A gay comedian has spoken out against a wig stylist who he claims called him a sinner and refused him service.

In posts on Instagram and X/Twitter, Norman Freeman shared screenshots of an online exchange between him and wig-maker Kyla Valdez, who owns the online store Anointed from the Top. The retailer’s Instagram account has since been deleted, Advocate reports.

After Freeman expressed interest in buying a wig, Valdez apparently responded in a lengthy series of posts saying she wouldn’t be able to complete the order because she was a “Christian hairstylist”.

Insisting that the denial of service wasn’t discrimination, Valdez said she wanted to be “careful not to promote or take part in anything that goes against His [God’s] will”, adding: “We are all sinners and no one is better than the next person.

“I’m not saying this to criticise or condemn you in any way. I’m saying it out of love and sincerity. You have a gift from God and your true identity is hidden within Him.”

In a later message, Valdez seemingly made more religious proclamations, including that God was calling Freeman “back home” and wanted to “give you peace and healing from the pain and trauma you’ve experienced”.

She went on to say: “I’ll be keeping you in my personal prayers and I truly hope you receive this message not as condemnation but as love because that’s exactly where it’s coming from.”

Bewildered at the response, Freeman asked on Instagram: “So, I can’t purchase a wig from you because I’m gay?” before saying: “She already was following me, so I assumed she was familiar with me and my content. I’m confused because what makes the sin I commit any different from the ones she or her clients may be committing?”

A personal Instagram account apparently belonging to Valdez is still active. The bio states: “Jesus is the King of ALL kings.”

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