This Model Is Changing How the Beauty Industry Sees Bald Women

When Nigerian native Folasade Adeoso moved to New York City to pursue modeling, she struggled to stand out. It wasn't until age 22 when she realized that her efforts to fit in were exactly the things holding her back. She decided to shed the long, straight weave that made her feel like a fake version of herself. Instead, she embraced her natural beauty — by shaving her head. This decision catapulted her career and gave her an entirely new beauty philosophy to live by. Learn more about how her bald look paired with certain feature-defining beauty products helps her feel empowered in the video above.

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