hair anymore! Btw looks good!

[@fionaokeefe1906]

missironmouse she’s a blonde now!

[@joyce7937]

Omg why u gotta zoom in on her when she was about to cry😭💀💀

[@constipatedpandesal]

Serenity 😭😭😭 I DIED DED

[@Crustycats]

That emoji looks like it's crying of sadness. Not loling.. on my samsung

[@shaki5146]

I hope your cousin and your aunt get well soon! You’re really brave for doing this💕I wish you guys the best xxxx

[@divinedayphotography7289]

Her aunts dead...

[@rey6473]

I'm shaving off all of my hair on March 31 and I'm 12 and I'm donating it to charity! I'm sooo excited!!!!😄😄

[@guanglaikangyilivesinabeau7369]

How did it go ?

[@shammi9481]

How'd it go????

[@roserebellion3895]

I love the cut but, her saying about describing her if the person dosent know her the friend would say physical things & not personality since they don’t know her 🤷‍♀️

[@ahlemkassim865]

The reason she is shaving her hair is so thoughtful, you look beautiful with or without the long hair

[@ashventuresiii1254]

Sooo much respect for this kid. Her cause is something worth taking. She is beautiful inside out.

[@heathert7832]

You look amazing!!! That hair style does look so nice on you! Also, donating your hair is goals!! I donate my hair, ever couple of years. Its the best feeling knowing that I can make a difference , even though it is just with just my hair!!

[@Okk681]

She’s really pretty so anything looks good lmao

[@secondopinion6880]

You have to try it al least once in your life. It's liberating and it feels amazing waking up and not worrying about a bad hair day...

Second Opinion yeah you wouldn’t have to worry about a bad hair day because everyday would be a bad hair day

[@godabukantaite1578]

Her hair is beautiful.At first I thought that she is gonna cut her hair because of her friends and that made me little angry,but then she said that shes buzzing her hair for donating it melted my heart 💕💕

[@aguyfromnewzealand3392]

She shouldn't need a valid reason though 🙄 like it's her hair to do whatever she wants with 💇🏻‍♀️🧑🏼‍🦲

[@annagleason2997]

“You know my friend with the really long hair?” Will become “You know my friend with the shaved head?”

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Anna Gleason she’s now known as the blondie out of the group! Look her up at aquamerine19 on Instagram

[@AlwaysKayleighxo]

You know my best friend the really kind one. She chopped all of her luscious locks off and donated them to people with no hair. She is awesome

[@patriciashahini2842]

She is soo beautiful!(inside and out)

[@allisonchartiershow1]

I shaved my head about two months ago. Best decision I’ve made in a long time. You’re rocking it! So beautiful inside and out ❤️

[@zoeokasaka]

a true beauty, inside and out!

[@cattlover7466]

ZOE CLE Yep.

[@dandylionriver]

Such a beautiful, kind, and supportive young lady. Bless her! ♡

[@ila3291]

I cut off 18 inches of hair a couple years ago and donated it to Wigs for Kids. I'm thinking about getting a pixie cut and donating again. (please do your research on what association you donate to. some places charge people for the wigs.)

[@ayastsiel008]

Hell yeah you're rocking it! You look stunning!

[@eli-zf8bv]

I hope your family gets better soon! And you definitely rocked it!!!

[@angelaquartz452]

Elif Seker sub to me plz

[@abbymccarthy7841]

Wow this is so amazing. You are absolutely STUNNING and the message behind it has me in tears. So inspiring ❤️

[@katy6588]

I would never ever have the guts to shave my head I really envy her courage to do this she's such a nice and brave person 💜

[@britneybrit19]

The sad part is now she’ll be known as the friend with no hair rather than the friend with long hair

[@aqua10133]

Britney Lowenberg yeah, until it grows back.

[@peachdreams5060]

Britney Lowenberg the sad part is labelling her in the first place

[@carleerenee8341]

Peach Dreams How else would you ask about them without knowing their name?

[@OP-1000]

How is that sad? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@infiniteworlds5]

There's nothing wrong with using descriptors to explain your friends to people who don't really know them by name. But it's something to consider: why do so many people consider it a loss to cut hair short? Why do we place so much importance on hair that it's 'sad' to not have any?

[@niamhdoyle928]

She looks like a badass and I love it

[@corrieka5419]

I’ve buzzed my hair twice before and it was so liberating. I highly recommend people try it. It was interesting to gauge the reaction people had to me when my hair was this length.

[@suddenlyema25]

Respect! So proud of you. It's for a good cause. It will grow back anyways n probably grow healthier hair.. You rock it!

[@faithinmakeup6455]

I appreciate you so much because I stopped chemo treatment six months ago from having cancer and it was the hardest time of my life and I miss my hair so much and felt so hideous but this just really makes me happy thank you so much for what you did

[@gwendalynnalvarado8277]

Make a channel

[@soumyashetye6525]

That's such a bold move!! You go girl!!

[@sariica]

The Skill Sharpener u mean such a BALD move? No Okay

[@janaford7721]

XØNIA I was gonna say that too. Dammit

[@mels3808]

The Skill Sharpener ba dum tss

[@chocolatechick729]

Damn girl u sure are rocking it. Omg I love it . You're so sweet for donating your hair. Stay awesome .

[@aesthetictutorials4790]

I love this video. She is so strong, inspirational, and powerful. She rocks this look!

[@ShibaMcDogeface]

She looks soooo good with that buzzcut!!

[@zendayaross4380]

Now theyll say "u know the bald one "

[@hinda.3937]

Lol

[@chelsey7312]

lmao you're not wrong

[@Viviidly]

Zendaya Ross LMAO

[@invisiblecommenter2969]

Zendaya Ross 😂😂😂

[@offwithherheadmister]

I shave my head and that’s 100% accurate

[@erinslup]

The world is blessed by the people who do this. I would probably chicken out or choose to cut it shoulder length as I have never cut my hair in my life, except for small trims. God bless you!

[@shayneturner4236]

So much respect. What a genuine girl!

[@vernondavis6095]

once the hair comes off real beauty comes out

[@iamalexreyes5578]

pure intentions (:

[@angelaquartz452]

Iamalexreyes sub to me plz

[@catloverfurever00]

And she's so beautiful, with or without hair.

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

First of all, that´s very brave. Second, her face is so beautiful! You could really see more details of her face without the hair! You rock!

[@enchantedpropaganda]

Sis is so brave for this, I could never. I love my hair too much omg

[@Sickapig]

She should've kept that sweet mullet.

[@danielwright873]

She should have done all the crazy styles over the course of a month before buzzing it. She would look so awesome with a mohawk or half buzzed head

[@jeerab1876]

She has a beautiful head shape, She looks amazing ❤️

[@belladiaz1718]

I think she looks beautiful! She is so kind and humble made me cry

[@rolphahl7515]

GIRL!!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!! I would never have the guts to do that!!! You are such an inspiration!!!

[@anikasoffline]

This must feel so liberating! She looks amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beckybanner8101]

Beautiful girl with a beautiful shaped head! So brave and looks kick ass. What an amazing cause, we could do with more badass ladies like you in the worlds!! Xx

[@anon0268]

I also buzzed mine off last month. It's the most liberating feeling EVER. Plus, I don't ever have to work about bad hair days

[@bforbeautiful6273]

U are so brave. I hope I will be able to pluck up the courage to shave a little like u. You're such an inspiration.

[@AndreaRam]

She is so beautiful

[@claudiaoliveira9090]

She is amazing. Very beautiful and brave.

[@vargkvinnan]

Well I definitely didn't expect to immediately start crying when I chose this video. What an angel of a human. 💜

[@martyna-pi8vj]

she looks so pretty! my hair are the same length as hers before the cut and i can really understand what she means by "people are defining me by my hair" getting shoulder length haircut after summer

[@teem8997]

she is so gorgeous, kinda digging the no hair more actually... LOVE

[@welcometoyourtape3961]

Lmao now she’s gonna be “the bald one “ 😂😂😂

[@jerryrivera4818]

Ikry

[@ke00si12]

Don’t look at my pfp that’s what I was thinking

[@demarcow3194]

💀💀💀

[@preethirani2565]

It's just hair... It'll grow back. Not for too long they can call her the bald one.

[@tuxedocats2695]

I shaved my head about a year ago and the feeling of touching my head once it was all gone was SO liberating!

[@vaigaunni9571]

Where did you shave? Salon , barbershop or beauty parlor? Did they use trimmer or razor? How was your overall headshave experience??

[@missbee2186]

What a remarkable young girl! There are so many people that have issues with cutting a inch off their hair. Shaved head looks fantastic

[@taylorcarrillo1407]

I swear, if I had that head and face shape, I'd be bald! She looks amazing 💖♥

[@loveforeignaccents]

You look beautiful!! And best of luck to your cousin and aunt!!

[@joannarroyo8483]

She's so sweet.. I love her already, in 10 seconds of the video. YOU DON'T NEED HAIR TO BE BEAUTIFUL, YOU ALREADY ARE! I know it must sound weird coming from me, a girl with hair longer than her butt but, you are beautiful. No shortage of hair can change that. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Enlifted]

Please do an update on this I WANNA SEE HOW LONG HER HAIR GREW BACK NOW❤️

[@sofiasilveramua2675]

Anetha check her social media

[@de5072]

so she doesn't want to be defined by her hair. so instead of being the friend with the long hair wouldn't she then be known as the friend with the buzzcut? just a thought

[@ivy456]

Deanna Wade I wanted to say the same. I don't understand her reasoning.

[@jihan_373]

pure

[@calyk3105]

I had my head shaved at 12 as a result of Trichotillomania. Watching this is painful but knowing she’s doing it for a good cause makes it better

[@rosannariley8205]

Omg wow ur an amazing person we need more people like you in the world well done I am so proud of you, you rock sis have a great time with short hair xxxx

[@samcamou5111]

Strong. Empowered. Smart. Kind. Brave. Beautiful.

[@renarizaki]

Seskbb

[@RachelWolman]

It looks SO GOOOOOOOD

[@queensade1325]

Such a noble reason for deciding to cut your hair, simply beautiful inside and out!

[@linzycameron5857]

Yet she still looks beautiful I’m so proud girl💞💞

[@bluzshadez]

You are right! Being defined just by the length of hair is not a good thing. I grew my hair long several times with the intention of giving it away when it was long enough. The fact that some men I came across with are wanting just that, made me worry. Twice it became the source of my misery. Thank you for showing your courage and compassion. I did not get charged for my hair cut of 14 inches because I showed the envelope and the form that I was going to donate my hair to Angel Hair for Kids. I was very happy because it was my 3rd donation there. God bless you for such a good deed. However, I will never be able to pull off a radical haircut like yours.

[@diyavinod9094]

She has beauty on the outside and inside i love it, her love is pure, and amazing i love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paigewilson6362]

when people say they are buzzing off their hair it ends up being like 2 inches but GURL you went HARD AND I AN HERE FOR IT

[@isabellastein2934]

My hair isn’t shaved but I have an undercut and honestly feeling your scalp for like the first time without hair in the way feels amazing.