You’ve probably noticed Jada Pinkett Smith rocking some stylish turbans lately. Well, the actress has been fielding a lot of questions about her choice of headwear, and now she’s ready to set the record straight. In this week’s episode of her Facebook show, Red Table Talk, Jada sat down with her mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and her daughter, Willow Smith, to open up about the emotional and personal journey behind her decision.
“Let me tell you, it was absolutely terrifying when it started,” Jada shared candidly with her family. “I remember being in the shower one day, and there I was, holding handfuls of hair in my hands. I couldn’t believe what was happening. I literally thought, ‘Am I going bald?’ It was one of those moments where fear gripped me so hard that I was shaking.”
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At 46, Jada has always been proud of her luxurious locks. “I had a ton of hair — thick, thick, thick! People used to think it wasn’t even my real hair,” she laughed. “They’d say, ‘That can’t be her hair!’ And I’d respond, ‘Yes, it is!’ Hair has been such an important part of my identity. Taking care of it was like a beautiful ritual, and I always felt empowered by having the choice to wear it however I wanted. But then, one day, I realized that choice might be slipping away from me. It was a wake-up call.”
Jada explained that she’s undergone every test imaginable to figure out why she’s losing her hair, but doctors haven’t been able to pinpoint the exact cause. Some suggest stress could be the trigger, while others believe she may have alopecia, an autoimmune skin condition. Despite the uncertainty, Jada decided to face her fears head-on and embrace her new reality.
From Fear to Acceptance: Jada Finds Peace in Her Journey
“Even in the depths of my terror and fear, I had to ask myself, ‘Why am I so scared of losing my hair?’” Jada reflected. “I had to put it into a spiritual perspective. Life takes so much from people every single day. There are folks battling cancer, dealing with sick children, and facing unimaginable challenges. The higher power takes so much, yet here I am freaking out over hair. When I looked at it that way, it really helped me find peace.”
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“And by golly, if the higher power wants my hair? Fine, take it! God, you want my hair? When I shifted my perspective, it really calmed me down,” Jada continued. “I started thinking about all the other things life could take away. What else would I be willing to let go of? Hair? No problem. Take it! Once I reached that place of acceptance, something amazing happened — I actually started loving the turbans.”
Embracing a New Identity: Turbans as a Symbol of Strength
Now, Jada sees her turbans as more than just a practical solution; they’ve become a symbol of strength and self-love. “When my hair is wrapped, I feel like a queen,” she told her mom during the episode. “It’s not just about covering up what’s missing; it’s about celebrating who I am at this moment in my life. This journey has taught me to focus on what truly matters — my inner beauty, my spirit, and my connection to the divine.”
