The Secret to Overcoming Hair Loss - Flipbook - Page 13
THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING HAIR LOSS
LUSTA HAIR
Hair Loss and Feminity
Long, thick, luscious hair has somehow been intertwined into the
societal definition of ‘femininity’. Like so many other things (a tiny
unachievable waist, perfect skin, hairless legs), our hair is seemingly
attached to us being women. For some women, their hair used to
be their ‘super power’. Long, Hollywood locks defined their
femininity. I’d love you to think about what other ‘super powers’ you
have. Are you an absolute whizz in the office? An incredible public
speaker? Do you always remember the little things, like people’s
birthdays or anniversaries? Are you the backbone of your family?
The ‘mum’ of your friendship group? Is your determination in life
something others admire? Are you a style icon always putting
together the most badass outfits? Whatever it may be, find your
superpower, something that isn’t attached to the physical. Because
you are so much more than what’s on your head.
Feeling like you are losing your femininity along with your hair is
such a common theme. And it really is based on such outdated
views. I totally get that the feeling is hard to shake. I’m still trying to
shake it myself. I try to remind myself every single day that the
opinions of society are not opinions that I really care about. I mean
who woke up one day and decided women had to have long, thick
hair? Is that really something I want to buy into? Is that something
that makes me feel good? NO WAY!
Changing the Narrative
So how do we change this view of what it means to be ‘feminine’?
It’s important to remember that these things that may be seen as
‘feminine’ are mostly only supported by men who aren’t even
familiar with the concept of deodorant. And do you really care what
they think?
So let’s redefine this definition of femininity. To me, femininity is
more of an attitude, it is not something that I gauge depending on
the length of my hair. Sometimes I feel my most feminine when I
have a 24” long blonde wig on, and sometimes I feel my most
feminine when I’m rocking a bald head. Sure, the hair changes, but
the person doesn’t. The person underneath the wig is a confident,
assertive, kind, loving, boss b***h woman; and that doesn’t change
when the hair comes off. It is YOU that dictates your femininity, not
your hair.
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