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Of course it's okay, there are plenty of guy kandi kids. I'm attaching a pic of me and my ex boyfriend, who used to wear tons of kandi. From your username it seems like you might be queer? It's fine for all guys to dress/act flamboyantly though, even straight guys, because that's part of what being a kandi kid is all about! In fact it's probably one of the few times that a straight male can dress this way without being teased, apart from things like costume parties. If you're getting upset by people teasing you at school, consider toning down your look for school and only going all out at raves. At raves people compliment you on your outfit and kandi, not ridicule you for it. It's a shame that you would have to consider changing your look to please other people, because I don't think you should have to do that. But if the teasing/bullying is having a really negative impact on your emotional state you might have to consider it. You can still express yourself without going all out.

Absolutely! I sell kandi on etsy and many of my customers are male! Kandi is for everyone and it's not limited to gender. The people who are ridiculing you don't know what kandi is.

There are tons of Kandi Kid guys where I am from. They are often the ones that are most likely to make a kandi just for you and often put alot of thought into the kandi they make. I heart me some kandi guys!

Yes by all means! Everyone should have the right to express who they are and show off their kandi! I am a guy kandi kid/raver. I don't go full out with all of my kandi, but I always try to have a couple of pieces each time I go out in public. But of course there are always gonna be haters and those who want to ridicule and tease others, especially those who don't like or understand our lifestyle. I say continue to wear kandi and dress the way that you want and forget the others! And when you get older just surround yourself with others who are into the same things you are and have the same mindset as you do! -Plur Bro

It's definitely okay! I'm not a male raver, but I used to be teased for my kandi my freshman year all the time. Even teachers picked on me for my kandi. People just look for something to make fun of in high school, and it's ridiculous. I hope you can power through their rude comments and fight the idea that beads are made for girls (seriously what kind of crap is that anyway?) It is definitely okay for you to wear your kandi with pride, whether it be a few singles or cuffs up the arm. Work your kandi and make them eat their words I hope things get better!