About this episode

Kristin Rankin discusses the importance of gender-affirming salon spaces and the shift away from gendered pricing in the beauty industry.

The Dress Code Project: Creating Safer Salon Spaces This interview features Kristin Rankin , a salon owner and the creator of the Dress Code Project , an international initiative dedicated to creating gender-affirming hair salons. Rankin explains how her professional journey evolved from film production to opening Fuss Hair Studio in Toronto, where she emphasizes the necessity of continuous education and a cohesive team culture. A major focus of the discussion is the removal of gender-based pricing , with Rankin arguing that services should be billed based on labor and hair length rather than binary labels. By establishing a global alliance of safer spaces , the project ensures that LGBTQ+ individuals can receive haircuts without the fear of being misgendered or discriminated against. Ultimately, the source highlights how the beauty industry is shifting toward fluidity and inclusivity to better serve a modern, diverse clientele. https://www.HairstylistEmpowermentPodcast.com https://www.BeautyIndustryCruises.com

People in this episode

Host: B Rad Celebrity Hairstylist

Guest: Kristin Rankin

Topics covered

• gendered pricing
• LGBTQ+ inclusivity
• salon culture
• hairdressing
• education

Keywords

• gendered pricing
• LGBTQ+
• salon spaces
• haircuts
• inclusive beauty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Dress Code Project, Fuss Hair Studio

Places: Toronto

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