Inclusive Glamour for All: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives on the Beauty & Hair Industries and More!
To kick our adventure off, we asked a diverse group of community members about their thoughts on not just how represented they feel in the glamour world, but also how much hair plays into their gender expression and identity. As we sift through the responses, you might find yourself nodding in agreement or even shedding light on a new perspective! Either way, let’s explore these insights together. Starting with:
A Spectrum of Representation: How Can We Improve?
What Does this Mean?
As time continues, perceptions are bound to shift as certain generations break into or exit the workforce, but it’s crucial we use our voice and these findings to make changes now—so we don’t have wait for them to happen.
Identity in Every Strand: Your Hair’s Impact on Self-Expression
Hair plays a monumental role in gender identity and expression for a several reasons. Achieving a hairstyle that makes you feel comfortable in being who you are can be difficult, though. Afterall, it’s largely up to the businesses we visit and the people around us that help us feel empowered by a new haircut or beauty service.
Hair isn't just hair—it's a vibrant, visible way to showcase who we are. It’s our personal billboard where we can explore, express, and affirm our gender identity. Do people feel comfortable enough to embody that in today’s climate & culture, though? Let’s take a peek behind the curtain.
A Step in the Pride Direction: Our Ticket to a More Supportive Future
According to the research, Gen Z, Millennials, & Gen X have each become Much More Comfortable with gender identity and expression in recent years. Peep the complete breakdown, below:
Data Breakdown
Q: Have you become more or less comfortable in expressing your gender identity/outward appearance over the last three years? Voted Much More Comfortable: Gen Z: 39% Millennials: 32% Gen X: 42% Extra: Be sure to check out the complete breakdown of findings on our full infographic!
While the results point to a mostly positive trend in the LGBTQIA+ community’s perspective on representation and inclusion in beauty and hair, there’s always room for improvement.
From actively speaking out against discrimination & harassment in our daily lives, participating in local LGBTQIA+ movements or events, or just being there for our loved ones and strangers when they need the support, we can all do our part. In the world of beauty, that might look like actively supporting salons who provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere for their clients.
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