This is a part of a series titled Self-Acceptance where I explain the process of self-portraits I have taken which started during lockdown. It explores themes of self-confidence, working with what you have, and accepting myself (duh).
I finally cut my hair. It's been roughly a year since I started growing the top out, and I've only cut the sides two or three times over that period. It was fun while it lasted, but I was just annoyed by the amount. I also miss keeping my sides clean cut, since my haircuts used to be biweekly. I started cutting my hair my senior year of high school, and being able to do so has been therapeutic self-care for me. I've come a long way from buzzcuts, and I've tried many different things over the years with my hair. Enough to have formed a symbolic relationship with my hair. It doesn't define me, but it is a part of me. Weird.
This time around I wanted to shave the sides up high, but leave the top long enough for versatile styling. Here's a few examples:
My favorite "pose" is the blank, blue steel(lmfao) from the side(first picture on the page), but I feel like I do that too much. So I wanted to add some personality to each style, all set to my trademark "studio" look (my room's blank wall with the sun hitting just right).
This set was to commemorate my haircut, but also to showcase my new hoodie. It's from JustJKRewDesigns on Etsy. The pattern is phenomenal, and they really care about the product and customer. Support small businesses!
I was feeling really good today with my hair cut, new hoodie, and on top of that someone said my skin was nice(from an unedited iPhone picture). I've been going to the dermatologist since my skin isn't the greatest, it's still getting better, but hearing that is great affirmation.
It was a great day for a photoshoot.
