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Shaved Quotes

Short lines on hair, grooming and reinvention

From a six-year shaved head to Katharine Hepburn reinventing herself as Jimmy, this page gathers quotes where shaving becomes a statement about identity. See more on self-image in our Identity collection.

I had a shaved head for six years.

Quotes by Zelda Williams

Here's what's interesting about Katharine Hepburn: she was born a girl but identified as a boy, so she shaved her head and rechristened herself Jimmy.

Quotes by William J. Mann

I love bitter broccoli rabe tossed with Calabrian chiles and hidden under a mountain of snowy shaved Parmesan.

Quotes by Samin Nosrat

Having shaved my head for the role put a spotlight on me.

Quotes by Persis Khambatta

Appearance Quotes

I was brought to Hollywood by Gene Roddenberry and Michael Eisner, chosen from 600 hopefuls to star in the original 'Star Trek' motion picture. The success of the film, coupled with the allure that I had shaved my head for...

Quotes by Persis Khambatta

I tried on a moustache, and it was decided I would grow one. I've shaved it off for a couple of films, but otherwise, I've had it ever since.

Quotes by Omar Sharif

I shaved the back of my head once and did the asymmetrical hair.

Quotes by Olivia Wilde

I'm very different to my mum. I'm not as beautiful as she is, nor - she probably despairs about this - as groomed. I certainly rebelled against her idea of looking well turned-out. I spent several years with a shaved...

Quotes by Natascha McElhone

I was such a tomboy. I had absolutely no bosom, and I wore my hair really short - shaved, like a boy.

Quotes by Lou Doillon

Emotion Quotes

I haven't shaved my private parts, but I dyed them once for a laugh! They looked more ginger, though!

Quotes by Lee Ryan

I bumped into my cousin after she'd shaved her hair very short, and she looked incredible. She seemed so effortless and cool, and I wanted that. And, I've had it like that ever since.

Quotes by Laura Mvula

I shaved my eyebrows in 10th grade.

Quotes by Jeffree Star

The shaved head with which I returned to university in my second year was meant to give me a new air of mystery and menace. It did not.

Quotes by Ivo Graham

When I shaved part of my head in 2007, I was not an anticipating the grow-out process.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

Identity Quotes

I was 19 or 20 the last time I shaved.

Quotes by Dusty Hill

I have shaved my head. My flowing locks are now quite a bit shorter.

Quotes by David Ginola

Analysis is like a lobotomy. Who wants to have all their edges shaved off?

Quotes by David Byrne

When I was a teenager, I was really into hair; I dyed it different colours and had loads of haircuts. I shaved my head when I was 17 - it was pretty radical!

Quotes by Chloe Sevigny

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme connecting the quotes on this Shaved page?
Most quotes here treat a shaved head as a personal or symbolic choice, from long-term style decisions to a famous case of reinventing one's identity. A couple of lines drift into grooming and appearance more generally.
Why would someone look up quotes about a shaved head?
People searching this topic are often thinking about self-image, reinvention, or simply relating to someone else's experience of the style. It's a small but very visible personal choice that carries meaning for a lot of people.
Is there a quote here about identity, not just hairstyle?
Yes, one quote recalls how Katharine Hepburn shaved her head and took on a new name, turning the haircut into a full statement about identity rather than just style.
Does every quote on this page mention hair?
No, one quote uses 'shaved' to describe thin slices of Parmesan cheese rather than hair, showing how differently the word can be used across contexts.
Where can I read more quotes about self-image and identity?
Our Identity collection covers that territory in more depth, with lines about how people define and reinvent themselves.

Not every line here is about hair either, some drift into grooming habits and daily routine. Explore related looks and appearances on our Appearance page.