Kyan Douglas Biography

Kyan Douglas, Celebrity
Born asHugh Edward Douglas, Jr.
Occup.Celebrity
FromUSA
BornMay 5, 1970
Miami, Florida, United States
Age54 years
Kyan Douglas was born Hugh Edward Douglas Jr. on May 5, 1970, in Miami, Florida, USA. Raised in a household with solid southern origins, Kyan matured in a close-knit and also supportive atmosphere. The youngest of 4 siblings, he developed a strong bond with his three older sis.

Coming from a family of instructors, Kyan initially sought a job in education and learning, following in the footsteps of his parents. This option led him to his initial job as a preschool teacher. Nevertheless, he soon discovered his interest for the charm and grooming market.

Kyan moved to New York City to go after an occupation in cosmetology. He went to the distinguished Aveda Institute for Cosmetology, graduating in 1996. After functioning as a hairstylist and also colorist in New York, Kyan's experience as well as interest for personal grooming and designing swiftly obtained the focus of customers and stylists alike.

In 2003, Kyan's life took a considerable turn when he was unexpectedly cast as the grooming expert on Bravo's hit tv program, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy". As a participant of the "Fab Five", Kyan, together with his fellow castmates Carson Kressley, Ted Allen, Thom Filicia, and also Jai Rodriguez, used life-changing makeovers and also recommendations to unwary straight men in need of a design overhaul.

As the show got appeal, Kyan as well as the other "Queer Eye" cast participants ended up being household names, gaining the program a Primetime Emmy Award in 2004. The show's success resulted in a wide variety of chances for Kyan, consisting of guest appearances on esteemed talk programs such as "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" as well as "The Oprah Winfrey Show".

Apart from his deal with television, Kyan authored his own publication, "Beautified: Secrets for Women to Look Great and Feel Fabulous", published in 2004. Furthermore, Kyan has functioned as a representative for L'Oreal and has actually contributed his professional understanding on grooming as well as individual care to various publications like GQ, Elle, and also InStyle.

Kyan's profession in television proceeded beyond "Queer Eye". In 2010, he held "Ten Years Younger", a makeover program on TLC, where he utilized his knowledge in brushing and also styling to aid individuals look a years younger. Kyan also made numerous visitor looks on popular tv series, such as "How I Met Your Mother", "The Comeback", as well as "Nip/Tuck".

In 2012, Kyan took his talents to the internet by releasing his YouTube channel. With this system, he remained to use suggestions and inform viewers on grooming and individual care ideas.

Throughout his career, Kyan has actually been open regarding his very own have problem with addiction and also has actually come to be a supporter for dependency recuperation. He collaborates with different organizations to assist people battle their battles and produce a far better future.

Kyan Douglas helped to redefine male pet grooming as well as personal treatment not just for straight guys but also for all men, contributing to a social shift bordering the means people perceive maleness as well as self-care. As an advocate for living one's truth, Kyan continues to inspire as well as empower people around the world via his job.

Our collection contains 20 quotes who is written / told by Kyan.

Related authors: Carson Kressley (Celebrity), Oprah Winfrey (Entertainer), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Jai Rodriguez (Actor), Ted Allen (Entertainer), Ellen DeGeneres (Comedian)

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20 Famous quotes by Kyan Douglas

Small: I just dont know that shame and fear need to be our teachers rather, compassion, understanding, and lov
"I just don't know that shame and fear need to be our teachers; rather, compassion, understanding, and love should be our guides"
Small: Drugs and alcohol can be so destructive
"Drugs and alcohol can be so destructive"
Small: We shouldnt any of us be afraid of teaching protective measures to save lives
"We shouldn't any of us be afraid of teaching protective measures to save lives"
Small: For myself, Queer Eye feeds more to my heart and my soul than as a platform for a career
"For myself, Queer Eye feeds more to my heart and my soul than as a platform for a career"
Small: Everyones hip to the fact that we all do things to accentuate our looks - and its much more accepted
"Everyone's hip to the fact that we all do things to accentuate our looks - and it's much more accepted"
Small: You know what I like about disposable razors? Theyre disposable
"You know what I like about disposable razors? They're disposable"
Small: Our sexual lives are maintained by the shadow side and the light side, so the more we can understand an
"Our sexual lives are maintained by the shadow side and the light side, so the more we can understand and embrace enlightenment, the less need there is for chemical enhancement"
Small: That said, we dont approach these improvements as only a surface aesthetic. The producers and we think
"That said, we don't approach these improvements as only a surface aesthetic. The producers and we think that these men are helped with their inner needs when they pay attention to their externals"
Small: Call me old-fashioned, but I like my conditioners to be conditioners and my shampoos to be shampoos
"Call me old-fashioned, but I like my conditioners to be conditioners and my shampoos to be shampoos"
Small: There really is something raw about sexuality thats real and good and we must continue to learn to not
"There really is something raw about sexuality that's real and good and we must continue to learn to not be ashamed of it. But - we have to honor the reality of practicing safer sex"
Small: Im all for guys being butch and guys being men. I identify with that and appreciate that. But if Im goi
"I'm all for guys being butch and guys being men. I identify with that and appreciate that. But if I'm going to stab my gay brother in the back who isn't butch and who maybe acts a little bit more effeminate, what good is that?"
Small: Our Quakers love us. were big with the Quakers. Its all about cleanliness
"Our Quakers love us. we're big with the Quakers. It's all about cleanliness"
Small: I like a woman with priorities
"I like a woman with priorities"
Small: The externals are important but Im not interested in superficiality
"The externals are important but I'm not interested in superficiality"
Small: Queer Eye is a makeover show, meant to help our straight brethren
"Queer Eye is a makeover show, meant to help our straight brethren"
Small: Its not being marketed as a gay show by a gay person. Its just Ellen DeGeneres
"It's not being marketed as a gay show by a gay person. It's just Ellen DeGeneres"
Small: I enjoy my relationship with straight men. Its very nurturing. Its very validating to hang out with str
"I enjoy my relationship with straight men. It's very nurturing. It's very validating to hang out with straight guys and be accepted. So many of us, we were not accepted when we were younger by straight persons in high school"
Small: No nose hair. Ever. Youd be surprised at all the little twigs sticking out. I just cant get it. How can
"No nose hair. Ever. You'd be surprised at all the little twigs sticking out. I just can't get it. How can you see that and not just want to hack it off?"
Small: For the first time in my life, I want the right to get married. Ive met somebody who meets the criteria
"For the first time in my life, I want the right to get married. I've met somebody who meets the criteria of what I've always imagined in and wanted from a partner - someone to marry and to bring children into the world with"
Small: Im no interior decorator, but just I have a feeling that plastic plants in the bathroom... probably not
"I'm no interior decorator, but just I have a feeling that plastic plants in the bathroom... probably not a good idea"