Why is it that there are a lot of black guys with shaved heads. Even ones that have a decent head of hair. Is it just too hard to maintain or is it the "cool thing" to do?
I feel well qualified to answer this question.
A. It looks good… I have had many different kinds of hair including cornrows, braids, a jheri curl, a fade, a Mohawk, etc.; a shaved or nearly shaved head looks the best on me.
B. Very low maintenance. I almost never have to brush/comb my hair or spend time/money on hair products.
C. Comfort. If you live in warm places like CA and FL a full, thick head of hair makes you hot.
D. Lifestyle. If you lead an active life (bike, swim, run etc.) you’ll find that less (hair) is more. See C above.
E. Confidence. My hair is not thinning or balding; I have no hang-ups about appearing to be bald. Of the things I could choose to feel stigmatized over, a shaved head is pretty low on the list.
F. Style. Not every hair cut goes with every outfit or article of clothing. A shaved head goes with everything. See A above.