“Your hair is yours. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.” The pressure to conform to mainstream “ideals” of beauty and presentation can be restrictive, stifling, oppressive. Mei Lian Hoe reflects on their experience with their hair and Malaysian beauty standards.

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Mei is an animator and freelance comic artist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They enjoy writing comedic stories with a main focus on character, but they also indulge in some more personal stories from time to time. Their work can be found on their website: meilianhoe.com or on Twitter/Instagram: @meiidiocre.