What is a queer haircut? Does it exist?

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Badlands is based in Park Slope, Brooklyn has become a noteworthy favorite amongst the queer community. Founder and stylist Deirdre Novella seeks to create high-end women’s hairstyling with high-end men’s barberry encompassing of all genders. Openly queer and with a predominantly queer staff as well, Novella was looking for a space where queer people can come in and feel safe, supported and inspired. “I just wanted to have fun in a comfortable atmosphere that was professional yet edgy,” a philosophy which Novella has aspired and succeeded into since its opening three years ago.

Novella has expanded the stylistic horizons by using clippers, which can only be found in barbershops. When I asked her what specific trends or styles she finds popular amongst her queer clientele she lists, buzz cuts, Boardwalk Empire style updated military cuts, bobs and bi-levels (shaved on one side and longer on the other).