Dr. Sylvester “Sylvie” Rodgers is a pioneering makeup artist, hairstylist, and entrepreneur whose journey spans medicine, fashion, and the creative industries. Trained as a medical doctor in the United Kingdom, she later transitioned into the beauty and fashion world, building a successful salon practice in India and becoming one of the country’s most recognised celebrity hairstylists.

Widely acknowledged as India’s first trans woman celebrity hair stylist, Sylvie’s career reflects courage, reinvention, and resilience. Over the years, she has worked extensively across fashion, editorial, film, and media, collaborating with designers, celebrities, and leading creative professionals.

Beyond her work in beauty, Sylvie is an inspiring voice on identity, diversity, and inclusion. Through her personal journey and professional achievements, she advocates for acceptance and representation in the workplace and creative industries, inspiring audiences with powerful stories of authenticity, transformation, and perseverance.