Start from Hair
A personal essay written in response to the theme of new beginnings, tracing a decade of hairstyle changes as a record of identity, autonomy, and self-discovery. Published in Flyleaf Magazine.
Behind the piece
Hair felt like the most direct way for me to respond to the theme of new beginnings. Every hairstyle change I've made was a choice tied to a specific moment, a way of starting fresh, showing a new face to the world. I believe this is not just my experience. Changing your hair to mark a new beginning is something many of us have in common.
Start from Hair
“A new beginning should start from the head. In Chinese culture, starting from the beginning and starting from the head share the same character (头). Therefore, I believe that hair is the symbol of a new beginning and my changes in hairstyle are a way to signify this.”
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