Why I spend hours recreating hairstyles from period Chinese dramas for my Instagram account

Growing up in Montreal, Lili Lai didn’t feel confident in her Asian identity. However, a trip to Vietnam changed how she perceived the role of fashion and hair in embracing her culture.

Why I spend hours recreating hairstyles from period Chinese dramas for my Instagram account
A woman wearing a red dress with pearls and a Chinese hairstyle with bows styles the hair of a blond woman with Chinese-style hairpins.

Growing up in Montreal, Lili Lai didn’t feel confident in her Asian identity. However, a trip to Vietnam changed how she perceived the role of fashion and hair in embracing her culture.