For the LGBTQIA+ community, beauty is more than a trend—it’s a form of truth. It’s protest, it’s identity, it’s liberation.

At Booksy, we’re proud to honor the LGBTQIA + trailblazers who’ve used makeup, hair, fashion, and self-expression as tools of visibility and resistance. They transformed salons and barbershops into sacred ground, making boldness beautiful and bravery unforgettable.

A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ History, Identity, and Power in the Beauty Industry.

Bravery

BEAUTY IS

Throughout history, beauty has been far more than just skin deep. For LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide, it consistently served as armor, expression, protest, and a vibrant celebration of joy. From ancient Indian rituals and Japanese theater, to Harlem drag balls and American make-up influencers—queer beauty has never asked for permission.

Step into their stories—from pharaohs to poets, protestors to influencers—and see how beauty became a powerful form of bravery, crossing cultures and defying convention.

A Global LGBTQIA+ Beauty History Timeline

Bring LGBTQIA+ Beauty
history into your space.

Download the free, printable poster version of the timeline to hang in your salon, studio, or workspace.

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