Tia Mowry Talks Big Chop

Actress Tia Mowry big chopped recently-- and boy, she reports her new hairstyle took a lot of getting used to!

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:

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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.

Tia Mowry's big chop-- Source

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?

Tia Mowry Big Chops And Debuts Natural Hair

 

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Actress Tia Mowry is the latest star to big chop and wear her natural hair.

Mowry, who has worn weaves for years, is the latest Hollywood actress to sport her natural curls. Former stars who have gone natural or had big chops include Raven Symone, actresses Viola Davis, and Nicole Ari Parker, and singers Alicia Keys and Jill Scott (a serial big chopper, LOL).

I think Tia looks great -- better than any weave (although some of her short wigs on The Game were TIGHT)! Many Hollywood celebs, such as reality star Angela Simmons, Traci Braxton and others, commonly wear their natural hair under their weaves. But rarely do they wear it out. This is the first time I've ever seen Mowry wearing a short cut. Note: It doesn't appear she made a big announcement about her big chop, but celeb photos of Mowry with her son, Cree, were on MediaTakeout.com

Do you think that more Black Hollywood actress will embrace their natural hair?