Hair and Identity: Maya Henry

In the early days of my transition, I felt like my hair was my shield and an ultimate form of self-expression. For the first time, I could grow it long and style it without fear or judgement. Trying out different colours, styles, and products helped me feel more confident in my skin. Learn more about my story at fashionmagazin...

[@johnbarclay8920]

She's so beautiful

[@johnwang9914]

I think a lot has to do with being required to cut your hair whether or not you want to. Even today as I have to drive my geriatric father to his hairdresser for a cut which he often asks for is a bit distressing as it would be expected that I would get a cut as well regardless of whether or not I would want one and quite frankly with COVID isolating us all, I wouldn't mind just letting it grow to see what it does as my hair is the only one in the family that goes from straight, to a slight curve and then to tight bouncy curls as it grows, the curls start when it hits the nape of the neck so I think a lot has to do with meeting some support from the neck and shoulders but as it's never been allowed to be longer, I don't know what it does past the nape of the neck. It should also be noted that the first thing the residential schools in Canada did was cut the hair and the former students often describe that as very disturbing. I think there are plenty of ways for boys to wear long hair even to a tradition of a long ponytails and pigtails in Asian cultures.

[@Insightfill]

Oh! I forgot about the pink!

[@a.th765]

Hello Maya Sounds great 🍀🐞

[@jimjones7912]

Wow! So lovely!