SHOW / EPISODE

Redefining Her Roots: Prescilla Jean "PJ" Olay

Season 4 | Episode 178
1h 3m | Mar 5, 2024

Prescilla Jean "PJ" Olay is a Hollywood TV & Film Hairstylist, defies convention, emerging as an extraordinary individual despite her typical Catholic Filipino upbringing. Rebelling against her loving but strict religious parents, PJ endured constant moves due to immigration issues, even sharing a one-bedroom apartment with five family members. At seven, her parents made a sacrifice, returning to the Philippines so they could work in the US to save for a home, a move PJ embraced eagerly.   

The upheaval of Covid prompted PJ to reevaluate her roots, confronting and shedding her "whitewashed" views. She emphasizes the importance of discussing race and addressing internalized racism, alongside her stance on young children undergoing modifications. PJ's career transitioned from aspiring music songwriter to hairstyling, with pivotal opportunities working with stars like Jung Kook and Usher.   

Reflecting on the evolving beauty standards and cultural shifts, PJ discusses the significance of actors claiming Filipino heritage, and explores the journey of beauty evolution. 

   

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YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g 

Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx 

RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m 

Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc 

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 

     

🔻 Connect with PJ🔻  

Website: https://beautyrevival.org 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pj.olay 


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An Immigrant’s Life
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