His hair has always been a source of his notoriety. In addition to being long, it was quite lengthy. In addition to being thick and flowing, it extended far over his shoulders, and it had become his hallmark. People had the presumption that he would never leave it.
Nevertheless, he made a choice in private, without informing anybody else.
In the middle of the night, he came into a barbershop and requested for a thorough cut. He offered no prior notice. Not a single trim. There are no layers. In a nutshell. That is entirely brief.
After pausing for a few while, the barber immediately said, “Are you sure?” He indicated with a nod. He was prepared.
It seemed unreal as soon as the first strands of hair touched the ground. The years of growth are vanishing in a matter of minutes. His appearance changed with each pass of the clippers, and he seemed to be a completely different person.
By the time it was complete, the metamorphosis had been so profound that he did not immediately recognize himself or his appearance. His eyes seemed brighter, his jawline had become more angular, and his whole demeanor had undergone a transformation.
People were staring at him as soon as he emerged from the building. There were several who were unable to speak. Others were completely unaware that it was him. However, he had a sense of freshness for the very first time in a very long time. Less heavy. More transparent. It is free.