# Self-Promoting Diva Stunts Shameless Maya Celebrates One Year of Unabashedeness by Shaving Head By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-02 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shameless-maya References: [shamelessmaya](http://shamelessmaya.com/) Maya Washington, a filmmaker, photographer, actress and all-around artist born in Toronto, Canada, and based in New York City, created an alternate persona over a year ago: Shameless Maya. Embarking on a journey of shameless self-promotion, she didn’t realize that at the end of 365 days, it would also be a journey of self-discovery. Frustrated with her lack of success in the creative fields she has dabbled in, Shameless Maya took it into her own hands to make a difference. Using social media, she began to make a name for herself. Almost 30,000 followers on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18hairflip-2026) and nearly 100,000 subscribers on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aavrani) later, Shameless Maya achieved her goal through transparency, beauty and talent. Marking her one year anniversary, Shameless Maya decided to [shave her head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/any-hair-anywhere) (donating her beautiful curls to Locks of love). A fearless and shameless act, it was a way for her to step into a new realm of self-discovery and artistic possibilities. So stay tuned for what she has in store for the next 365 days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-promotion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative self-promotion strategies using social media to build personal brands and achieve professional goals. - **Transparency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to leverage transparency as a powerful tool for building trust and connecting with audiences in various industries. - **Artistic Possibilities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing demand for unique and authentic artistic experiences by creating platforms that empower artists to explore new realms of creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative strategies and tools for individuals and businesses to effectively promote themselves on social media platforms. - **Digital Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative platforms and technologies that enable individuals to showcase their talents, skills, and creativity in a digital world. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the shift towards unique and authentic artistic experiences by providing platforms and experiences that foster artistic exploration and connection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md) - [Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-one-queen-to-another.md) - [Self-Expression Docu-Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/show-yourself.md) - [Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhairamimodo.md) - [All-Asian Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-face-the-difference.md) - [Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1.md) - [Story-Focused Empowerment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shyaway.md) - [Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-belong-to-something-beautiful.md)