Meet Kylie
Kylie's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Kylie (she/her) is a passionate and resilient trans woman who began expressing herself through drag at a young age—an early glimpse of the woman she always knew she was. For years, she feared fully embracing her identity, but everything changed when she met her partner, a fellow trans person who encouraged her to live authentically and without fear. Since then, Kylie has fought hard for her medical care, legal name change, and the right to be herself.
“I’m extremely loyal, passionate, talented, and I love hard,” Kylie shares. “Overall, I’d say I’m well-rounded—with a lot of heart.”
Currently living in Florida, Kylie faces serious financial challenges that make affording electrolysis nearly impossible. Much of her income goes toward hormone therapy and managing debt from difficult and unsafe situations during her transition. “Staying safe in Florida right now is especially challenging,” she says. “Electrolysis would make going out in public a lot more peaceful.”
For Kylie, hair removal is critical to her mental health, safety, and confidence. It would help alleviate severe dysphoria and depression, ease the fear she feels when walking among cisgender individuals, and allow her to move through the world with a greater sense of peace and authenticity.
Kylie's timeline
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Award Granted
April 14, 2025
Kylie was awarded a grant toward permanent hair removal!
Grant details
$2,000 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Hair Removal: Femme Award
On average, it costs $2,300+ for Kylie'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.