We hope you'll join us as Ambassadors of Hope brings us tips and tricks to use on our ethnic kids hair. Below is an outline of the topics we'll be learning about.

I. Introduction

II. History of popular hair tends for African Americans

III. Cultural relevance of hair in the African American Community

a. Status

b. Self expression

c. Economic

IV. Define various types of types, textures and curl patterns

a. Straight

b. Wavy

c. Curly

d. Kinky

V. Tips for washing hair

a. Cool water

b. Drying with terry cloth or t-shirt

VI. How to protect hair from breakage

a. Bonnets

b. Scarfs

c. Durags

VII. Hair supplies and products

VIII. Live Demonstratio

If you have kids, please arrive 15 minutes before training to allow time to get your kids settled. Classes will start promptly at 9:00am.

*Certificates will be handed out at end of class.

Limited scholarships available for foster parents, please contact Renae: R.Furnee@resourcesofhope.org for more information.