I want to shave my head!

amother

OP ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 5:20 pm

I'm so hot and itchy and uncomfortable, I feel like I want to rip my hair out! I want to shave my head, my hair feels so uncomfortable under a tichel!
Did anyone do this & not regret it?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 5:21 pm

amother Red wrote:

I cut my hair very short. Best thing ever.

My hair already is very short, I'm still so uncomfortable.

amother

Vermilion

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 5:23 pm

I’m chasidish I let go of some chumrus but iyh never gonna stop shaving my head. It’s so comfortable!

amother

Lilac

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:09 pm

On tv I saw a show on it is a hole movement of women who are bald I forgot the name of the group

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:31 pm

amother Vermilion wrote:

I’m chasidish I let go of some chumrus but iyh never gonna stop shaving my head. It’s so comfortable!

Thank you! Needed to hear this! I don't want to regret it but I'm just fed up.

mfb

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:33 pm

I think hair has to be shaven or long enough or go into a pony. The in between length is painful when hairs get pressed down/pulled in all directions

amother

Ivory

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:39 pm

I did a pixie and loved it at first and then hated it. It grew back, so no harm done. I’m glad I tried it since it’s something I’d been wanting to do for a while.

amother

Marigold ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:40 pm

I shaved my head 2 summers ago. Best decision I ever made!! I shave every few weeks now

I did have to get a new sheitel because my old one was too big on me, but I also had a ton of hair before so it was a big change

amother

NeonPurple ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:46 pm

You should ask your husband if he minds if you shave..

amother

Charcoal

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 6:53 pm

I'm chassidishe so it's a normal concept for me. When I got married I shaved, but then wanted to grow it in. I was extremely uncomfortable and itchy and hot. So I just started shaving again. It's airy and free.
But definitely something u need to discuss with your husband since it's a total diff look then with hair.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 9:11 pm

amother NeonPurple wrote:

You should ask your husband if he minds if you shave..

My husband doesn't care.
I think I'll do it, I'm just too uncomfortable.

amother

Daffodil ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 9:31 pm

I shave because I’m chassidish but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I had gorgeous hair, but now I have gorgeous wigs without having to carry around my sweaty oily hair all day, especially when it would never see the light of the day anyway. Coming out of the shower and wiping your head with a towel and you’re dry - ahhhhh mechaya! Going to sleep without a wet stain on my back and a sopping pillow- yum!

amother

Tealblue ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 9:36 pm

Chassidish and shave and love it too. If your husband doesn't care I don't see why you shouldn't. Worst case if you regret you can always grow it in.

amother

↑ Marigold ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 10:09 pm

amother Tealblue wrote:

Chassidish and shave and love it too. If your husband doesn't care I don't see why you shouldn't. Worst case if you regret you can always grow it in.

That’s easier said than done, the growing in process is very tough

amother

↑ Tealblue ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 10:15 pm

amother Marigold wrote:

That’s easier said than done, the growing in process is very tough

Chances are according to her posts on this thread that she won't regret it. She'll probably love it and be way more comfortable. Still it's not a permanent risk.

amother

Brass

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 11:08 pm

amother Daffodil wrote:

And not having to wait till your hair is dry or put a wig on your wet hair LOL

amother

Glitter

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 11:15 pm

Ugh. I shave and the minute my bald head gets sweaty in this yucky heat my head feels oily.
🤢

amother

Impatiens ↓

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 11:21 pm

amother Glitter wrote:

Ugh. I shave and the minute my bald head gets sweaty in this yucky heat my head feels oily.
🤢

You can put on an extra large cotton kipa type of thing, to absorb the sweat.

Could be bought in some tichel stores in chassidish areas.

amother

Amaryllis

Fri, Aug 16 2024, 3:51 am

If you're itchy, it's probably a scalp thing and probably won't go away if you shave.