Glitter, Gays & Gaslighting

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, Cyd and David unpack the glamorization of queer stylists in the salon industry—and the exploitation that often hides underneath. From being celebrated for their “fabulous energy” to being overlooked for leadership and pay raises, queer hairdressers are too often stuck in a glitter-covered box. This episode explores the emotional labor queer stylists are expected to perform, the culture of tokenism disguised as inclusivity, and how to reclaim queer power in business. It’s time to stop clapping and start cutting checks.