Our Workshops.
Hair & Care workshops run on a monthly basis at our Hackney Depot studio, welcoming women and girls of all ages to explore their hair and self-care with us.
Led by our founder Anna and a team of professional hairstylist volunteers, workshops offer a safe, open and inclusive space to learn accessible hair care - from styling techniques to scalp care and how to safely and confidently use a range of tools, brushes, combs and accessories, as well as which products are right for your own hair.
Our volunteers are on-hand to provide advice and support with any concerns you may have. We will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools you need to perfect your hair care routine and hairstyles.
Joining the Hair & Care workshops gives you the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery with a wonderful community of other blind and low vision women and girls, and feel empowered to apply the skills you learn into your everyday lives.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Where are the Hair & Care workshops held?
We run our workshops at Hackney Depot, which is fully accessible.
Address: 5 Sheep Ln, London E8 4QS, United Kingdom
Are the Hair & Care workshops free?
Yes, our workshops are completely free of charge. We fund our costs through grant applications, fundraising events and in-kind donations.
How long do the Hair & Care workshops last?
Our workshops last 2 hours.
Can I come with my guide dog / carer or relative?
Yes, if you need support they are more than welcome and can stay for the whole session.
Do I need to bring anything to the session?
If this is your first session you don't need to bring anything. We will provide you with a full hair kit completely free of charge. If this is not your first time and you already have your session kit, you will need to bring it with you.
Who attends our
Hair & Care workshops?
Our focus is to create and nurture a safe space for blind and low vision women and young girls. Recently, the demand for our activities has increased and we're now working with women from 12 to 70 years old.
For specific projects with other partner organisations, we extend our activities to blind and low vision children and young people, both female and male.
Hair & Care currently works with a number of different charities that focus exclusively on those who are blind or have low vision: RNIB, Linden Lodge College, RSBC, VICTA, LOOK UK, BLIND AID, RETINA, GUIDE DOGS.
We work to be an inclusive, accessible, and service user-led
organisation.
Our workshops are all about you!
You set the direction, choose the topics and determine the style.
We tailor our workshops based on feedback from our community, ensuring we provide a service that is always meeting participants needs.
Diversity and equity are our priorities. We focus on serving diverse communities, collecting ethnicity data to tailor techniques and resources to your specific hair textures and needs.
Accessibility is important to us. Every aspect of the workshop, from location to communication channels, is carefully adapted to meet the needs of the blind and low vision community. We're here for you every step of the way!
We value your feedback. If you think there's anything we can improve on, please contact us:
hello@hairandcareproject.com
