New Mexico is one of only three states that requires braiders to get a full-service cosmetology license (1,200 hours of training!), forcing braiders to waste time and money learning how to use chemicals and dyes, which are practices they do not engage in and outright reject.
Freedom Hair is a film about one woman’s journey to change a different set of laws targeting braiders, ones preventing Natural Hair Stylists from owning a company. (Movie trailer HERE.)Learn how you can get involved in changing our state’s laws, sign the petition, and meet folks! Snacks provided.
Get ready for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and the latest trends in the barbering industry! Connect with industry professionals and learn new techniques. Level up your barbering game!
Register to attend or compete and get all the deets HERE!
In April 2021, it became illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on hairstyle or cultural or religious headdress. In this Zoom workshop, learn more about the CROWN Act and how to foster a culture that recognizes and is inclusive to folks whose hair is an expression of identity.
$10 fee. Review the following (2) videos prior to attending this training:
Join the stylists and barbers of NMBLC’s Beyond the Chair initiative for a fantastic showcase of hair design at New Mexico Beyond the Chair Hair Flair! Doors open at 3:00, show starts at 5:00.
This year’s Hair Flair will showcase all talent – not just Black-owned salons – and will also include a chance for up-and-comers to show off their skills. Want to participate? Contact Michelle McClenehan-Belton at 505-991-6604 for more information.