Becoming a hairstylist is quite straightforward! You can complete a cosmetology program in one or two years, depending on the school, and then work in a salon or as a mobile stylist. However, there's a catch when it comes to learning how to style kinky hair...
The hairstyling techniques learned in vocational training (CAP) mostly concern Caucasian hair. The only point dedicated to kinky hair is relaxing, which apparently is considered the "only solution" to manage it.
To meet a growing demand for natural kinky hair care, it is now urgent to have competent people on this subject. Some hairdressers are forced to travel to the United States or England to expand their expertise, a necessary acquisition to grow their clientele. On-the-job training should not be the only option for Afro hairdressers.
In France, for a few years now, Afro hairstyling training workshops have been emerging! For all those who want to learn how to style kinky or curly hair, here are some leads:
The Afro hairstyling school, OLILOR, which has existed since 2014, has integrated Afro hairstyling techniques into its CAP and BP programs.
L’École de Paris recently opened its doors. The training is provided by 3 big names in hairstyling:
- Hairy Taj, a renowned hairdresser, has been enhancing kinky hair for nearly 20 years. He also serves as an ambassador for the Avlon brand.
- Christelle Clairicia, manager of the Niwel salon and trainer. Her 24 years of experience are an added value for future students.
- Eric Alexis de Rosso, ambassador for the Mizani brand, has been practicing his profession for 25 years.
Unfortunately, registration for the first session is already closed, but if you are interested, stay informed about upcoming training dates by following their Facebook page!
If you know of other similar training programs, feel free to share them!
