BeyondHair
Hair Stories
Discover a collection of real quotes and photos from teenagers sharing their personal experiences with hair and self-image.
Quotes
Cameron N. (15)
- "Hair is really important in terms of boosting teenager's confidence."
- "I had to research a lot to fix my hair ... I did all my research on how to combat hair loss"
- "In grade seven, I was trying to think of a lot of different hairstyles, because that time I didn't feel confident with my hair.
Jini A. (17)
- "People love my curly hair ... I hate it. I just can't stand it."
- "I've always been straightening my hair, since l was six. My hair is completely dead because I straighten every day. But my curly hair is too horrid. I cannot go out."
- "Actual healthy hair care... [people] think they're looking after their hair, but they're not...they just hop on trends."
Keira L. (14)
- "The biggest challenge they [people suffering from hair loss] face is confidence."
Yasmine P. (16)
- "I don't think hair should be glamorized as much as it is."
- "Especially with social media ... these big beauty influencers and everything can be toxic."
Pictures
'Bald' Graduation Speaker
At Shanghai American School Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony, one student wore a bald cap during his speech.
