Kristin Rankin & Lauren Wilde On Running Gender-Affirming Salon Spaces

<p>[203] What does the power of a haircut mean to you?⁣ For many, going to a salon is a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, though, it is still a scary and challenging experience for quite a few others. While the professional beauty industry has always been considered a safer space for people within the LGBTQ2S＋ communities, we still have a long way to go with education, acceptance and understanding.</p> <p>And because learning through community, asking questions and sharing experiences is so powerful, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thedresscodeproject/'>The Dresscode Project (@thedresscodeproject)</a> has become the number one resource to turn to within the industry.</p> <p>Working to eradicate homophobia, transphobia and discrimination according to race, sex and gender in salons worldwide, Kristin Rankin has made it a huge part of their career ⁣to teach business owners and hairstylists how to create a space that feels safe and welcoming to everyone. In this episode, we discuss the birth of their initiative — The Dresscode Project — explore the ins and out of creating safer spaces for all clients and chat with salon owner & educator Lauren Wilde on the importance, meaning and day-to-day of running a gender-affirming salon space.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p>Learn more or become a part of The Dresscode Project Salon Alliance: https://www.dresscodeproject.com</p> <p>Reach out to Kristin Rankin (they/them) <a href='https://www.instagram.com/kristinrankinhair/?hl=en'>@kristinrankinhair</a> or on <a href='https://foxandjanesalon.com/bowery/'>www.foxandjanesalon.com</a></p> <p>Reach out to Lauren Wilde (she/her) <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wildehairday/'>@wildehairday,</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/frizz.and.fantasy/'>@frizz.and.fantasy </a>or on <a href='https://www.roseandonyx.com'>www.roseandonyx.com</a></p> <p>Click here to subscribe to the weekly Phorest FM email newsletter: <a href='http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1'>http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1</a></p> <p>This episode was <a href='https://www.audioz.c