PREPARING MYSELF FOR BALD BEAUTYIt's crazy; I've always thought that my hair was one of my most attractive and desirable attributes. (Alongside my smile :) ) The thought of loosing all my hair during my upcoming Cancer treatments has caused quit an emotional crisis! Without a doubt, it will be quite a shock. To see my beautiful locks fall out before my very eyes. I've spent years growing, combing, training, and highlighting. Not to mention the $$$ that I have spent to change my apperience; all in the name of hair. I've always loved long hair. Forget the short stuff. Take a look at the majority of models. Long hair. Long, beautiful, straight, wavy hair. Now, mind you, I'm no model; but, hey; I'd like to think that some of my attributes were a reflection. We put so much emphasis in our culture on the "exterior", or outer beauty, of a person; missing the beauty that is inside. So, I ask: "Is Bald BeautifuL"? - look what happened when Brittany Spears shaved off all her hair. Mass media attention! Was Brittany loosing it? Had she gone mad? Was she crazy? - Who, really is crazy? - the media for making such a fuss over one's desire to be "bald"? the public, for not accepting an individual for their right of self-expression? Ingrained standards of beauty in the public eye... If we were all bald... would we be able to distinguish ourselves from one another? Would we notice the suttle intricacies that really made up our personality? Or, do we continue to rely on the facade of the outer appearance, through beauty? BALD- ... is taboo. I dare you... I dare you to have the courage... to do as Brittany did. To go BALD. .... crazy idea, eye? crazy concept? what would your peers think? what would your friends think? what would your family think? I WILL GO BALD. THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT. As many others have. Not because we want to. But because we have to... to save our lives. I have meet some extraorindinary people, who are hiding behind their baldness, through hats of shame. I am ashamed. I am ashamed that we judge others so harshly. So, what I'm asking, is this: take the time, to look at the beauty in baldness. Take the time to look beyond the mask of hair. Take a look at the real person. You might be surprised at what you find! I have meet, truly, some of the most wonderful people, whom have touched my life; who are, I AM PROUD TO SAY: BALD.
Wouldn't it be awesome, if we had a site dedicated to the brave!!! BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!!! -don't submit to shame!!!
Wouldn't it be awesome, if we had a site dedicated to the brave!!! BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!!! -don't submit to shame!!!
2 comments:
Becky, You are without a doubt beautiful inside and out and will continue to be no matter what. I also understand why it's hard to lose your hair, particularly when it's not a choice you are making but something being imposed on you by treatment. Thought provoking post. Take care, Carver
PS I realized I didn't vote in your poll so I just did. I think you will look great with any of the choices that you are the most comfortable, bald, bandanna, scarf, etc. Since I assumed I could only pick one I chose bandanna but not because I think you need anything.
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