Intro to Curl Care: Virtual Learning (FREE Online Class)

Intro to Curl Care: Virtual Learning is a free monthly online class designed for anyone who wants to learn the foundations of caring for textured hair — youth, parents, caregivers, teachers, caseworkers, mentors, and complete beginners alike.

In this live virtual session, you’ll learn the basics of wash day, moisture, detangling, curl patterns, product selection, identity-affirming care, and how to build healthy, easy routines at home. This class is gentle, educational, and beginner-friendly — no experience or supplies needed.

Whether you’re learning for yourself, your child, or the youth you serve, this session will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and supported.

🌿 What You'll Learn

• Curl patterns, porosity & density (easy to understand)
• Wash day basics for healthy, stress-free routines
• Moisture + daily hydration techniques
• Understanding products (leave-ins, oils, creams, gels)
• Gentle, pain-free detangling strategies
• Protective style basics: what’s helpful, what’s harmful
• How culture, identity & confidence connect to curl care
• Simple routines youth and adults can follow at home

🌿 Who Should Attend

This free class is open to:

• Youth of all ages
• Parents & caregivers
• Foster, adoptive, & kinship families
• Caseworkers & youth-serving professionals
• Teachers, counselors & mentors
• Beginner stylists
• Anyone learning natural hair care for the first time

🌿 Class Highlights

• Free to attend — community-centered learning
• Beginner-friendly + trauma-informed approach
• No supplies needed
• Culturally grounded & identity-affirming
• Live demonstrations + clear explanations
• Real product recommendations (budget-friendly options included)
• Guided Q&A at the end
• A supportive, judgment-free learning environment

🌿 2025–2026 Cultural Curl Care Sponsorship Initiative

We believe every youth and caregiver deserves access to natural hair education, cultural confidence, and supportive community care — regardless of their financial situation. Through our Cultural Curl Care Sponsorship Initiative, community members, beauty professionals, organizations, and local leaders can directly sponsor a youth or caregiver to attend our workshops and programs.

Your contribution helps fund:

• Group Literacy & Skill-Building Workshop Tickets ($25)
• 1:1 Literacy & Skill-Building Session
• Curl Care Hair Appointment ($50)
• Mini Curl Care Sets ($25)
• Full Curl Care Starter Kits ($100)
• Youth Guidebooks and Learning Packets ($25)
• 6 Week Youth Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program ($500)
• Ongoing resources, tools, and educational materials

As a sponsor, you are welcome to tell us exactly where you’d like your support to go — whether that’s a specific workshop, a youth in need, kit supplies, program materials, or a family you know personally.

We’ve also worked hard to ensure all of our workshops, kits, and learning tools remain affordable, accessible, and community-centered. Your contribution helps us continue serving families, caregivers, and youth with excellence and equity.

If you’d like to sponsor a youth, caregiver, or family, please email us at:
📧 curlsandcaregivers@gmail.com

Together, we can make natural hair literacy and cultural care accessible to every child, caregiver, and community.