Black Women Who Own the Beauty of Being Bald
Despite considerable progress in the world of hair acceptance, being bald remains a bold statement for many women. Still, the bald is beautiful mantra seems to be ringing true for more and more people. Whether it is a choice, hereditary or the result of a disorder, seeing women proudly rocking a clean shaven head is becoming more common.
September 13 National Bald is Beautiful Day. According to National Today, the holiday is a reminder that being bald is not a shortcoming and that we are all beautiful just the way we are. From celebrities, to politicians, to social media influencers, inspiration for rocking a bald head can be found just about anywhere these days. 21Ninety rounded up some of our favorite Black bald beauties.
Lupita Nyong’o
Earlier this year, actress Lupita Nyong’o reveled a clean shaven head to her Instagram followers and fans. On May 10, Nyong’o shared her new haircut writing, “Happy without hair!!!” Over the years, the actress has been willing to experiment with different hair styles. The decision to go bald prompted an array of comments under her post. Some questioned the reason. Other’s asked why hair should ever cause a stir.
Ayanna Presley
U.S. Representative Ayanna Presley’s baldness due to alopecia is something she, at one time, held in secrecy and felt shame about. In a video, Presley revealed her bald head to the world saying it was time to go public to help others suffering from the disorder.
Lyric Christian
Self-described artist, Lyric, uses her social media to showcase her music and her fierce bald style. The singer and songwriter often posts content about being bald and beautiful and shares her beauty routine with followers.
Grace Bol
Model Grace Bol effortlessly wears a bald head both on the runway and in everyday life.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith’s baldness has been the center of controversy and a source of inspiration for others, who like her, suffer from Alopecia. The actress has shared her struggle with the autoimmune disorder and been very vocal about her journey, sharing videos online about her hair loss and sporting her bare scalp with confidence.
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