i am my hair

 
   Remember in this post where I mentioned my mom actually liking Gaga's song, Hair? Yep. You heard me. My mom actually thinks that song has a good message. Like I have said before, my mom absolutely cannot stand her. She thinks she's vulgar, creepy, etc. In this case, however, Mom {shockingly} agrees with the song.

And I do too.

Take a look at the lyrics to the chorus:

I just wanna be myself
And I want you to love me for who I am
I just wanna be myself
And I want you to know, I am my hair
I’ve had enough, this is my prayer
That I’ll die living just as free as my hair
I’ve had enough, this is my prayer
That I’ll die living just as free as my hair
I’ve had enough, I’m not a freak
I’ll just keep fighting to stay cool on the streets
I’ve had enough, enough, enough
And this is my prayer, I swear
I’m as free as my hair
I’m as free as my hair
I am my hair
I am my hair

Our hair is a major part of what defines us. It is what helps us feel confident, pretty, and of course, unique {ladies}. So many times things are said to us like, "Now you're planning to grow your hair out longer, aren't you?" if you're wanting your hair to stay short; or "Oh, I think you should keep your hair short. You should get some layers too, you'd look older!" if you're wanting to grow your hair out one length. Now those type quotes are not exactly mean, but they are peoples' secretive ways of really saying, "You really should change your hair." Therefore we feel obligated to change our looks according to what others want; not what we want. True, no?

We should never feel pressured to change the way we look just because of what others think of us. No one should be allowed to control how we look. Be yourself, and have your hair the way you want it. If you want a blue mohawk, then get a blue mohawk! If you want crazy layers, blond highlights, and pink bangs, then get that! If you want simple, one length, long hair, then get it!

When we try to please others by getting what they want, it feels as if we're confined in a small cage, all locked up. But when we choose our hair and get it the way we want it, we feel a remarkable sense of freedom and confidence.