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Queer Women Are Making Tattoo Parlors Better for Everyone

By peering into a few queer and women-centered tattoo shops in New York City, a picture emerges of a newly…

Vivienne Germain

Apr 17, 2025

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space,…

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Sep 4, 2024

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A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue

The line from Elizabeth Taylor to Chappell Roan’s iconic blue eyeshadow is actually pretty direct.

Nico

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Aug 8, 2024

A close up of a sweaty torso from Tove Lo and SG Lewis' HEAT music video

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Sweat Is Sexy Now

Challengers. Tove Lo. Climate Crisis. Welcome to the summer of sweat.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jun 15, 2024

Acne positivity: a close up of Izzie Rodger's lips with bright glossy red lipstick acne on her cheeks

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Acne Shame Is Over

Perfection is out. Being transparent about using filters and Photoshop is in.

Gabe Dunn

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May 23, 2024

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space, but it’s also technical. We’re not just smoke and mirrors, we’re not just branding. There’s…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 4, 2024

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A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue

The line from Elizabeth Taylor to Chappell Roan’s iconic blue eyeshadow is actually pretty direct.

Nico —

Aug 8, 2024

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Sweat Is Sexy Now

Challengers. Tove Lo. Climate Crisis. Welcome to the summer of sweat.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jun 15, 2024

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Jes Valentine with her hair up gives someone a tattoo at Haven

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Queer Women Are Making Tattoo Parlors Better for Everyone

By peering into a few queer and women-centered tattoo shops in New York City, a picture emerges of a newly developing scene uplifting femininity and queerness.

Vivienne Germain —

Apr 17, 2025

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space, but it’s also technical. We’re not just smoke and mirrors, we’re not just branding. There’s…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 4, 2024

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A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue

The line from Elizabeth Taylor to Chappell Roan’s iconic blue eyeshadow is actually pretty direct.

Nico —

Aug 8, 2024

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Sweat Is Sexy Now

Challengers. Tove Lo. Climate Crisis. Welcome to the summer of sweat.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jun 15, 2024

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Acne Shame Is Over

Perfection is out. Being transparent about using filters and Photoshop is in.

Gabe Dunn —

May 23, 2024

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a series of lipsticks for each astrological sign: taupe, hot pink, light purple, and a glittery sand

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Assigning Lipsticks From My Extensive Femme Collection to Every Astrological Sign

I blame TikTok (like I do for most things), but the truth is: I feel empowered when I wear lipstick.

Em Win —

Jan 31, 2024

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Pansy Esthetics: Leola Davis wearing a mask works on a client in orange light.

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Leola Davis and Pansy Esthetics Are Here to Queer Skincare

“I wanted to create a space where the queer community could get care and treatments geared specifically toward them and their skin and body.”

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jan 25, 2024

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Sun’s Out, Toes Out: My Favorite Nail Polishes for Summer Pedicures

If you’re looking for some new polish colors for the summer, look no further!

Sa’iyda Shabazz —

Jun 23, 2023

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space, but it’s also technical. We’re not just smoke and mirrors, we’re not just branding. There’s something behind this.”

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Leola Davis and Pansy Esthetics Are Here to Queer Skincare

“I wanted to create a space where the queer community could get care and treatments geared specifically toward them and their skin and body.”

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Jan 25, 2024

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Queer Women Are Making Tattoo Parlors Better for Everyone

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

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A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue

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Sweat Is Sexy Now

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Acne Shame Is Over

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

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