8. Hair is an artistic expression

My Hair - June 2012

Me after the Great Haircut of 2012

    People have been using their hair as a means of expressing themselves from the beginning of human existence. Some people go all out, with pink extensions or green mohawks. Others are more subtle. Either way, hair is often an expression of the person who wears it. Often, drastic changes to the hair indicate drastic changes in mood or personality. I remember one day, in October of 2012. I had very long thick hair, that I usually wore as depicted in the photo to the left. That day, I had just been having a really bad time. It was a rough time for me, and after having a bad day, I just decided to cut my hair. I cut it to just about my shoulders - a huge change. But it was a catharsis for me. It was as if I had lifted this huge weight off of my shoulders. I felt like a new person, like I could start over. And I think that is the midset that a lot of people have when making changes to their hair - it's something different, and it makes them feel good. It's the same feeling I get when I write a poem, or paint. Hair is art, and what you do with it can say a lot about you as a person. Hair is an artistic expression, whether it is bold or subtle. I guess you could look at celebrity examples as well - celebrities like Rihanna or Lady Gaga change their hair often. They change them as they change their sound and their image. They express themselves. Your hair is your own personal work of art.