Here's what hairstylists and makeup artists need to do to be better equipped to work with models of color at Fashion Week and beyond:
– agrees, noting that she's seen hairstylists be dismissive backstage of models of color because they have no familiarity with natural hair textures. "They don't understand that Afros, kinks and coils need love, too. I also noticed that a lot of hairstylists don't have the necessary tools to style models of color," she adds. "While a blow dryer, large barrel curlers and a flat iron are a good start, they're just not enough.
So what can hairstylists do to properly reflect the needs of their models? Unquestionably, starting off with a diverse team of hairstylists always works in everyone's favor. "We like to have a culturally diverse team; this helps with being prepared for [models of] any ethnicity," says Cooper. "I think a huge problem is the lack of presence of African-American hair stylists backstage.
, who regularly works with celebrities and models alike for red carpets and editorial campaigns, as well as backstage. "When working at a level of being a key hairstylist and hiring a team, it's important to be able to provide the same quality of service to everyone," she says. "At that level, you should be able to work on all hair textures and know how to whip out any look asked of you by the designer.
For hair teams, it's also crucial to understand that different hair textures and types have different needs. "You really need to educate yourself on what tools and products work best for certain hair types," says Cooper. "I see a lot of models with Afros complaining about stylists not even attempting to do anything to their hair.
This type of knowledge and skill comes with experience, says Cooper. "Years ago, I would've said that the lack of knowledge in hairstyling techniques for women of color is a cultural thing, but with fashion becoming more culturally diverse, it's definitely a lack of training/education on the stylists' part," she explains. "As a hairstylist, you should be able to step into a room, and be able to do anyone’s hair.
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