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Simone Biles Ditches Influencer Over Hair Stylist Gatekeeping
21 Aug
Summary
- Biles unfollowed an influencer due to a strangely guarded response.
- The influencer would not share her hairstylist's contact information.
- Biles travels often and sought a referral for a stylist in a new area.
Gymnast Simone Biles recently recounted an incident from years ago on TikTok where she unfollowed an influencer she had admired for their style and hair. Biles had reached out to the influencer to request the contact information for her hairstylist, whom she found consistently impeccable.
The influencer's response was unexpected: "My manager has it. I'll have to ask her." This response left Biles confused, as she expected a simple referral, especially since they lived in different states and Biles traveled frequently.
Biles expressed her understanding of gatekeeping to a point but found the influencer's paranoia about her 'stealing' a hairstylist unnecessary. She clarified that her intention was simply to get a recommendation for when she was in the area.
Ultimately, Biles decided to unfollow the influencer, stating she did not want that kind of negativity in her life. The story highlights Biles' composed demeanor and ability to disengage from unnecessary drama.
Away from personal anecdotes, Biles has been supporting her husband, Jonathan Owens, who is currently in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts. Biles has also not yet committed to participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, remaining undecided about her competitive future.
