Become your own fantasy: Hairstyle Workshop – Queer Bridges

September 28 2026
Monday
18:00-19:30
free event with registration

| LGBTQIA+ | Queer Migrants

Dysphoria and challenges around hair and appearance are common in the queer community, especially for gender non-conforming people. In this workshop, participants bring a visual reference, a mirror, and their questions. Together, we explore, experiment, and share techniques to achieve desired looks, feel more comfortable, and begin or elevate a drag persona in a playful, supportive space.

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Description

Become your own fantasy: Hairstyle Workshop

Become your own fantasy: Hairstyle Workshop with Lau Perez

This workshop invites participants to explore dance with closed eyes, engaging all senses to challenge perceptions and sharpen awareness. In a gentle, curated space, voice and touch are used to discover how disconnecting from our dominant sense changes our approach to others. Designed for LGBTQIA+ people with migrant backgrounds, the workshop offers a rare chance to focus fully on oneself, feel safe and calm, and return to social interaction with greater confidence and presence.

Lau ist eine multidisziplinäre non-binäre Künstlerin und arbeitet hauptsächlich als Hair- und Make-up-Artist für Bühne, Film, Mode und Werbung. In Berlin eng mit der queeren Szene verbunden, ist Lau ehemalige Drag-Performerin und Club Kid. Sie geben Workshops zu genderaffirmierendem Hair & Make-up für queere und TIN-Gruppen, u. a. für König und Studierende der Gender Studies der Universität Stockholm.

Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with experiences of migration and/or displacement.

Queer people with experiences of migration and/or displacement in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments.

With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers. We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement.

✅ Our Queer Bridges program will continue to evolve and we are always happy to hear about your needs. If you are interested, you can send us an e-mail to stay informed about further updates.

General Information
Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space.
Registration: This event has limited spots available. Registration through our website is therefore required.
Language: English
Cost: The event is free of charge.