Accessible Hair Workshops
Hair is deeply connected to how we express ourselves and how we feel – yet many of the techniques, tools and tutorials we take for granted are designed around sight. Hair & Care’s free, monthly, expert-led workshops create a different way to learn. Designed specifically with, and for, blind and low vision women and girls, our sessions use accessible, sensory-led teaching, and offer a space for skill building, connection and empowerment.
About our workshops
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Led by professional hairstylists trained in Hair & Care’s inclusive approach, each workshop combines expert guidance with hands-on, one-to-one support. Rather than relying on visual demonstrations, techniques are broken down using touch, sound, description, repetition and spatial guidance – giving participants practical ways to understand their hair and learn at their own pace.
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Styling and caring for your own hair is more than a practical skill – it's a way of feeling confident, in control, and expressing your own identity.
Combined with community learning and direct support from professional hairstylists – our workshops offer tangible, life-changing benefits that extend well beyond the session.
Our participants report a range of impacts including:
Improved confidence, self-esteem & mental wellbeing
Empowerment in self-expression
Lifelong skills development
Independence and reduced reliance on others
Community building and reduced isolation
Our regular workshops also create a welcoming community where participants can learn, experiment, share experiences and build lasting connections.
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Alongside supporting participants, volunteer hairstylists receive specialist training in accessible and sensory-led techniques – developing practical skills they can take back into their own salons, teams and careers – with many stylists leaving feeling better equipped to welcome and support VI clients.
If you’re a hairstylist and interested in broadening your skills and widening your clientele, you can register your interest below.
FAQs
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Our venue is Hackney Depot, a fully accessible building.
Address: 5 Sheep Lane, London E8 4QS, United Kingdom -
Yes, our workshops are completely free of charge. However, late cancellations could incur a small fee, so that we can maintain fairness to all participants who would like to join. If you are unable to join after booking, please let our team know at least 48 hours ahead of the workshop.
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Our workshops last 2 hours.
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If this is your first session, you don't need to bring anything. We'll provide you with an Essential Starter Kit, completely free of charge. We encourage you to bring this with you to each workshop you attend.
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Yes. If you need support, they are more than welcome and can stay for the whole session.
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Our workshops are open to blind and low vision women and girls aged 12 and over, and are designed to work for all hair types, textures and needs. We welcome participants at every level of sight loss and experience – whether you've never styled your own hair before, or are looking to build on existing skills and try new styles.
