We’re always pleased to see a focus on training and upskilling for hairdressers working on Afro/Black hair specifically. Happy to see that The Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s F.A.M.E. Team continues its monthly project days to learn and inspire, spending time with Errol Douglas learning more about texture hairdressing. These project days help team members develop skills and perfect their craft. Here’s how this one rolled out…
The F.A.M.E Team spent the day with Errol Douglas MBE ahead of their upcoming photoshoot in June at Errol’s London salon. Errol broke down the fundamental elements of Afro/textured hairdressing and demonstrated a cut and finish and a twist-out styling. The team worked on their own models in the afternoon, learning more techniques and gaining inspiration from observing the rest of the team’s models.
James Parr says: “Wow, I don’t think words can describe how amazing it was to get to work with a living legend in the industry like Errol Douglas, MBE. We started the day with a conversation about our career goals and what being on the F.A.M.E. team can do for us in achieving them. Errol then did an amazing demo for us showing us how to approach cutting Afro hair and the methods behind it, from the products to the cutting method, it was a great eye opener and insight, and really helped build my confidence in approaching textured hair. For the afternoon we did a workshop on models which was great to get hands on and put to test the knowledge Errol had given us. This was followed by a meeting with our Project Leader Sally and Errol, for our upcoming collection shoot. Watch this space as we are going to be creating something Amazing.”
In the latest Respectfully podcast guests Lisa Farrall and Casey Dale discuss Afro and Black hairdressing and how there is a need for more inclusivity in haircare education at all ages. If you are interested in this subject, click here
Who’s who in the F.A.M.E team
F.A.M.E Team project leader: Sally Brooks
F.A.M.E. Team: James Parr, Nashwhite; Stacey Wright, McKoy Hair Company; Stephanie Gallagher, Wonderland; Edd Moss, Headmasters, Soho
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