LGBTQ+ friendly hairdresser in Ventura, CA and tailor in Philly

July 18, 2021 2:58 PM

Looking for a LGBTQ+ friendly hairdresser in Ventura and a LGBTQ+ friendly tailor in Philadelphia - anyone know either?

Does anyone happen to know a
1) LGBTQ+ friendly hair salon or barber in/near Ventura, CA?
2) LGBTQ+ friendly tailor in Philadelphia?

Basically, when two gender nonconforming friends in different cities start thinking about clothes and hair and don't know where to look

posted by Geameade to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (4 answers total)

I'm not sure if they're still active but: Sam's Tailoring and Alterations
posted by needs more cowbell at 4:38 PM on July 18, 2021 [1 favorite]

I can't vouch for it personally, being on the other side of the country, but The Barber Shop Oxnard has received a detailed rave review from lesbian travel blogger Lindsay Cale, whose hair was cut there in 2019 by owner Jackie Aldridge, herself a queer woman:

... As I received my cut we chatted about all the things I’m normally afraid to chat with barbers for fear they’ll judge me and make my self-care ritual of love an awkward experience. We chatted about our wives and being queer entrepreneurs and our mutual love for what I lovingly think of as lesbian hair. She offered me styling tips as we bonded over our commonalities.

For her, it was just another day at the office but for me, it was a moment of reflection on how far I’ve come in my comfort level with myself and a moment of expression. I deserve a self-care routine that fits who I am without being nervous or afraid to be in a space where I don’t feel welcome. Your style is one of the first things people notice about you. Your style silently speaks your truth to the world. For 20 minutes in Oxnard, California, Jackie the barber whittled my truth into my hairline.

posted by virago at 1:10 AM on July 19, 2021 [1 favorite]

You could try my friend Stacy Law c/o Michael Kelley.
posted by johngoren at 1:46 AM on July 19, 2021

Response by poster: Thank you! This is really helpful!
posted by Geameade at 10:42 AM on July 19, 2021