Beauty Inside Out

Beauty Inside Out

How Many More Books Do I Need to Read Before I Believe I’m Ready?

On overthinking, self-doubt, and trying to think my way into clarity.

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Chris Megia Barra
Nov 11, 2026
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For almost four decades, I’ve stood behind a chair. And if you’ve ever spent time in a hairstylist’s chair, you know that what happens there is about so much more than hair.

I’ve listened to women share their stories about relationships, heartbreaks, dreams, fears, struggles, and the things they were trying to figure out ab…

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