Took the plunge last night and I finally met myself! 24 y.o Female pattern hair loss. Hated living with the insecurity for years and finally did it! Posting my whole face cause I’m so fckn happy y’all! Hope to inspire anyone who needs it. Love. Shaved/buzzed 5/11/2021
User "kingkaurr" shaved head due to female pattern hair loss and feels happy and confident. Others compliment her look and discuss how head shaving is perceived differently for men and women.
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