Our Workshops.
Hair & Care holds monthly workshops at Hackney Depot, welcoming women and girls (aged 12+) to explore their hair and self-care in an inclusive, open environment.
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, products and scalp care to how to safely and confidently use a range of tools, brushes, combs and accessories.
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.
How We Support You.
We connect blind and low vision women and young girls together along with some of the UK's top hairstylists, creating a supportive environment to develop their skills, understanding their hair care concerns and teach them new skills through frequent workshops which teach practical skills, as well as webinars, groups courses, and self-care events.
Since our inception in 2019, we have supported over 300 women and girls, bringing together a diverse group aged from 12 to 70 years old. We've been awarded 6 different grants, including the National Lottery Awards For All, and continue to raise money through fundraising events.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Where are the Hair & Care workshops held?
We run our workshops at Hackney Depot, which is fully accessible.
Address: 5 Sheep Lane, London E8 4QS, United Kingdom
Are the Hair & Care workshops free?
Yes, our workshops are completely free of charge, although late cancellations will be charged a small fee, in order for us to maintain fairness to all participants who would like to join. Please see our cancellation policy for more details.
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 Want To Hear From You.
We value your feedback. If you think there's anything we can improve on, please contact us at: hello@hairandcareproject.com
As we look to develop and build on our services, it's important to learn the needs of our community. If you can spare 5 minutes, you can fill out the short survey below - we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
At Hair & Care, we're proud to deliver our workshops free of charge, ensuring that our sessions are open to all. Our workshops are high in demand, and in order for us to maintain fairness to everyone who wants to join, we kindly ask you adhere to the below policy when booking:
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If you need to cancel your booking, you now have up to 72 hours before the workshop to do so.
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For cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event, or if you do not attend, a £5 cancellation fee will be charged to your card.
When making your booking through our website, you will be asked to input your card details, however no payment will be taken unless you cancel within the 72 hour window.
We thank you for your understanding - and look forward to welcoming you to a workshop soon!