If you look at the Stonewall riots then most of the "drag queens" (in the broadest sense of the word - painters/musicians/dancers). Most political movements are born from marginalised groups of people fighting for their rights. "If you can't see it, then you can't be it". Q: What does hair confidence look like to you?Ī: It’s the person who owns their hair, their style – perhaps going out with ‘good hair’ but no makeup on. This channel has almost 14 million subscribers and whos ‘coming out’ video posted in Jan 2020 has now had almost 40 million views – an impressive following and an inspiration journey! One example of positive change in recent years is the hugely successful trans Dutch makeup artist and beauty vlogger Nikkie de Jager with a YouTube channel named NikkieTutorials. Q: Have you seen any changes for the LGBTQ+ community in the hair and beauty industry?Ī: There has definitely been a massive change in terms of non-binary models, as well as marketing make-up to men. Pink has expressed herself massively though her style and especially with her hair styles. With Pink her style is androgynous, she isn’t bothered about gender stereotypes and she has championed the strong, athletic female body. I think she’s been an inspiration to many young people growing up who are struggling with their identity. Q: Who inspired you when you were growing up?Ī: I’d probably say Pink.
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