Hair and sweetness coaching supplier ISA Training is now providing Afro hair coaching – the primary hairdressing apprenticeship of its variety in Wales.
The Ystrad Mynach-based firm – which is owned by Educ8 Group – has teamed up with Afro Hair Academy Wales to supply hairdressing apprenticeships in kind 4 multi-textured hair and is the primary to supply the specialist route.
The fully-funded apprenticeship is a serious breakthrough for the trade as salons in Wales beforehand needed to journey to England for Afro hair coaching.
Learners can prepare on the job in a salon whether or not as a brand new employees member or at the moment working in a salon.
Training will happen at Afro Hair Academy Wales in Cardiff with proprietor Joy Djadi instructing stage two and stage three hairdressing {qualifications} by ISA Training.
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Ms Djadi mentioned: “There are many people within the industry passionate about making a difference, but there has never been a focus on type 4 afro hair. I never gave up my quest that something needed to change. I wanted to shine a spotlight on multi-textured hair as hairdressing has always been predominantly white and Caucasian. Partnered with ISA Training we can make a difference and bring greater diversity to the hair industry.”
She added: “I teach and understand growth, texture and the different types of hair, how to handle it and what tools to use. The most important thing is not to be afraid of it. There is a huge demand for this skill in the hair sector. We hope to educate younger generations of hairdressers. It’s important they know some aspects of the different hair types – even if it is just how to wash and blow dry type 4 hair.”
The partnership was introduced at an occasion in Cardiff attended by trade, salon homeowners and Darcey Corria, the primary Miss Wales of color in nearly 25 years.
Ms Corria mentioned she is going to use her reign to lift consciousness round range as a part of her marketing campaign.
She mentioned: “When I was younger I always struggled to find a salon specializing in multi-textured hair so the partnership with ISA Training and Afro Hair Academy is exciting news. No young girl should have to worry that she can’t go to a salon, just like her friends, and have her hair done.”
She added: “Through my campaign #Darceyfordiversity I want to help make a difference and show my support for the changes being made to bridge the diversity gap in Wales.”
Simone Hawken, {qualifications} supervisor at ISA Training, mentioned: “We have been offering hair, beauty and barbering apprenticeships across Wales for almost 25 years. Recognising the skills shortage for type 4 hair, we are proud to be the first provider to offer this specialism, making our hairdressing apprenticeships more diverse and inclusive. It has been a struggle for salons needing training in the past. Now they can access everything they need on their doorstep.”
Source: www.business-live.co.uk