Last week, a friend of mine shaved her head in support of a good friend of hers who is going through chemotherapy for breast cancer a second time. Physically, my friend looks very different than what I'm used to. No more flowing reddish locks.
When I saw that this week's prompt for Illustration Friday was "metamorphosis", I thought of my friend's changed appearance...
...and how it brings out her inner beauty that much more.
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I think there is nothing more beautiful on a woman than a shaved head, in fact I think it makes her look even more beautiful because it brings out an inner beauty. But shaving your head through choice is very different than losing it because of cancer, so that was a very brave thing for your friend to do.
ReplyDeleteOur hair is such a personal expression. While this woman isn't, I think, particularly "fussy" about her hair, it was very touching that she shaved it. And you're right, she looks beautiful!
DeleteMy hair is now so thin I will soon be in a wig, but from genetics, not cancer. For that, I'm relieved. After chemo, my niece's hair went from straight and red, to blonde and tightly curled.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. A friend of mine had straight hair that came back curly after chemo, but the hair color didn't change.
DeleteI've always admired people who shave their head in honor of others, especially women. It's not something I would easily do. But you're right, when I see women with shaved heads, I often think how beautiful they are.
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is fantastic as always. Her eyes are quite captivating - full of emotion. Beautiful.
I think it's especially brave for women. It's nice when guys do it too, but really, it's a more typical 'do for them. Personally, I like my hair medium to long, but if I were to go short, I admit, I would buzz. All or nothing!
DeleteI don't think I'll shave my head, but kudos to your friend's courage and solidarity!
ReplyDeleteWow that takes a lot of guts. Kudos to your friend. I think you nailed the prompt!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is a hell of a gesture of solidarity.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful illustration! And I love what you said about your friend's inner beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a compassionate gesture! I've known others to do this and I think it's a monumental expression of love. We women tend to define ourselves, at least in part with our hair. To lose it all, especially by choice, takes guts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustration!
Kudos to her showing commitment to her friend with such a visible statement. I had a buddy who did the same for his wife; it served as quite a reminder, making one think of her through him.
ReplyDeleteI admire those who take such a bold step for a friend as a shared experience. It is difficult for some to toss fashion and hairstyles to the wind in support of a friend and I find that an admirable quality in those who choose to do so.
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