Black Hair
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Bridging the gap: High school students push for inclusive cosmetology classTenecia Atkins is teaching a course to high school students on Afro-textured hair. According to her, Alberta cosmetology schools' curriculums need to be more inclusive.FeaturesFeb 27
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Toronto woman hopes to close gap by bringing textured hair curriculum to Canada’s beauty schools'T.K.' Prentice-Cupid says beauty salons and schools in Ontario don't have adequate training on caring for textured hair, so she's calling on the labour ministry to make changes.CanadaDec 12, 2021
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‘An inclusivity issue’: National hairstyling standards update places more emphasis on diversityThe 2019 updates to the national Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) for hairstylists emphasize diversity in Canada.PerspectivesMar 8, 2021
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Regina beauty salon offers options for Black customers"I know people are excited to have more salons like this in Saskatchewan."CanadaFeb 26, 2021
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Dartmouth salon owner recognized for her work on Black beauty cultureSamantha Dixon Slawter, long-time owner of Styles by SD, says she was 'shocked' to learn she had won the award from the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission.CanadaOct 14, 2020
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Calgary teen petitions province to update high school cosmetology courses to include more diversityChloe Streit says cosmetology students are not taught how to work with Black hair and are only supplied Caucasian mannequins — a bias Black women say they know all too well.CanadaJun 23, 2020
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An 8-hour drive for braids: Why Black haircare is hard in small-town CanadaFor many Black women in rural communities, hair care products aren't available and neither are stylists, making it a challenge to take care of their hair.LifestyleFeb 22, 2020
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How to take care of Black hair, from heat damage to breakageFrom understanding your curl type to tips on how to prevent breakage, experts and Canadians share their advice on best practices for Black hair.LifestyleFeb 15, 2020
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Suspended Texas teen told to cut dreadlocks before high school graduationDeAndre Arnold was given an in-school suspension over the length of his dreadlocks, which the school says are too long.TrendingJan 21, 2020
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‘Hair Love’: Short film encourages Black girls to embrace their hair"It's my hope that we can show a positive image of Black fathers and their daughters," said director Matthew Cherry.LifestyleDec 5, 2019
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