At a time when many LGBTQ+ people felt compelled to hide parts of themselves, Carlos Valenzuela found a career in beauty and a community that offered opportunity based on what you could do and how well you could do it.
Cultivating inclusivity and gender affirming practices within the hair world should be a best practice on the daily, however, June is the time to STEP IT UP!
Just ahead of Pride Month, Danessa Myricks Beauty is launching a new shade of their famous Infinite Chrome Flakes, inspired by the bi-pride flag, available starting May 19th!
This collection is meant to be worn proudly by anyone and everyone wanting to express their individuality in a way that is fun, creative and accessible to all, no matter your gender or how you identify.
Lights Laquer knows that love is love. During PRIDE Month, they are donating proceeds of their sales to the Trevor Project, a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to (LGBTQ) community under 25.
The Dresscode Project's mission is to educate and empower hair stylists and barbers to give people haircuts that help them look the way they feel, and to provide education, events and support to stylists looking to create safer spaces in their areas.