Take Inspiration From Hairstylist Sade Stewart: The Reality of Racism in the Beauty Industry + Hair Transformation

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IN's Senior Photo Editor, Ji Yeo, gets personal with hair stylist Sade Stewart. Stewart shares her insights and journey through the industry in addition to transforming Ji's virgin locks from black to blonde.

“Do not limit yourself. If you feel like there is an opportunity, go for it, and don’t be afraid to go for it because of who is giving you an approval or who’s not giving you approval. -@sadefstewart ”
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Colorist: Sade Stewart @SadeStewart + @SireneStudioNYC

Production: Ji Yeo @JiYeo

Video and Editing: Kimberly Young Sun @KimberlyYoungSun

Collaging an entire world of inspiration, Kimberly Young Sun is an interdisciplinary visual artist who moves with multiplicity from New York. In 2014, she graduated with a BFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts.

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