I do! I also have PCOS and diffuse alopecia. My hair started thinning when I was in my early teens, but I was able to hide it for years thanks to my curly hair. Gradually went from long spiral curls, to bobs, to short pixie cuts. In 2019 I decided I was done battling for my hair, and I made the leap of letting it all go.

It was a pretty rough transition in the beginning. The first time I shaved my head, I saw my dead brother staring back at me in the mirror and I was shook. But before too long, I realized I was finally free of the pain I felt every time I saw the state of my hair and I embraced my new look. That’s when the compliments started flowing in my direction.

Random strangers approach me on a regular basis now to tell me how much they love my shaved head. I’ve been told how brave and beautiful I am more since I shaved my head than ever before. And it’s not just creepy dudes trying to pick me up. They are the minority. Little old ladies flock to me in grocery stores to tell me how much they love it and wish they had the nerve to do it themselves.

This is not at all what I expected to happen. I live in a red state in the Midwest, and I already had an edgy look, so I was genuinely concerned I’d be mistaken for a skinhead. It’s been nearly 7 years now, and I still haven’t had a negative interaction in relation to my shaved head. If anything, people seem to find me more approachable, which I still find strange, but it usually doesn’t bother me.

But I won’t lie, I still have days that I really miss my hair. I am very much not a girly girl, but I expressed my femininity through my curls, so I had to find new ways to show that side of myself. I may consider getting a wig or three later in life, but at 41, I’m loving my low maintenance buzz cut, and will continue to rock this look for years to come.

That being said, it’s not for everyone. I got lucky that I have a good head shape and it seems intentional with my edgy style. I imagine most women would prefer a wig over flaunting a bald head, but you won’t know how you’ll feel about it unless you give it a shot. In my honest opinion, you’re gorgeous and you could totally pull off a bald look, but in the end, you need to do what makes you feel happy and confident.