“I definitely struggled a lot growing up with my looks,” @quannah.rose told Allure. “I never thought that I was desirable or wanted or beautiful or anything like that because of very stereotypical beauty standards.” But now she’s a beacon for anyone who can relate to not feeling seen or represented in mainstream beauty. In fact, she is enthusiastically embracing her features, especially her distinctly-Indigenous cheekbones and nose. At our #linkinbio, find out more about her journey towards self-acceptance in a society that has historically favored Western beauty standards. Photographer: Cass Bird @cassblackbird Fashion Stylist: Heathermary Jackson @heathermary.jackson Hair: Naeemah LaFond @naeemahlafond Makeup: Romy Soleimani @romyglow Production: FREEBIRD PRODUCTIONS @freebird_productions