“A transgender woman has opened a hair and beauty salon in Britain to support other people who are transitioning.
Ria Cooper underwent gender reassignment surgery to become a woman when she was just 14.
Having initially struggled with the change, the now 24-year-old wants to help others going through the same experience to feel comfortable in their skin – by opening a safe space salon.
In addition to hair styling, Hair and Beauty Lounge by RC will also offer makeovers and beauty treatments such as waxing.
According to Cooper, from Hull, East Yorks, she wanted to open the store because she used to feel “judged” when she would go to a “normal” salon.
“When I first changed I found it really scary and very confusing,” she said. “I had no one to lean on for support it was such a massive change.”
Although the salon is open for everyone, it will specifically focus on teaching transgender people how to apply makeup and style their hair.
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UK transgender woman opens hair salon to help other trans people: ‘It’s a whole new world when you transition’
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