00:00Being a queen for me is having the power to break down buyers and open up opportunities for others.
00:20Creams Up gathered 20 plus queens for this campaign and to be surrounded by all of these women,
00:27you know, empowered women, lifting each other up, I think it's such a milestone for me.
00:33Pretty much growing up, I was a bit of a rebel, so I'm not one to follow trends.
00:38And a lot of people know this, but I like going against the tide.
00:41I guess I would say I would just follow what my heart wants.
00:45My definition of success evolves as we grow.
00:48Before, my definition of success used to be doing the projects that I do, getting validation from everyone,
00:55and inspiring a lot of people.
00:58But now, my definition of success is pretty simple.
01:02It's waking up with a purpose and ending my day with a happy heart, feeling fulfilled.
01:09And what matters to me the most now is the validation I get from within, from myself.
01:15Because at the end of the day, it's my life, it's my happiness, and it's my passion.
01:21Being around other queens in this campaign feels very empowering and very inspiring.
01:27Because just this energy of all these successful women and their craft,
01:32it feels like I have that sense of belongingness.
01:36Sisterhood is the foundation of the drag community.
01:40We inspire each other creatively, and sometimes we cheer for each other, and yeah, push each other to be great.
01:48My definition of being a queen is someone who genuinely loves to see other people succeed in life,
01:56and someone that sees the beauty in herself and other people as well,
02:00and she inspires others to step up and show who they really are.
02:07If I could pass one queen behavior, it would be bravery.
02:10Because no matter what, you'll really go through hard times, struggles, but if you go through it headstrong,
02:15you'll come out the other side being stronger, wiser, and an improved version of yourself.
02:20Being brave enough to be yourself in this world full of discrimination takes big, big courage.
02:27That's why I'm so proud of the women who step into this journey of transitioning,
02:33even though they know how many of them are.
02:37I think it's so important to look at other women as inspiration.
02:40It's always so empowering to be surrounded by strong women,
02:44and it's really something that pushes me to be better.
02:48It empowers me as well. There's really space for all of us.
02:51I believe that words have power, and you know, we all have ugly thoughts.
02:56The choice to let that come out, let that affect another person's day,
03:00is always your choice to make.
03:02So, be kind to yourself, so that you can be kind to other people.
03:07Don't forget to dream big. Don't forget to also have fun.
03:12You might have some stress, some anxieties in this industry.
03:16You might be new, but don't forget that you know yourself more than other people.
03:22So, have fun being big.
03:32Drag revolves around self-expression, what you feel inside, what you think,
03:37all of your thoughts, all of your feelings.
03:40We express it through our performances, through our looks, even through our hair.
03:45I've had my bangs since I was two years old, so I feel like it's sort of my uniform already.
03:50I feel most myself when I know what my hair looks like.
03:55Even though I don't do anything special, like I try to respect what it is,
03:59and what it does for my image as a whole.
04:02Hair for me is like an accessory.
04:04So, I like to style it in a way that it will match the energy that I want to project that day.
04:09So, when I want to look like sleek or clean, I put it in a sleek bun.
04:14But when I want to look effortless and laid back and comfortable, I just let it down.
04:20I view my hair as a reflection of both my roots and my rise.
04:25It's a deeply symbolic element of identity, heritage, and resistance.
04:30In essence, my hair is not just about the strands.
04:33It's a timeline. It's my crown.
04:35My hair is where I carry my softness and strength all at once.
04:39I think our hair is really important when it comes to bringing out confidence.
04:43It helps me become a little bit more confident when I'm, let's say, meeting people or doing public events or speaking events.
04:50When I feel like my hair is good, I feel really confident.
04:54I think taking care of my hair makes me feel empowered and confident.
04:59Just like how I take care of my body, I think it's also important to take care of myself, including my hair.
05:06My body and my hair is a reflection of my hard work, dedication, and confidence.
05:13By taking care of my hair, I'm able to empower myself.
05:18Taking care of my hair is like self-care. It's giving me the boost to increase my self-esteem.
05:24So as a professional, I make sure to take care of my hair because this is me. This is professionalism.
05:29It empowers me in my everyday work.
05:32It's really important to know the condition of your hair and choosing the right products for your hair.
05:36I love to do regular treatments in the shower once a week
05:39to keep my hair refreshed after all the products being used and the spotlight making it dry.
05:44And also just using, of course, cream silk conditioner every wash.
05:49When it comes to haircare, sometimes you just have to keep it simple.
05:53Stick to the brands you trust. Stick to what works for you the most.
05:56It's like love sometimes. You just have to work with what you trust the most.
06:01And I know sometimes it's very tempting to try out a lot of different things, but do what works for you.
06:07So just like how I train my body, I make sure I give the same dedication to my hair.
06:12And with the help of cream silk, it keeps my hair strong and healthy and be able to withstand the active lifestyle I have.
06:20To be honest, as long as my hair looks good, I feel good and automatically I'm ten times more confident.
06:28I don't even need to put on makeup. As long as my hair is good, we're all good.
06:32I'm so nervous.
06:34I'm so nervous.
06:35I'm so nervous.
06:36Oh my God.
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06:39I'm so nervous.
06:41I feel my hair and respect for your hair.
06:43So thank you very much.
06:44So thank you.
06:45And again, bye-bye.
06:47And I'll see you later.
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