This post was updated May 18 at 10:32 p.m. I didn’t realize how socially valuable long hair was until I had none to hide behind. Now, years after that initial cut, I can feel my long hair running past my shoulders, protecting me from the social scrutiny women are often unwittingly subjected to. Read more...
Photo: Columnist Micah Hoffman’s hair sits on the ground after a haircut. Hoffman emphasizes that despite societal expectations, maintaining a strong sense of self-expression is critical.(Courtesy of Micah Hoffman)
