Long hair in our society is valued by many females and males, it represents femininity, attractiveness, beauty, and culture. This past week I decided to cut my hair short and I mean really short for those who know me.

My decision to cut my hair to a pixie cut came after being tired of what social norms press upon females. For years I have always wanted to cut my hair into a pixie cut, but society has always stopped me. Since society relates having long hair towards femininity, attractiveness, and beauty, I have always been scared of being labeled as a lesbian or being unattractive due to a simple hairstyle. Now that I am 21, I don't give a fuck what other people think of me, but rather live life as I want to and do what I want to do. People can dislike my haircut, think its ugly or think that I look like a lesbian, but I can care less because I know myself and my self-worth.

Ever since I can remember I have always been fascinated with short hair. Not a lot of girls rock short hair and I believe it is because of the whole conception of femininity among girls with long hair. Long hair is valued within our culture today which is why we see hair extensions being popular among women and vitamin supplements being sold on Instagram that claim to speed up hair growth. Don't get me wrong, I like long hair too and I wish that I can rock it sometime in my life, but I am too impatient to let my hair grow and too broke of a college student to buy hair extensions. Besides being impatient to let my hair grow or buy hair extensions short hair gives me confidence. Something about having hair to my shoulders or hair that reaches to my ears makes me feel good.

I like looking different from others, I want to stand out, but overall I want to feel confident in myself. I find it a bit funny how I didn't decide to cut my hair short when I was in high school because I was too caught up with what others might think of me. Other people's opinion matters a lot to people including me at times, but over the past few years, I have learned that it is always better to do you. I like my short hair because not only has this been a goal for mine, but I feel confident and I like challenging society's norms.

Ladies, if you ever had thoughts about cutting your hair short such as in a bob hairstyle or into a pixie cut, do it! The practice of self-confidence is very much exercised throughout your new hair journey and you will definitely look like a badass!