Daylight Fireworks
In China, where the ideal image of a girl is defined by long, straight, black hair and an obedient attitude, coloured hair becomes a quiet refusal. Those who bleach or dye their hair are often seen as strange and rebellious. However, in that “weirdness” lies a chance to shape a different identity and step outside the boundaries of what is traditionally considered polite or proper. Hair becomes more than appearance. It is a quiet act of confrontation, a feminist gesture. These group portraits of young women capture a shared sense of defiance, but also with vulnerability. It is a flicker of youth, beauty, and the desire to live freely, on their own terms.
