
← Hairstylist Empowerment Podcast22 jun · 40 min
Why Salons Are Ending Gendered Pricing Kristin Rankin
<p>The Dress Code Project: Creating Safer Salon Spaces</p><p>This interview features <strong>Kristin Rankin</strong>, a salon owner and the creator of the <strong>Dress Code Project</strong>, an international initiative dedicated to creating gender-affirming hair salons. </p><p>Rankin explains how her professional journey evolved from film production to opening <strong>Fuss Hair Studio</strong> in Toronto, where she emphasizes the necessity of continuous education and a cohesive team culture. </p><p>A major focus of the discussion is the <strong>removal of gender-based pricing</strong>, with Rankin arguing that services should be billed based on labor and hair length rather than binary labels. </p><p>By establishing a <strong>global alliance of safer spaces</strong>, the project ensures that LGBTQ+ individuals can receive haircuts without the fear of being misgendered or discriminated against. </p><p>Ultimately, the source highlights how the beauty industry is shifting toward <strong>fluidity and inclusivity</strong> to better serve a modern, diverse clientele.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.HairstylistEmpowermentPodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.HairstylistEmpowermentPodcast.com</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.BeautyIndustryCruises.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.BeautyIndustryCruises.com</a></p>