Ryan Ashley shaved her head primarily due to progressive hair loss she describes as being connected to long-term damage from years of extensions, bleaching, stress, hormonal changes, and depression. She explained that after nearly two decades of maintaining long silver hair, the situation had reached a point where continuing to hide or fix the outer appearance felt misaligned with her inner well-being and self-worth, which she began to reassess. The act of shaving became a symbol of self-acceptance, a way to reclaim identity beyond hair, and a step toward slowing down and tending to mind, body, and soul rather than chasing external appearances. This decision was shared publicly in a video with her son, emphasizing empowerment, freedom, and a redefined sense of beauty that isn’t tied to hair length or other cosmetic “costumes.”

If you want, I can pull additional perspectives from interviews or social posts to provide a fuller picture of her journey and the reactions from fans.