Mowry, who has worn weaves for years as an actress in Hollywood, said she cried when her stylist cut her locks. Mowry, who has since sported a cute pixie cut and natural waves, has adjusted and said her hairstyle has given her a new "... outlook on life."
She dishes below on HollywoodHipHop.com:
Most of us can relate. Long hair, whether it's natural or not, is coveted in our community. And hair is our security blanket. It's what we're known for. I was always the little girl with long hair, that strangers actually would pull to see if it was all mine. So when I cut all mine off in 2006 (no big chop) it took a minute. I didn't quite cry, but it took a long time for me to "see" myself, it that makes sense.
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Yes, our hair grows and it will grow back if we decide to let it grow back. But that doesn't mean our minds still don't associate long hair with beauty -- especially if that is the type of feedback that was reinforced at a young age.
I'm glad that Mowry did the big chop -- for her. She may decide to grow her hair back, or maybe she'll let it stay. Beautiful either way.
How did you handle your big chop? Did you cry?
I love her short natural cut. She looks so sassy and modern.
ReplyDeleteWhen I did my BC it took a long while for me to feel like myself or even cute. Initially I felt like I looked like a gila monster. Some days I still have to fight through that mentality.
@purplgirl48, Agreed. I really think that most women look better with their own hair... Tia is no exception. And yes, it takes a while to get used to shorter hair. I definitely think it's true that hair hides your features; you can't do that with short hair.
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