Women Shave Their Head for the First Time | ELLE

We teamed up with HairStory to give three women the opportunity to try something totally new with their hair. Follow along as they bravely shed their hair and find a bold new look. For more hairstyle inspo, check out: www.hairstory.com
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[@MsJazz219]

"It's scary to not be pretty" this is so true that's its sad

[@sadetucker2094]

SavageJayyy Exactly. That's the reason I have yet to cut mine. Insecurities are the devil.

[@neeliwilson9771]

That's why I just went for it, there's way worse things to be than 'not pretty', and I knew it

[@BadWolf1958]

What do you mean not pretty. I think they are much prettier without hair.

[@Jullebratzia]

Yes!!

[@anahbertinelli6920]

« ... because that’s the way we are valued in society » that is the sad part

[@TaylorShantell]

have had a shaved head for about a month now. for all the people (especially girls) wanting to do so, and who are maybe scared to do so. DO IT!!! don't worry about what others think. EMBRACE YOUR BEAUTY! do what suits your desires and personality. and for everyone who is reading this, I hope you have a great day. and don't forget to like this video. because it's awesome.❤️

[@tottenhamfanclub5781]

No no no pls don’t do it you look beautiful the way you are don’t shave off your hair pls don’t

[@cowboylikeana]

Tottenham Fanclub it’s not your hair lmao if someone wants to then let them

[@anonymousanonymous4238]

@@tottenhamfanclub5781 I have 3/4 shaved hair with dreadlocks on the top. In a few years I will have a 3/4 sleeve. Our lives don't revolve around guys...

[@estherselvarani88]

@@tottenhamfanclub5781 why should you care about somebody else's hair, it's their choice, plus I hate it when people think hair is all that makes you look beautiful, I think people can do what they want, keep your narrow mindedness to yourself

[@emeliemolina9760]

Tottenham Fanclub hey fuck off

[@cheekyfox4123]

I have been wanting to shave my head for so long. Every man I have been with has told me not to. I totally understand where these women come from.

[@PeachPlastic]

I know how you feel. I've had all kinds of haircuts including side shaves and gave zero shits about what anyone thought. However, my boyfriend has pressured me out of going this last step many times. It's bad enough that "soeciety" is putting this pressure on us; it shouldn't be loved ones.

[@warriors9601]

but they can have self control over what they vocalize. a womens stole purpose is not to look pretty for their partners/husbands/boyfriends ect.

[@PeachPlastic]

***** : What Victoria Inlow said. Also, when you're with a long-term partner, the relationship is not so much based on superficial values, or at least it shouldn't be.

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Yea. It was hard knowing my long term bf (now fiancé) hated me having short pixie hair. Part of me regretted cutting it and wishing it would grow faster. Then i realized why should i change the way i look cause of a guy. He eventually got used to it after a year and he cant really picture me having longer hair anymore. ANYWAYS now i have a buzzed 1.5 inch haircut and happy with it. Dont let guys influence your looks unless its something harmful but if not (like cutting hair) do it! If he dumps you then he wasnt meant to be and only wants superficial qualities and not your personality.

[@cheekyfox4123]

StarlingofAzerath exactly!!!! right on girl! 👐

[@ceciliaaspegren165]

This is so important to remember - your hair is not your identity. I keep forgetting this myself all the time, and I'm constantly looking for different styles cause I easily get bored with how I look. Maybe if I actually shave my hair off, I would stop obsessing so much of the hair I now I have, which is super damaged from years of colouring and bleaching..

[@emilysheppard9914]

I say if you want to do it, do it! I shaved my head about 8 months ago and I'm so happy I did it. And I totally agree with you; your hair does not define you. And whether you keep it shaved or grow it out again, more power to you. :)

[@stacycoutu3668]

that's right Cecilia. I agree.

[@stacycoutu3668]

and go for it Cecilia. take off all your hair and shave your scalp smooth. then don't do anything to except wash it.

[@dannamichaelson7447]

shut the fuck up !!!! liar

[@Ffslaura]

I can relate so much to this!! Wish I had the courage to shave my head x

[@mariamusoga]

wow that girl with the dark lipstick looked amazing bald

[@FashionnArt]

I AGREE!!! That's what I thought too! :)

[@kslucki]

That's because she was the only one who actually loved her "haircut". She had a big smile on her face and was radiating. Other two were obviously looking lost and unsure. Beauty really is within.

[@Vincent2wice]

I never knew I could "Shave" with a comb and scissors.., wow, simply amazed...

[@agapon2023]

Hairdresser is just showing off and this is not more than a trick to make the video more aesthetic. anyway, this way of shaving looks cool.

[@padremadre5134]

its not shaving its just cutting hear really short, shaving is using a razor and taking the hair off down to the scalp

[@check25bid]

It would have been more efficient just to use electric clippers..

[@FashionnArt]

so beautiful, love the part "not your kind of pretty" :)

[@littlemissfitxo]

Been a shaved head shawty for 2 years...honestly one of the coolest & quickest things I've ever done. Had long hair my whole life and just got tired of it lol

[@gracewaterlilly8023]

Ciara Watkins I wanna do it too but I am scared my face will look very round

[@faecove]

The message of your hair is not your identity is big and is something I personally resonate with very strongly. I personally feel more comfortable and more myself with short hair. But for years I had long hair, almost down to my waist, even if I didn’t feel completely me. All the compliments I got were on my long hair, how my hair made me look pretty. And whenever I’d mention cutting it people would tell me not to that I’d ruin myself and all. That I look prettier with long hair. People were valuing me based on my hair and I felt as if they liked my hair but not the person behind it. It took me a long time to get the nerve to cut it as I sulked in the fear of not being pretty or attractive to anyone. But I eventually learned that none of that matters. I don’t have to fit a standard, I don’t have to be pretty for others. Screw standards and screw all those people who told me those things and who think less of me or my appearance based on my hair length and style. I eventually cut my hair. And I did it for me. It was so freeing. I finally felt like myself and I felt empowered as I had done it for no one but myself and solely because I wanted to. Now every time my hair starts to grow, I always get comments of how I should let it go long because I’d look so pretty... those are the first people I’ll be sure to send photos to when I go and get my hair cut shorter again. 😉💞

[@rac717]

Long hair, on average, enhances beauty by 2-3 points. Exceptions are few, and just that, exceptions.

[@cubears99]

I've been shaving my head on and off for a few years now and I have to say lately with all of these celebrities doing it, it has become more trendy and I don't get the odd looks, or people thinking I'm sick that I used to. I love it! It makes me feel free and happy. one less thing to think about.

[@OsatoOkazaki]

I SO appreciate this. For years, this has been on my bucket list but I never had the courage to do it. My life has moved quickly in the past few years, having two beautiful babies and battling PPD. I've done so much with my hair and been defined by it and lately, just not found myself to be beautiful. And I decided that now is my time. To think inward, to free myself from typical beauty standards and to own who I am as a mother, as a wife, as a woman and a human being. Starting from scratch and starting the next chapter of my life. I thank everyone for their inspiring stories. Shameless. Happy. Free.

[@rowanmiller6035]

I'm growing my hair out now from cutting it all off- my parents freaked out and hated it- and I'm realizing now that I honestly prefer having short hair. It blocks my face when it's long. Cutting it off made me appreciate the rest of my face more because there were no distractions from it.

[@cheeseontoast3434]

If you like your hair short, then keep it short

[@jusaiko5955]

I also had short hair for like 10 years i think and now i've been letting it grow long but i realize that it doesn't suit me but i decided to wait a bit and let it grow more before cutting it all off to be able to give my hair for an association who makes wigs for sick people who needs it. 😊

[@rheannab.4991]

Shaving my head taught me that the beginning of confidence is not needing to look pretty to be valuable

[@Jay-jw2xr]

I have wanted to shave my head for a number of years and I finally did it yesterday. Legit, I see my entire self in a brand new light and it feels amazing. I feel amazing.

[@clarad1091]

doing this was the best decision I've ever made ! I've been shaving my hair for two years now, and I always grow it out a bit after each cut so I'll get the thrill of cutting it again, I love it so much

[@rsmichelle4819]

1:14 this reminds me when i cut my hair really short some weeks ago and a guy asked me “why did you cut your hair? us guys don’t like it when girls cut their hair, besides you looked better with your long hair” i was like, excuse me? do i really have to satisfy you guys’ stereotypical it girl? i did this for myself because i wanted to.

[@twylaroseclarke1903]

yesssss! I'm not the only one that shaved her head!

[@Lily-jq7ow]

no you're not! Best feeling in the world, it's nice and freeing and most of the time you feel beautiful :))

[@chellelaw667]

I shaved my head for the first time in February. It’s an amazing experience. I found out that most of the time you will attract the energy you are projecting. There will always be people who think you are weird, but mostly you will get compliments. :)

[@dalemontgomery7115]

bald is beautiful

[@haydenroth6990]

Dale Montgomery omg 😂 I saw you on another bald video saying the same thing.

[@columbiaok]

no it's not

[@xt6lbb221]

yes it is

[@AnastasiaNicoleBersenev]

Dale Montgomery no its not

[@xt6lbb221]

Nicole Anastasia Bersenev yes. it. is. anyways beauty is subjective

[@christinechopik1273]

They all look so adorable! Oh my goodness, I love their shaved head. Yes, they were gorgeous before. But this is a whole different kind of gorgeous, and I love this new gorgeous. All three of them are killing this look, just beautiful.

[@naomiw3961]

My husband just shaved my head for me today and I love it

[@bettywilma9129]

chemo shaved my head for me. terrifying at first. Then extremely liberating

[@heynabbsss]

I think women look lovely with buzzed hair! It brings attention to their eyes for sure. (And don't read the comments below, save yourself the trouble.)

[@alieneleni]

I have a habit of hiding behind my hair. I wanna do this but I don't think I'm brave enough just yet.

[@scrubber273964]

I'm a guy, and think a woman looks incredibly attractive with a bald/shaved head look.

[@scrubber273964]

Hannah Barrow shave it all off. You'll look great.

[@scrubber273964]

Please feel free to share pics with me :-) [e-mail]

[@scrubber273964]

And if you don't like it, it will grow back. :-)

[@rac717]

99% of the time, a buzz cut or shave drains a woman's sex appeal. I do know one black woman who is the incredible exception, however.

[@anglepie100]

I'm glad to say that i will be shaving off my hair tomorrow. I've always wanted to cut off all my hair and i got to go from having shoulder length hair to a pixie and today i just started cutting it for no reason. I honestly can't wait it'll be a big step for me but i'm looking forward to it.

[@aeofaiosda]

how did it go?

[@Crustycats]

It's been 4 years now how is it

[@scottperry8852]

I have no problem with a woman wanting to shave her head. It's very beautiful and I find these ladies attractive

[@annouk541]

I honestly think people with shaved heads are gorgeous, because it enhances their facial features so much more and it's just really nice and minimalistic.

[@Simon-sd7gd]

I just loved them!!❤️❤️❤️ I'm a guy and had shaved my head once, it truly is a sense of freedom and empowerment. It helped me in the journey of self acceptance!❤️❤️

[@ylana4444]

“I don’t have to be your kind of pretty”. I like that. This speaks volumes! ❤

[@mouthguard17]

IM GONNA BE SHAVING MY HEAD SOON

[@rosesandcherries9924]

YAYAYAY!!!!!! I'm getting my first pixie this summer and I'm shaving one side. I'm so excited :D

[@Visualmetal]

Geo Manhire please don't. Love your hair

[@aiyannaelder456]

Lysets vokter dude leave people alone why do you keep commenting and telling people not to shave their head? It's fine if you love your hair and want others to love theirs too but like... Stop being annoying about it. People shave their head for different reasons. Some people don't think hair is a big deal so just let them be themselves

[@motherspiders3913]

@@Visualmetal this was year ago, I hope you're more mature now

[@tracygraham8052]

I needed to shave my head due to severe hair loss. I admit I cried on the way to the beautician, in the parking lot, and the first shave was hand holding, tears, the works. Now months later and others suggesting wigs or whatnot. I still wear the beanies. But that’s okay too. Beauty is not defined by exterior. Beauty explodes from who YOU are. And as for the judgement of others. You find out the truth about everyone else. If you need or want to go bald? Go for it. Without fear, without shame. Your hair or lack there of is NOT who you are. People will stare and ask some really personal questions. Go for it - get your sarcasm on.

[@CindyNyxRavenmoon]

I have been buzzing my hair for over 2 years now and I love it! I will never go back to long hair again!

[@CindyNyxRavenmoon]

@Be Frank what is that supposed to mean?

[@KafuKemeh-c3d]

U will have long hair very soon

[@palpaz4425]

Im 15 years old and I shaved my head for the first time 4 days ago, I needed a change. I didn’t wanted to look beautiful, I didn’t shave for other ppl. I did it for myself and if you do something that means a lot for yourself then that’s the only thing that matters and being truth to yourself it’s beautiful.

[@anjilamokhlis6542]

pal paz Please can you tell me like in how much time they grow longer atleast till shoulders in months or years?

[@wetfoodinthesink6173]

I LOVE girls with buzzcuts (and boys) and if youre thinking about it then do it if YOU want to (im a guy btw)

[@jmbutler5]

64 years old & felt the need to do this. loving the freedom!!

[@ancalagonite434]

I kinda want to shave my head some day tbh

[@DEFINITE444]

They are looking much more beautiful

[@radhadas8157]

I shaved my head and I love it! I feel pretty and strong. I will never not shave my head again.

[@PeachPlastic]

This is an unnecessary amount of work for the hair stylist. :D

[@giovannapedroza6409]

Peach Plastic yeah, he could've just used a shaving machine

[@eg4767]

giohasaworld its too long for that. Cutting it first makes it more easy to shave evenly

[@ItsMikky]

You cut the length with scissors, then go in with a trimmer.

[@isabellaalesandrini1089]

yeah but he’s getting that coin so he good

[@Slidapenguin]

I'm just watching this guy take forever to fit their hair and I'm like 'they make clippers'

[@cyberlex.]

"I don't have to be your kind of pretty"

[@wakeupinwinter]

Badass women!! Shaved heads look so dope on dudes and chicks. On my bucket list of hairstyles to get!

[@stacycoutu3668]

they all look beautiful with and without hair. they should have used a straight razor instead of scissors though because it would have came out smoother. then they really could say that they were shaved.

[@Juan-us4gf]

for me they look gorgeous!!!!

[@jgfffffffhjiufdddj]

the most empowering video i've ever seen. isn't it funny how something as simple as hair has this soul effect on us

[@giggles2302]

But their hair isn't shaven, it's cropped really, really short. A shaved head is down to the skin with no hair left, but they still have hair. Therefore, I think the title of this video should say "Women Get A Buzz Cut For The First Time." That being said, they look AWESOME!!! They look really pretty. :) A buzz cut feels WONDERFUL! I have a buzz cut (yes, I'm female) and I've gotten tons of compliments on it. No need to worry about a bad hair day, cz it looks good literally 24/7. Washing it is a breeze. True, you can't hide behind anything, so instead.... STRUT! If you've thought of it but are afraid, trust me when I say that I think you'll love it. It feels shower fresh all day long! You know that good feeling when the wind hits your scalp? Imagine that same wind cooling your entire head? It's sooo nice. If you don't like it, it'll grow back. But really, women do look nice in a buzz, especially with makeup and earrings. :)

[@lavendercunt]

Xoch I have wanted to do it for so long, but every time I see a woman shave her head in a video, I notice that they are all skinny or androgynous, and I'm not so I am afraid it will not look good on me :(

[@giggles2302]

Sara Meyer I've got a lot of weight to lose, and it still looks good. :) I was afraid of that, I thought I'd wind up looking like wrestler, lol. If your neck shows nicely with hair, it should be all right without hair. :)

[@motherspiders3913]

@@lavendercunt if you have one single pretty feature, like beautiful lips, eyes, neck .. etc, you will look amazing

[@Zoeyelizanelson]

They all look so beautiful!!!!

[@stacycoutu3668]

I do agree with Patrick patick their hair was just cut extremely short they weren't really shaved. now if they had a straight razor used on them and their scalp was smooth then they could say they had their head shaved.

[@anapaulap13]

I'm gonna shave my head in 3 days, so excited!!!!!!

[@Zing_Zang]

Hey, I know it’s been a year, and you might not see this, but how did it go? Did you like it?

[@iwqiwqnom4848]

The second blond with a pixie, looks like Tania from Buzzfeed to me.

[@bobsummer8720]

great attitude, women should do want they want and not be told anything by men on pretty or not pretty. For me as a man with your attitude you are a real role model for other women to follow

[@balqeeself7115]

I shaved my hair 5 months ago, all my friends loved it and wanted to shave too, but they were scared ..

[@kirstinetermansen3426]

It's so cool healthy sun and lovely in water and sport

[@shibastutorials]

every girl i saw who shaved her head looked incredibly stunning and pretty. i think i wouldn't be that confident to loose all my hair bc most of the time i hide behind it. idk if it would even look good on me. ughh

[@futuremath08]

I think the lady who had the short, bleach blonde hair looks better bald. Get rid of that over processed hair and start fresh.

[@SubhashiJayasekara]

Did a month ago and of course feel powerful!!!!

[@anjilamokhlis6542]

Subhashi Jayasekara Please can you tell me like in how much time they grow longer atleast till shoulders in months or years?

[@alexnassiff183]

Beautiful young women!

[@CharmRoseBrand_Industry]

I'm so excited to do it

[@MothManFAKE]

I actually find this attractive

[@donamecho5766]

They look great. Should have gone all the way to smooth tho

[@ratroddiesels1981]

great barber to get that close with scissors and comb

[@anwi1392]

Who has the right to say that you as a woman are not „pretty anymore“, when you have a shaved head?! That‘s bullsh**t! imho. Screw these standards!

[@draug7966]

Well, you can't really stop people from having opinions or preferences though. As a guy with long hair, some people like it, some don't. If a woman thinks it's unattractive or whatever, fine as long as she isn't rude about it. Nobody likes everything anyway so...

[@lenab2903]

I shaved my head too and it was a really beautiful and inspiring experience every woman should have when I decided to do it I watch some videos on KZbin about dos and don'ts to do it but the advantages just convinced me and I take the machine and cut all my hair to 3mm the feeling I have now and the feedback I get are so positive I'm proud of myself and even feel prettier as all the time every woman who thinks no man look at a her or think she's ugly or something else negative I must say why are you caring about what they think when your man or any other person says no don't do it I want stand by your side I only can say so fine than go!! when you want to do it then do it the only person who must love you be yourself and you will love yourself more when you do it :) that was my Experience

[@anamikaxetri4309]

and now whats going on ur hair

[@anamikaxetri4309]

how much long ur hair now

[@pilimt1498]

Very beautiful and empowering!

[@shanice8351]

I shaved all my hair today 😁😁

[@yasminecharai2403]

I’ve never liked my hair. It’s not straight but it’s not curly either and I’ve hated it since I was a child, always trying stuff to make it straight and feeling self conscious about it. Now I’m 15yo and think I’ll just shave it all off, grow it back naturally and keep it the way it is ✨

[@no1rsnow]

they all look so fucking beautiful omg

[@AloeMCMLXIV]

I think you are absolutely beautiful

[@matzacomn]

I shaved my head today. Feels great

[@anjilamokhlis6542]

JustSomeone Here Please can you tell me like in how much time they grow longer atleast till shoulders in months or years?

[@Skullz-qu8vb]

Im 15, and I REALLY want to shave my head! However, my parents say no. I really want to shave my head when I'm an adult, though!😊

[@princessdaisy7193]

they all look hella beautiful with their hair shaved omg

[@nctnt4977]

The H&M add was better then some videos on KZbin

[@TheLehtleBlahkStah]

I've been considering this for so long, this is just what I needed to see

[@MeggieTheWerewolf]

OMG, they are all so happy :D

[@sunnysky3766]

This helped me a lot, I'm a junior in high school and I want to shave my head and I keep thinking "Should I shave my head, like literally be bald, is it worth it, will I be made fun of, what if I don't like it and regret it, is this really what I want" and I'm still terrified but this help lessen my fear

[@asliyase]

YOU GIRLS LOOK AMAAZING YOU GO GIRLS

[@lalamagrito5743]

Our hair doesn’t make us who we are. We are more than what we see in the mirror . Challenge your own concept of beauty and see what you find ! Go deeper than what your eyes see. Nowhere to hide, nothing to toss in the breeze , it’s just you. You are Beautiful any way you roll the dice .

[@petitchat0]

I'm 54 and about to do it... it's a great sign of freedom for me

[@Xenia8982]

I think there is something beautiful within every one of us, humans! You girls keep it up, You are looking extremely beautiful, love < 3

[@user-go2cl8vn6v]

Cool video! Very beautiful girls) For the first time I see that the haircut was so beautiful... I want it that way too))

[@graceann2161]

You all look beautiful and you rock that style

[@cashewbag]

I'm shaving my head soon and I am real excited. I'm ready to stop fitting everyone else's idea of what is pretty

[@Vanessa-vq3uq]

Powerful 🙏🏼

[@rac717]

Powerful? Really? When I see an intentionally bald woman, (which thank God I rarely do), I just appreciate the long-haired women even more! lol

[@stacimarie3]

rac717 And this is one good outcome of a woman shaving her head. To distance themselves from people like you.

[@kepakko]

1:57 I think I'm in love.

[@fartbutt2829]

They all look great.

[@skorpioman6819]

All women look beautiful with no hair! its accentuates the facial features and makes the eyes stand out..!

[@KaitlinRainbowPageGlitter]

For some reason these are satisfying

[@imnothere4510]

They all look do pretty with shaved heads 😍

[@itsemilee1502]

God they all have such stunning faces who cares about having hair

[@MysticManifesting]

I just shaved my head, and I can say it was a wonderful experience and I am in no way sorry I did it. Why is it okay for a man to shave his head but not a woman? Why do we have to spend so much time on the beautifying the outside, when it's always the inside that people value. Be true to yourself. Take the leap. Shave your head if you feel like it, and screw what other people think.

[@rac717]

Most men find sexy long hair on a woman exceptionally beautiful, magical. It is "OK" to shave your hair. You did it, and no one jailed you. When I see a woman with a crewcut or headshave, I suspect issues, either medical or mental. Hey, I don't even think that buzz cuts look good on most guys, and I don't give a whit about what men look like.

[@anjilamokhlis6542]

Mystic Manifesting Please can you tell me like in how much time they grow longer atleast till shoulders in months or years?

[@nataliax8819]

Hold up??he shaved them with scissors Waw props to him

[@garthks]

When I get the chance to do a full head shave on someone, I do it the same exact way that he did... I take the Scissors and take the hair down as close as I possibly can, then clean up any left over stubble, and around the ears & neckline with a Trimmer, and then use an electric razor, not a Trimmer, or Clippers, but an electric razor to finish the job, and make that head just as smooth as a new born Baby's Bottom.

[@tireman424]

So brave and beautiful, looks great on you!

[@MarmotayTaiwan]

They all look so amazing!!

[@HomemakerDaze]

I shaved my own head yesterday i love it and it was fun lol

[@anjilamokhlis6542]

Daisy Woods Please can you tell me like in how much time they grow longer atleast till shoulders in months or years?

[@jeanicesalim8836]

Theyre so beautiful

[@gaiaformentin7394]

wow they're so beautiful

[@karlyk.2096]

Thats beautiful

[@shawnmendesisbae4life700]

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY 😍

[@hollyken3]

They all look STUNNING!