One of the most intimate relationships a person can have is with their hairdresser. From sharing hot gossip to opening up about personal issues, the
importance of having a stylist you can trust is often overlooked. That is whatVargas has been a hairstylist for over 12 years, and during her career she’s learned that creating a safe space is necessary when working with hair, especially for marginalized communities like sexual assault survivors, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA+ folks. However, many hairstylists aren’t given education on how to do this.
Be Infinite partners with various local non-profit programs that identify passionate cosmetology candidates who are interested in working in the luxury hair industry. These candidates are selected to participate in a two-year apprenticeship program that ensures full licensure. The trauma-informed education they receive helps them understand how to avoid re-traumatization while providing support.It’s important to understand the environment in the salon.
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