This digital education event is intended to repair a damaged industry through education for all hairdressers about all hair textures.
Learning empathy, flexibility, and how to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures will prepare the students of the barber and beauty to navigate an increasingly multicultural future.
20 of the industry’s top artists behind the hair and faces of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henson and others will be offering live education on how to work with deep skin tones and textured hair.
"We have developed this idea based on the white hair standard of what is good hair and what is not good hair. Those stories become real and they make you think that there is something wrong with you."
Arguably the most-studied book in the professional beauty industry, the creators of Milady Standard Cosmetology are committed to driving real change, moving forward, in their content.
As an industry, we’re examining the ways we can improve around diversity, inclusivity and representation. This educational equity consultant suggests we check ourselves, first.
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Beauty comes in all shapes and colors, texture and styles--these artists prove that in their work. Get inspired by these must-follow black stylists and black-owned salons.
By opening their hearts and minds, owners are creating cultures that embrace diversity. They're creating safe spaces that welcome transgender clients, building private rooms that protect a religious client's need for modesty, and hiring team members that can speak the languages reflected in their clientele. In turn, they're discovering their judgement-free attitude is a solid business strategy.
