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[plaidpoptart]

Good evening ladies :D Let me preface this by saying that I've been browsing the community for awhile now and you all look ABSOLUTELY drop-dead gorgeous. ♥

I've recently turned 18 and graduated HS, starting (community) college in the fall. Now, I have bounced back and forth with the idea of shaving my head for atleast three years. I always had

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[pangea_tongue]

Well, start off by letting her know that by telling her ahead of time instead of just acting (seemingly) impulsive and doing it without saying anything shows her that you've given this some thought. I think the best thing you can do is show her how prepared you are for the different situations that may arise from shaving your head. If she's going to try and talk you out of it, reassure her that you've thought of these things, and have weighed out the positive and negative aspects before doing it. Remind her all the positive things you wish to gain from the experience. Most of all, remind her that it's only hair and you're not asking her to shave her head, so kindly ask her to respect your wishes to shave yours. Good luck.

[_elle_]

I agree with above. Well put.
I would add that you wanted to tell her in advance because you want to be close to her and you wanted to be honest and share these things with her... because after all, how close can we be mom, if I can't be honest with you? [Mom's love that kind of stuff]
Also, feel free to print out my 'Hair Today, Gone...' post. Reading about other women's thoughts as they go bald, might help her adjust to this being about CHOICE and not rebellion or self-sabatoge etc.

[deadpool247]

It's your head, not hers. I'm sure that if you break it to her gently, it'll work out. Seeing your image in your livejournal page, you have the looks to pull it off just fine.

BTW, congratulations on getting a 5 on your AP Psychology test ^__^ I took the AP Chemistry exam, and got a 1 >.< (but that was back in 1994)

Mom I want a haircut

[danger_wolfe]

I would agree with the rest, if your mom is the "freak-out" controlling type, tell mom in advance: break it to her gently, but keep the conversation short and don't let it devolve into an argument. Give her the last word. I would also tell her the same day you intend to shave your head and not weeks or days before.

Keep in mind though, no matter how you approach it you are GOING to take some fire from Mom.

How long is your hair now? Will the difference be drastic or do you already have very short hair?

DW

Re: Mom I want a haircut

[plaidpoptart]

It's around my shoulder blades - pretty drastic difference :o

Bye Bye pretty baby

[danger_wolfe]

Yes, shoulder-length-to-none is drastic. If you decide not to do it I certainly understand

[tupsox]

It grows back, right? Just say its something you definitely wanna try, and you might as well do it now while people can chalk it up to crazy youth. kids these days...