My Hair Was Everything. Then I Shaved It All Off.

The article discusses the author's personal journey of shaving off her hair after years of using it as a form of self-expression. The author describes the liberating experience of embracing her bald head and the challenges she faced in adjusting to this new look. Through this process, she discovered a newfound sense of courage and confidence in expressing herself without relying on wigs or weaves. The author's story highlights the societal perceptions and personal growth that can come from challenging traditional beauty norms. [Extracted from the article]

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