Meet Juniper
Juniper's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Juniper (she/her) is a trans woman who knows firsthand how exhausting the fight for gender-affirming care can be. After repeated insurance denials for both electrolysis and facial feminization surgery despite letters of medical necessity from her doctor and therapist. Juniper has kept moving forward with determination and heart. She’s currently working 50 to 60 hours a week, picking up every bit of overtime she can to cover the overwhelming costs of care that her insurance refuses to support.
“I’ve put all other expenses on hold,” she shares. “Even with everything I can save, I’ll still fall short and will have to take on significant credit card debt.” Electrolysis, while essential to her well-being, feels completely out of reach.
Juniper finds joy in baking and being outdoors. In the warmer months, you can often find her biking across town to deliver cookies and homemade treats to the people she loves. She’s the kind of person who finds ways to share light with others even when her own path feels uncertain.
“Being freed from the 5 o’clock shadow that haunts my face would give me the confidence to let my big, bright smile shine,” she says. For Juniper, receiving electrolysis would be more than just affirming—it would be a powerful relief from daily dysphoria, and a chance to feel more at peace in her skin while continuing to spread love to those around her.
Juniper's timeline
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Award Granted
April 22, 2025
Juniper 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 Juniper'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.