Yes, you read it right. I’m cutting my hair completely off, for the first time in my life.
I’ve cut my hair lower many times but this will be the first time I’m doing the “Big Chop“.
To be honest, I’ve wanted to cut my hair for a few years. Despite the constant headaches and head colds after going swimming (the thickness of my hair makes drying time much longer) I continued to hold onto to it. Then had to remember I AM NOT MY HAIR.
I’m too attached and I truly want to let it go.
For the first time, I experienced fear and doubt about me. Saying quietly to myself, or in my mind, I wonder how I’ll look without my hair? Very similar to the feelings of the women in my book, Feminine Transitions, having a difficult time being photographed without make-up. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is not as easy as I thought.
Although it’s a different situation, the idea is similar and I now understood the feelings these women experienced.
Nonetheless, I’m looking forward to a fresh start. Fifteen years of locks shed from by body.
It helps that Michelle Obama’s hair stylist, Mr. Johnny Wright, will be cutting my hair. Not to the mention, The Big Chop to Stop Cancer benefits ZuriWorks’ Exposures Project, an expressive photography program and traveling photo exhibition shot by Kea Taylor and breast cancer survivors. The program provides a rare glimpse into the lives of cancer survivors whose stories would otherwise go untold. To learn more about and support the program visit ZuriWorks.org.
It only feels right that I’m not only doing it for self-gratification, but I am also helping and organization that helps others.
If your in the DMV area please show your support and RSVP here. Event to be held on Thursday, Oct. 24th, 6pm-9pm at 1133 15th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Know someone willing to do the Big Chop? Please let forward this information.
Not in the DMV area? It’s ok, you can still make a donation. Only 4 days to help make ZuriWorks crowd funding campaign successful. Help by making a contribution today.
On another note I’m going to San Diego, CA! Read more…
Alyscia Cunningham 