In a place where it was made very clear she was to be categorized as “other”, Jessie grew up in a loving home with a lesbian mother. She knew from a young age she was different but always knew the beauty industry would eventually become her home.

Fast forward to opening a salon with her trans partner, Cal, and they made it clear to the community that Salon Benders was a place where queer and trans folks were to be celebrated.

This is the face of Queer Beauty.

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