Top 10 Things that Rock About Being Bald
Being bald as a result of chemo is a shock, I cannot lie. But along the way I’ve discovered a few things that rock about being hairless. Here we go…
1. Showers take 5 minutes. Really.
2. Shaving my legs? Nope. Don’t have to. They are smooth and sleek.
3. Armpits? Ditto.
4. No more $45 haircuts.
5. Shampoo, conditioners, mousse, gel, and hairspray: No longer needed (although I should be feeling some more money in my pocket at this point. Hmmm.)
6. I don’t have to take the time to comb, dry, and style my hair. I’m much faster than Robert at getting ready now (well I was always faster, but now I’m much faster. I’m competitive, so I get a little thrill every time I beat him at something, even if it’s petty.)
7. Cool and even exotic hats. I have a hand knit blue and green beret, a black Anne Hathaway/Devils Wears Prada hat with a buckle on the side, a fur and purple/silver fabric cap that looks like something a cardinal would have worn in the Renaissance, and a pink ski hat with fleece inside. Love them.
8. When I take my hat or wig off, I like to rub my hand back and forth over stubbly head. Why? I don’t know. But it feels good.
9. No hair in my food.
10. I never have a bad hair day.
Can you think of any more? Help me look on the bright side!
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Susy Flory is the author of So Long Status Quo: What I Learned From Women Who Changed the World (Beacon Hill). She wrote a book about being a strong woman; now, with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer, she has to live it.
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SUSY FLORY is a writer, speaker, and journalist who inspires and challenges women to embrace a life of passion, boldness, & adventure. In your own unique way, YOU can change the world, starting in your own backyard. 
Susy,
You are an incredibly strong and beautiful woman who is slowly but surely changing my world!
You don’t have to take time looking for your hairbrush that is hiding (usually in your daughter’s room)
Susy, you are such an encouragement. I love you!
No more asking yourself, “Should I change my hairstyle?”
You have a great sense of humor about this. Your attitudes is encouraging more women than you know.
Um a sweet niece (or techinically 2nd or 3rd cousin) who just may make you another awesome hat!
From “R.O.” on Facebook (he’s a bald guy friend): “Don’t know if this is in the 10 things, but my mantra’s always been ~ ‘God only made a few perfect heads. The rest He covered with hair!’ ” =)
Susy again: My head is definitely NOT perfect, but it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I was expecting some odd planes and bumps, but it’s not so bad! And it does emphasize your eyes and cheekbones.
This was great! It reminds me of you. You always had a sense of humor, and to contue to this is spite of a serious event is really inspirational. Thanks for sharing.