By: Lucy Mazzucco

This week, I got to chat with social media personality and YouTuber, Tasha Leelyn; known online for her impeccable style and beautiful pastel pink hair. Tasha grew to fame online attracting viewers when she began posting videos of her experiences with specific hair dyes and “DIY” ways to safely dye hair pastel colors at home.

Before beginning her YouTube journey, Tasha was pursuing photography, a passion which she incorporates into new content she makes for her channel. “I was working at a commercial studio in Toronto for two years prior to starting my channel. Most of the techniques I learned in that studio are now applied to my videos,” said Tasha. “If I had never taken an interest in photography, I would have never started my journey on YouTube. I still attack my videos in the same way as I did with my photos; I start with a still concept and hope it’ll work when I make it into a video.”

Through her YouTube journey, Tasha has been able to help women and men who are interested in the beauty and hair community and has been able to make many friends along the way. “I’m a pretty quiet person outside the internet and making new friends was never my forte,” said Tasha. “My channel has enabled me to connect with some of the most amazing people who all have the same passion for hair as I do.”

Tasha believes that she showcases her true personality on social media, which is why her viewers and new found friends watch her videos. “The person you see on my channel is the same person who will tell you she woke up at 3PM and ate McDonald’s for dinner,” said Tasha. “I also think people resonate with me because of my size. There are a lot of really fit and skinny girls on YouTube who I love to watch, but I don’t see myself as either of those. I’ve got big hips and thighs. I think that’s why girls like seeing clothes on me; I’m a size that can be considered relatable to a lot of people.”

As far as staple hair and makeup, Tasha has made her mark with her love of pastel colors along with tweaking the “grunge” look with a majestic free-spirited twist. “I’d say my favorite hair product at the moment is the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Smoothing Serum. As far as make-up goes, it would have to be the MAC blush in Well Dressed. Fashion wise, my staple would definitely be an over sized Harley Davidson t-shirt.”

Along with beauty tips, Tasha’s channel showcases her advocacy for self-confidence and she believes that everyone should find a way to be happy in their own skin. “At the end of the day, it’s always best to stay true to yourself and kill ’em with kindness,” said Tasha. “The only person who has to be happy with your career path, looks, goals and personality is you. Everyone is different and everyone has a path. Follow yours.”

To watch her videos, visit Tasha’s YouTube channel.
For updates, follow her on Twitter and Instagram!