I don't really have the patience to do my hair, which is why

In the words of Gigi Hadid, model and voice of a generation both celebrated and human, we hear an admission that is at once playful and profound: “I don’t really have the patience to do my hair, which is why it’s always parted down the middle, slicked, in a low ponytail or a messy high bun. I’m too lazy to do my own hair, but I like doing my makeup.” Though these words may seem light in tone, they unveil a deeper truth about simplicity, priority, and the nature of self-expression.

For what is patience, if not the willingness to devote time to detail? Hadid admits that her patience is not infinite, and so she chooses simplicity for her hair. Yet this simplicity is not failure—it is strategy. By choosing a style that is efficient and reliable, she frees her energy for what she truly enjoys: the art of makeup. Thus, her confession reveals the eternal law of human focus: no one can give equal attention to all things, so wisdom lies in deciding where to invest one’s effort.

This idea stretches back into history. Consider the tale of Leonardo da Vinci, who left many works unfinished. Some called him distracted, but in truth, he knew where his passion burned brightest. He could not devote equal patience to every project, and so he poured his soul into those that called to him most strongly. Just as Hadid channels her creative fire into makeup rather than elaborate hairstyles, Leonardo chose invention and painting over completion of every commission. Both reveal that true artistry lies in pursuing where passion dwells, not in exhausting oneself on every detail.

There is also a subtle message about identity. Hair and makeup are both forms of self-presentation, yet Hadid chooses one as her canvas. This is no different from the ancients who wore simple robes but adorned themselves with jewelry, or warriors who carried plain armor but bore ornate shields. It is a reminder that human beings do not need to perfect everything about their outward appearance—rather, they need to choose one place to shine, and in that choice, they express their truest selves.

The meaning of her words also carries humility. She calls herself “lazy” in regard to hair, but the truth is deeper: it is not laziness, but clarity. She knows where her patience should be spent, and she accepts that not all tasks will receive equal devotion. This honesty itself is wisdom, for too often people exhaust themselves chasing perfection in every corner of life. Hadid teaches that imperfection in one area may grant strength in another.

The lesson, then, is that each of us must recognize the limits of our patience and direct it wisely. You cannot polish every stone, so choose which ones to make shine. Perhaps it is your work, your family, your craft, or your inner self. Accept simplicity where your patience runs thin, and pour your creativity into the areas that bring you joy. This balance is not weakness—it is strength.

So let Gigi Hadid’s words echo beyond the realm of fashion: simplicity is not failure, and choosing where to place your energy is the art of life itself. Be honest about what you do not care to perfect, and give your heart to what you love. For in the end, beauty does not lie in endless effort, but in authentic expression, crafted with joy, patience, and purpose.