The Textured Hair Stage is dedicated to celebrating curly, coily, and textured hair, with expert-led sessions focused on treatment, styling, maintenance, and cutting techniques tailored to every texture. Returning for 2026, this space places textured hair centre stage, redefining what’s possible while embracing the individuality and beauty of every hair type.
Tariq Howes will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Johnathan Da Silva Villareal will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
This panel explores whether the current hairdressing curriculum reflects the diversity of clients walking into salons today, and asks what needs to change. Maude Okrah Hunter, Louis Driver, Anderson Boyce, Shakila and Leah Hill will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Hannah Marcia will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
PashCane'l Mitchell will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Deborah Lola will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Kamara Kinsiona will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Errol Douglas and PashCane'l Mitchell will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Lorraine Dublin will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Michelle Sultan will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
PachCane'l Mitchell will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Many Black hair stylists are shaping the worlds of fashion, editorial, music, and backstage beauty, yet the routes into these careers aren’t always visible. This panel explores how Black stylists are building freelance and session careers, navigating the industry, and bringing textured hair expertise into creative spaces. Hosted by Jacqui McIntosh
Johnathan Da Silva Villarreal will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Hannah Marcia Larden will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Jaz Lanyero will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
Lauralyn transforms textured-hair confidence through live Afro/coily education, demonstrating how expert consultation, scalp-aware decision-making and adaptable technique can create exceptional results and greater salon opportunity.
Nneka Allison will take to the Textured Hair Stage, hosted by Jacqui McIntosh.
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