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Egypt’s Logina Salah became the first contestant with vitiligo to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in its 73 years of history. Here’s all that you need to know about her.
Logina Salah shattered beauty norms at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.
Egypt’s Logina Salah scripted history at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant that was held in Mexico City on November 17. She was the first contestant with vitiligo to participate in the beauty pageant. Her participation shattered beauty norms and fostered inclusivity. Additionally, she was also the first Egyptian contestant to reach the top 30 in the 73 years of Miss Universe.
For the National Costume Round at the Miss Universe 2024, Salah dressed as Cleopatra. She shared pictures of her bejeweled costume that was designed by Simeon Cayetano. She wrote, “The name of my national costume is ‘The Rise From The Tomb’ and it symbolizes the comeback of the powerful legacy of leadership. There was a time long ago when women ruled with unparalleled power. As warriors, Queens, and mothers of nations, they bow to no man. And there is none among them more iconic than Cleopatra. Cleopatra walked through sands storm of history and left footprints so deep that no man could ever erase that.”
Take a look at her stunning outfit here.
With over 1.8 million followers on Instagram, her participation at the Miss Universe 2024 sparked an important conversation around beauty standards. She said, “Thank you to everyone for being with me on this journey, it means a lot! Let’s continue shaping a world free from hate and discrimination.”
Who Is Logina Salah?
Born on April 21, 1990, in Egypt, Salah was raised in Alexandria. She has always spoken about vitiligo and has advocated for makeup trends that make people feel comfortable in their skin. A professional makeup artist, she relocated to Dubai three years ago with her 10-year-old daughter. She launched the Beyond The Surface Movement— a movement to champion inclusivity and empowerment for women and girls.
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Talking about her journey with vitiligo, she said, “For many years I used to think of my patches as a source of embarrassment and shame, and today’s dress is inspired by how I celebrate my patches every day now and I see them as colourful as the patches on this dress and the uneven patches on this dress is how I see myself and my skin as imperfectly imperfect. We are re-writing history and paving the way to a peaceful free of bullying universe.”
What Is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common autoimmune disorder that affects 0.5 to 1 percent of the population. It causes the skin to lose pigment, resulting in white patches. The patches can appear on the face, neck, hands, or knees. While the cause of this condition is unknown, studies suggest that immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure are at play. Treatments can stop the progression of patches but not cure it entirely.
