Hair—Her: How Our Locks Redefine Our Femininity And Power

We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
CHANEL shirt, pants, belt, necklace, long necklaces, ring, mules

What does our hair say about us? What does each strand, each curl and even each look communicate to the rest of the world? Whether we’re rocking whimsical braids or overgrown manes, there is so much to be said about how our locks shape how we see ourselves, and how we want to be seen.

In this era, we’re defying convention. Femininity is embraced in all forms—no matter the length of our hair. Female strength is no longer just about going against the status quo, but about embracing the very essence of what makes us feminine.

Stylist’s own top
We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
RALPH LAUREN top
CHANEL shirt, pants, belt, necklace, long necklaces, ring, mules
We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
VERSACE jeans; stylist’s own top
VALENTINO dress
We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
OPEN YY bodysuit
We curl our hair in routine, dye for expression, and grow with time—intertwining with how we embody and perform femininity
FERRAGAMO dress, slingback pumps; stylist’s own socks

PHOTOGRAPHY JAYA KHIDIR
ART DIRECTION MARISA XIN
STYLING KELLY HSU
HAIR KEN HONG, USING GOLDWELL
MAKEUP SOPHIA SOH/ THE SUBURBS STUDIO, USING DIOR BEAUTY
MODEL EVALIN T/NOW MODEL MANAGEMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT NAYSA SUBBA
HAIR ASSISTANT ANDERSON TAN

This story first appeared in the November 2025 issue of GRAZIA Singapore.

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