Skilled Hands: Natural Hair Training for Ages 13-18

Skilled Hands is a hands-on natural hair workshop for youth who want to learn real styling skills, technique, and healthy curl care practices. This beginner-friendly class teaches foundational hair skills youth can use at home, in school, at work, or even as the first step toward entrepreneurship.

Participants will practice techniques on mannequin heads, learn product basics, master gentle detangling, explore beginner braiding and twisting foundations, and understand how to maintain natural hair safely and confidently.

This session is engaging, confidence-building, and designed to empower youth with practical hands-on skills that support independence, creativity, and future opportunities.

Participants will receive a full starter kit with wash day products, detangling, hydrating tools, satin protection, and essential styling accessories — everything needed to build a strong foundation in natural hair care.

• Proper sectioning, parting, and hair preparation
• Gentle detangling techniques + pain-free tools
• Product application for moisture, shine, and hold
• Beginner braiding and twisting foundations
• How to create simple protective styles
• How to use mousse, creams, and gels safely
• Nighttime maintenance & styling preservation
• Basic hygiene and tool care
• Intro to hairstyling as a skill or small business opportunity

This workshop is perfect for:

• Youth ages 13-18
• Teens curious about hair styling
• Youth learning independence with their own hair
• Youth interested in beauty careers or entrepreneurship
• Older siblings caring for younger siblings’ hair
• Students wanting hands-on skills for real life
• Program participants from youth orgs, community groups, or schools

• Hands-on training using mannequin heads
• Beginner-safe styling instruction
• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Trauma-informed + culturally grounded care
• Fun, confidence-building environment
• Full starter kit with natural hair care essentials
• Learning packet + certificate of completion inlcuded
• Professional guidance with real tools & products
• Skills youth can use at home or develop professionally

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