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Training for hairdresses to include Afro hair

Sky, 04 Jul 2021
Hairdressers in the UK will now learn how to cut and style afro and textured hair - following the latest review of the National Occupational Standards for hairdressing.

Current qualifications do not require trainees to work with differing hair types.

It means some people have to look for specialist salons to accommodate their haircare needs.

Read more on the issue here: https://news.sky.com/story/off-limits-do-we-have-a-problem-with-afro-hair-12085085

Sadiya Chowdhury reports.

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