What up, Amber? Give us a little background on yourself.
I was born and raised in South Philadelphia. I’m 25 years old. I’m the most feminine tough girl you will ever meet. [laughs]
What makes you tough?
I’m very real and very blunt. I’ve been through a lot, so I have pretty tough skin. But at the same time, I’m feminine in every way. I love clothes and makeup and getting dolled up just like any other female.
It takes a confident woman to shave off her hair.
Yeah. I am pretty confident in my beauty, and I don’t see a need to hide behind hair. Besides, I can get ready to go out a lot faster now that I don’t have to spend a half-hour doing my hair.
You also have to be confident to survive in South Philly. What was it like growing up there?
It was a tough neighborhood. I went to an all-Black school where I was the only “White girl.” I had to fight a lot because I didn’t look like everyone else. A lot of girls used to pick on me and pull my hair. The kids would tease me by saying I was adopted because my mom was so dark and I look White. People would find every reason to antagonize me.