Meet Violet
Violet's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Violet (she/they) is a 35-year-old trans woman working a minimum-wage retail job. Despite the recent wage increase, rising rent costs have made saving impossible. Violet and her girlfriend are both autistic, and Violet is the sole provider while her partner navigates disabling burnout and applies for disability benefits. With no access to affordable insurance and repeated denials for Medicaid and food stamps, Violet is left with very limited resources to meet their most basic needs.
Daily shaving is a painful reminder of Violet’s gender dysphoria and contributes to her struggles with mental health and self-image. She shared that although her partner sees her beauty, it’s difficult to feel the same way about herself. Access to hair removal would be a powerful step toward helping Violet see herself more clearly, feel more confident in her body, and ease some of the emotional and financial strain she carries each day.
Violet's timeline
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Award Granted
April 18, 2025
Violet 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 Violet'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.