Meet Ally
Ally's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Ally (she/her) is a proud Latinx trans woman working toward a safer, more authentic future. For Ally, permanent hair removal is not just about gender expression, it’s essential for her mental health, safety, and well-being. Without this care, she has experienced professional discrimination, emotional hardship, and physical harm.
“My current financial need is dire,” Ally shares. “Receiving hair removal services would mean the difference between being publicly perceived as male versus how I identify as female.”
After losing her employment, which she held for 15 years, Ally has faced significant challenges in her life.
Despite these barriers, she remains determined to lead with a smile, move forward, pursue her dream of becoming a grammy winning music producer, all while seeking a future where she can live openly and confidently.
Ally's timeline
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Award Granted
April 24, 2025
Ally was awarded a grant toward permanent hair removal!
Grant details
$2,375 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Hair Removal: Femme Award
On average, it costs $2,300+ for Ally's care.
- What is it?
- Before care
- After care
What is it?
Point of Pride provides grants to trans femme people seeking hair removal on their face, neck, or an area of the body in preparation for bottom surgery.
What is life like for a person who needs this care?
For trans femme folks, particularly trans femmes of color, access to facial hair removal often equates to safety against anti-trans violence or discrimination. It's common for applicants to note issues with employment and public safety, particularly if their facial hair is dark or thick. Electrolysis and laser hair removal services are often deemed cosmetic and therefore not covered by health insurance plans.
What is the impact of this care on the recipient’s life?
Access to hair removal often leads to a more positive emotional well-being, increased confidence, increased safety when in public, and better opportunities at employment and more.