I shaved all my hair off, live on TikTok.

What started as a spontaneous challenge turned into one of the most liberating experiences of my life. But what I didn’t expect were people assuming I was sick, having a meltdown, or that I would regret my decision.

In this episode, I share why I shaved it all off, the fears I had before doing it, and the surprising confidence boost that followed. Plus, we dive into the deeper societal beliefs around women and hair because, let’s be real, if I were a guy, no one would be asking if I was okay.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Sometimes, the things we think we “have to” do (like having long hair) are just habits we’ve never questioned.
• Fear of judgment often holds us back, but once we push through, we realize how little it actually matters.
• True confidence comes from feeling comfortable in yourself—not from fitting into beauty standards.
• People’s reactions say more about them than they do about you.
• Letting go of something you thought defined you can be incredibly freeing.

🔗 Links/Resources

• Follow me on TikTok

📖 Chapters

[00:00:44 ] Intro: It’s been a while since I did a solo episode!

[00:01:08 ] My complicated relationship with my hair.

[00:02:49 ] The realization: Why do I have to have hair at all?

[00:03:34 ] My biggest fear before shaving it off.

[00:04:24 ] The TikTok challenge that sealed my fate.

[00:04:49 ] The exhilarating experience of shaving my head live.

[00:06:11 ] The unexpected confidence boost I never saw coming.

[00:07:10 ] The wild reactions—cancer, mental breakdowns, and concern.

[00:09:26 ] The deep-rooted beliefs we hold about hair and identity.

[00:10:11 ] Why I love my shaved head and don’t plan on growing it back.

[00:11:17 ] Wrapping up: More solo episodes to come? Let me know!

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