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SUMMARY:Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair \nPresented by: Faatemah Ampey \nFormat: Hands-on Workshop \nDuration:  3 hours \nChildren: ages 3-12years \nTarget Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court\, curly or Afro. \nCapacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) \nSupplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair\, combs\, brushes\, conditioner\, styling products\, detangling tools\, and printed guides. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Overview:\nCaring for textured hair is not just a routine—it’s an act of love\, identity affirmation\, and cultural connection. \n Curl Confidence is a compassionate\, no-judgment\, hands-on workshop designed specifically for textured hair. Led by award-winning hairstylist and educator Faatemah\, this session provides practical skills\, foundational hair knowledge\, and cultural context to empower parents to nurture their child’s hair with confidence and care. \nThrough live demonstrations\, guided practice\, and open dialogue\, parents will learn how to wash\, detangle\, moisturize\, and style curly and coily hair with sensitivity\, intention\, and pride. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the unique needs of textured hair porosity and hair types.\nGain hands-on practice with proper washing\, sectioning\, and detangling techniques\nLearn how to maintain moisture and prevent breakage\nMaster a few go-to styles \nExplore the emotional and cultural importance of hair in the Black community\nLeave with a personalized product guide and confidence-building hair care routine\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Workshop Matters:\nMany parents want to do right by their children but feel overwhelmed or under-informed when it comes to natural hair care. Curl Confidence bridges that gap—offering a safe\, respectful space to learn\, ask questions\, and grow. \n This workshop helps prevent the harm (intentional or unintentional) that can occur when hair is neglected\, mishandled\, or straightened out of convenience. It also creates a more affirming home environment where children feel seen\, celebrated\, and beautiful in their natural identity. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Flow:\n1. Welcome + Cultural Context (30 min) \n\nThe role of hair in identity and self-esteem\nCommon myths and mistakes to avoid\n\n2. Hair Science & Product Basics (30 min) \n\nCurl types and porosity explained\nTools & ingredients that support healthy hair\n\n3. Demo & Hands-On Practice (90 min) \n\nCleansing + detangling on textured mannequins\nMoisturizing methods (LOC/LCO)\nStyling techniques: twists\, puffs\, & satin wrap basics\n\n4. Q&A + Take-Home Resources (30 min) \n\nOpen discussion\nPersonalized product and routine guide\nWhere to keep learning (books\, YouTube\, salons\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nWhat Participants Will Receive:\n\nHands-on experience with real tools and techniques\nA printed “Curl Confidence Guide” with visuals and product suggestions\nContinued access to a private online group for questions and support\nConfidence to bond with their child through empowered\, loving hair care\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nFaatemah is a nationally recognized beauty expert\, textured hair educator\, and former Bravo TV personality with a passion for transformation—inside and out. With decades of experience working with all curl types and a commitment to cultural sensitivity\, she brings warmth\, humor\, and depth to every class she teaches.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/curl-confidence-empowering-providers-to-care-for-childrens-natural-hair/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA)\, 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A\, Saint Paul\, 55104
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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