Tenecia 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.
WATCH: Hairstylist Tenecia Atkins is teaching a course on afro-textured hair to high school students. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, the class is shaping a more inclusive educational landscape. – Feb 27, 2024In an Airdrie, Alta., high school, a group of students are sparking a crucial conversation about the lack of diversity in cosmetology education. With a focus on textured hair styling, they are challenging the status quo and advocating for change within Alberta’s educational system.
For many Black women, hair is more than just strands: it’s a symbol of self-empowerment and an integral part of their identity. “Hair doesn’t come in one texture. It doesn’t come in one length. It doesn’t come in one colour,” she said.Through lessons on concepts like shrinkage, silk press and protective styles, Atkins aims to normalize the understanding and treatment of textured hair in all cosmetology programs.A petition to include more modules on Black hair was launched by Chloe Streit in 2020 led to a campaign called.
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