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New Mural In tribute to David Wojnarowicz
Our newest art piece is a hand stippled wall mural in tribute to the late Queer activist and artist, David Michael Wojnarowicz ( VOY-ne-ROH-vitch] (September 14, 1954 – July 22, 1992). Though most well-known for his work criticizing the Reagan administration’s inaction during the HIV/AIDS pandemic (“If I die of AIDS—forget burial—just drop my body on the steps of the F.D.A.”), David raised awareness of many social justice issues disproportionately affecting marginalized communities through out his life.
Sponsor a Haircut for local Queers AT MAL
Queers are known for their resiliency – for that continual struggle to survive in a society that dehumanizes & devalues them based on who they love or how they identify – but to be resilient, to be able to endure is work. And Queers are tired. Consider sponsoring an affirming haircut for a struggling Queer. Pooling resources for local Queers-in-need will help make Boulder more equitable and allows us to lift the burden, if only temporarily, for this at-risk community.
We’ve Moved! Check us out at our New Boulder Location.
MAL has moved to a new Studio space! We’re still centrally located in Boulder, but at a new larger location that will allow us to expand and offer more services. As always, we’re open by appointment only. You can book an appointment with us online.
What is SMP: The Pros & Cons of Hair Loss Tattoos
The illusion is created using a pointillism tattoo method in which dots of pigment are applied to the dermal layer of the skin, which mimic the look of individual hair follicles growing in the scalp. However, the illusion is only successful if the pigment color & formulation are carefully selected throughout the Scalp Micropigmentation process so that the tattoo blends seamlessly with the individual’s natural undertones, or the color temperature & tint of the scalp where the hair naturally grows. In those areas, you’re seeing the color of the hair follicle through a translucent lens, i.e. a thin layer of skin, and a SMP tattoo artist is attempting to replicate that for a natural-looking result.
A Skullet with Horns made it as a finalist for the 2022 Behind The Chair Hot Shot Awards for Best Overall Haircut
Maeve entered one of their favorite haircuts & styles of 2022 - a close cropped skullet with long tails and gelled horns - as a candidate for Behind The Chair’s yearly beauty awards and we’re so excited to share that it made it to the top 25 for Best Overall Haircut! Here’s how they styled it…
Mal was featured as part of the Colorado Queer Hair Community on Colorado Public Radio
We’re so excited to be 1 of 3 featured voices for CPR’s new segment on Colorado’s Queer Hair Community! It was a treat to have CPR in our studio so that we could share a bit about the needs of the local Queer community and why creating safe spaces is so important and needed. (Image Credit: Paolo Zialcita/CPR News)
Photo Tour of MAL, Boulder’s Queer Hair Studio
We designed the MAL studio space to feel like a Queer hair haven in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. Our goal was to make the 275 sqft studio space feel light, bright and relaxing with an art gallery-like feel that has its lens solely focused on the Queer community.
Short Haircut Ideas for All Genders
Keep it cropped but not one-note... here are some of our favorite haircuts to add texture for short straight, curly, or wavy hair!
Long Haircut Ideas that still keep your Length
Keep the length, but lose the bulk... here are some of our favorite haircuts for adding texture to long straight, curly, or wavy hair!
Shoulder-Length Haircut Ideas with some edge
These aren’t your typical one-length hairstyles… here are some of our favorite haircuts to add texture to shoulder-length straight, curly, or wavy hair!