Joining Ellie this week is Sharon Thompson and Patrcia Davis for a conversation on Afro hair education and what they’re doing to make this accessible for hairdressers of all stages.
Meet Sharon
Sharon Thompson is the International Marketing Manager for McBride Research Labs, makers of Design Essentials Hair Care Systems with over 35 years of experience serving African and Caribbean communities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Beginning her career in the late 1980s as Advertising Manager for The Gleaner newspaper, Sharon transitioned into the textured haircare industry when she joined Luster Products. Sharon went onto achieve a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the haircare and business communities. Having also worked with Namaste Laboratories before joining McBride Research Labs in 2012, Sharon combines her expertise in brand management, marketing strategy, and business development with a passion for empowering others through training, mentorship, and community engagement.
Meet Patricia
Patricia Davis is the International Lead Educator for McBride Research Laboratories, makers of Design Essentials Professional Hair Care Systems, with over 35 years of experience as a hair stylist, salon owner, college tutor, and educator. Owner of Avenue Salon in Birmingham, she is renowned for her scientific and inclusive approach to textured hair education and has been recruited by several major US haircare manufacturers. Patricia has served as an expert advisor to Habia in updating National Occupational Standards to include textured hair training and authored the Design Essentials Habia-endorsed CPD courses for stylists and tutors. As Project Lead for the Fellowship for British Hairdressers’ Project Afro, she continues to champion education, professional excellence, and diversity in hairdressing across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the USA.
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