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Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan shows off salon makeover in new TikTok video
Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan, 25, shared a TikTok video after a salon visit, showing off a fresh haircut and manicure. The clip has drawn thousands of likes and comments praising her, while Cowan continues to challenge stereotypes about women in farming.
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Salon Day for Farmer Harriet Cowan
Harriet Cowan, the 25-year-old farmer known for her role on the Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm, has offered her followers a glimpse of her glamorous side. In a recent TikTok video, Cowan showcased the results of a haircut and a French-tip manicure, captioning the clip for her 846,000 followers: "Had a chop. And new nails just for the farm."
The video attracted more than 4,500 likes and a stream of complimentary comments, including "Looking good," "You're so beautiful, Harriet," "She's beautiful inside and out," and "Simply stunning."
While Cowan spends much of her time in wellies and practical gear, she also enjoys dressing up for award shows, festivals, and days at the races, as well as the occasional pamper session to unwind from life on the land.
From Assistant to Independent Farmer
Cowan first became a fan favorite after joining Clarkson's Farm, the reality programme fronted by Jeremy Clarkson. Reflecting on her time on the show, she told the Express: "After the show, I just decided to follow my dreams and do the things that I enjoy, which are farming and doing my social media. One day, I hope to own my own farm, and that's something which I wouldn't have been able to do if it weren't for Jeremy and the show. I'm so incredibly grateful."
Since then, Cowan has transitioned from working as Clarkson's assistant to running her own freelance farming operation in Oxfordshire. She has also built a substantial online following, including a YouTube channel, "Harriet on the Farm," and hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, according to one report. The same report noted that Cowan left a full-time nursing career after her breakout appearance on the show's fourth season to focus on farming and content creation.
Cowan is also preparing to release her first book next month, and she has spoken about her ambition to one day own her own farm.
Challenging Stereotypes
One of Cowan's central goals is to encourage other women to pursue careers in agriculture, an industry she describes as male-dominated. In an interview with the BBC, she addressed common preconceptions about who can be a farmer.
"I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too," she said. "Just because I'm a small blonde who likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer. I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home cook. When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed, it's just changing that stereotype."
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Framing: Highlights Harriet Cowan's glamorous new look after transitioning from farm work to salon visits
Facts Included:
Harriet Cowan is a 25-year-old farmer and Clarkson's Farm star.
She showcased the results of a haircut and manicure in a recent TikTok video.
She told her 846,000 followers: "Had a chop. And new nails just for the farm."
The video garnered more than 4,500 likes and positive comments.
Comments included "Looking good," "You're so beautiful, Harriet," "She's beautiful inside and out," and "Simply stunning."
Harriet joined the Amazon Prime reality programme and became a sensation.
She told the Express: "After the show, I just decided to follow my dreams and do the things that I enjoy, which are farming and doing my social media. One day, I hope to own my own farm, and that's something which I wouldn't have been able to do if it weren't for Jeremy and the show. I'm so incredibly grateful."
She has evolved from Jeremy Clarkson's assistant to a freelance farmer in Oxfordshire.
She is releasing a book next month.
She told the BBC: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too. Just because I'm a small blonde who likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer. I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home cook. When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed, it's just changing that stereotype."
Framing: Not available - headline not captured in the supplied material — Celebratory and admiring
Facts Included:
Harriet Cowan spends most of her time immersed in farm work and isn't afraid to get muddy in her wellies – but she still finds time to show off her glamorous side.
When she's not operating a tractor or herding cattle, Harriet enjoys taking time out for herself, swapping her mucky overalls for elegant outfits at award ceremonies, festivals and days at the races.
In a recent TikTok video, the 25-year-old farmer revealed she'd booked in for a haircut and French tip manicure at the salon.
Harriet's video attracted more than 4,500 likes and countless complimentary comments.
One TikTok user said: "Looking good."
Another wrote: "You're so beautiful, Harriet."
A third gushed: "She's beautiful inside and out."
And a fourth added: "Simply stunning."
Harriet isn't just a pretty face – she's doing amazing work by challenging stereotypes in the male-dominated agricultural industry.
When she joined the beloved Amazon Prime reality programme Clarkson's Farm, she immediately became a hit with viewers.
Speaking to the Express about her appearance on the hit show, Harriet revealed: "After the show, I just decided to follow my dreams and do the things that I enjoy, which are farming and doing my social media."
Since then, Harriet's career has blossomed, transitioning from Jeremy Clarkson's right-hand assistant to an independent farmer in Oxfordshire.
One of Harriet's chief ambitions is to encourage other women in agriculture to make their mark in the industry.
Harriet told the BBC: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they think '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', but us women are out here and farmers too."
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ClaimHarriet Cowan is a 25-year-old farmer and Clarkson's Farm star.
ClaimHarriet Cowan told the Express: "After the show, I just decided to follow my dreams and do the things that I enjoy, which are farming and doing my social media. One day, I hope to own my own farm, and that's something which I wouldn't have been able to do if it weren't for Jeremy and the show. I'm so incredibly grateful."
ClaimHarriet Cowan told the BBC: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too. Just because I'm a small blonde that likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer. I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook. When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed – it's just changing that stereotype."
ClaimHarriet Cowan left her full-time nursing career to focus on agriculture and content creation after her breakout appearance on season four of Clarkson's Farm.