Jonathan Van Ness

Hairdresser and television personality

Jonathan Van Ness - Hairdresser and television personality
Born

March 28th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent hairdresser and television personality, this individual gained recognition through the Netflix series 'Queer Eye'. The series is centered around lifestyle makeovers, offering insights and advice on personal style, grooming, and self-care. Alongside various roles in the beauty industry, this individual has also hosted the podcast 'Getting Curious', which discusses a wide range of topics from history to culture. The engaging personality has contributed to popularizing modern grooming and self-acceptance narratives.

Appeared on 'Queer Eye'

Hosted the podcast 'Getting Curious'

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