
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Lady Gaga is always thinking of new ways of making an entrance, and in Hong Kong this past weekend for her "Born This Way" Ball tour, she didn't disappoint! Wearing long white gloves, blonde locks, and most notably—a head-turning purple hair dress with platinum and violet bows—next to Gaga's legendary "meat dress," this hairy ensemble is one to remember!
Lady Gaga is always thinking of new ways of making an entrance, and in Hong Kong this past weekend for her "Born This Way" Ball tour, she didn't disappoint! Gaga wore long white gloves, round sunglasses and most notably—a head-turning purple hair dress with purple hair bows (intertwined with her own with platinum locks). Next to Gaga's legendary "meat dress," this hairy ensemble is one to remember!
This masterpiece is a highlight of Charlie Le Mindu’s latest fashion collection notably named “Charl de Jouy.” The floor-length evening dress Gaga chose to wear was made out of thousands of violet Hairdreams strands.
Gaga has worn a number of hair pieces by Charlie Le Mindu, who is recognized for his over-the-top wigs and fashion outfits made out of Hairdreams 100 percent real human hair.
Check out the video below to see Gaga's purple hairy dress up close.

US pop diva Lady Gaga poses for photographers after arriving in Hong Kong on April 28, 2012. The eccentric star, who has a record number of almost 22 million followers on Twitter, kicked off her world tour in Seoul on April 27 and will visit Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. (Photo credit: DALE de la REY/AFP/Getty Images)
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