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."