Between the quiet moments and the camera flash, she makes space to grow

Lindsey Taylor Tierney is a name that floats through alt modeling, tattoo culture, and Texas humidity with equal command. Online, she’s @lindseyt.tierney—inked, emotive, and cinematic. But scroll deeper and you’ll meet the hairstylist (@hairbylindseylee_), the desert muse, and the mother of three boys grounding all that fire in something fiercely human. In this interview, Lindsey unpacks the soft chaos of motherhood, the spine-deep call of hair artistry, and the magic that happens when she stops performing and just dances. From White Sands to the inner landscape, this is a glimpse into someone who doesn’t need to perform alt—she just lives it.

Between modeling, doing hair, and raising three boys—do you still find time for other interests?

It’s actually been a balancing act. I try to take a little time in the morning to relax with my cup of coffee before the hustle starts. One of my new favorite things is gardening. I have found a new love for watching flowers and plants bloom. I try to take atleast 2 off days a month to take care of me. I probably should have more, although the balancing act continues.

White Sands is iconic, but what are some other places you’ve shot or traveled to that left a mark on you?

White sands was one of the first places I majorly traveled for a shoot. It definitely made a huge mark on me and had inspired me to travel more to shoot in incredible locations.

Is there anything you'd love to do more of—just for yourself—that doesn’t end up on camera or online?

Absolutely. Dancing and theatre were a huge part of my life growing up, all the way till I was 20. You don’t get to see my cool moves, my silliness, or me singing along to every song on social media. I’d definitely love to get back into dancing at some point soon.

When did cutting hair first become part of your life—and what’s kept it in the picture this long?

I was in middle school and my mom had this tiny, awful round brush she used for her bangs. My younger sister at the time had a bob, I realized that I could make her hair go under with this little brush. It was the most fascinating thing I had ever seen. Although I proceeded to get the round brush stuck in her hair it’s when the dreams of being a hairstylist started. I started hair school in 2006 and in 2025 I still absolutely love it just as much as the day I got my sister’s hair tangled in a brush. The passion I have for it is unexplainable, I’m always pushing myself harder to learn new ways and to keep up with new and upcoming styles.

Has your relationship with style or self-image changed over the years—or does it still feel instinctive?

My relationship with my self image changes daily. I have struggled with my image ever since middle school, I know most girls do. As I have gotten older, had children, and have aged, self image seems to be a tougher experience. Although, all the really matters is being healthy.

Houston can be wild—weather, people, pace. Does it influence your aesthetic at all, or are you pulling from somewhere else entirely?

If I’m being honest, I’m literally just going with the flow. Of course I get inspired by other people, other things that I see, and occasionally take from that. With the weather, the best thing to do is to check it hourly and keep things handy whether it’s cold, hot, or rainy.

Do you think people overthink what it means to be “alt” or “inked”—or is it just how you’ve always lived?

In my opinion, I believe that more and more people are becoming accepting of people who are “inked” or “alt”. It’s becoming more seen at jobs, and out in the world. I am sure that there are more people who overthink it, and they may be of an older generation.

As someone raising boys while existing in such a visual, curated space—how do you keep your sense of self intact?

I like to stick to my morals and values while continuing to have an open mind and heart.

What’s something people assume about you that couldn’t be further from the truth?

So many people think I “look” mean, bitchy. That is the complete opposite of myself. I’m actually very sweet, way to kind, a very passionate soul, yet sensitive. Most of all I’m very goofy, weird & silly. Last things last…so very humble & grateful for all that I have.

What’s coming up that you’re actually excited about—whether it’s a shoot, a project, or something totally personal?

So many amazing things are coming my way. The chance to work with some amazing photographers & more traveling. I hope the universe has more beautiful things left to uncover. ♥️

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Keep up with Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseyt.tierney

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