Beyond the Crown

The Beyond the Crown Retreat is a transformative one-day experience designed to further the conversations initiated at the Protect Your Crown Retreat. Focused on increasing awareness around hair discrimination, its impact on BIPOC communities, and the significance of hair within these cultures, this retreat dives deep into the intersection of beauty, identity, and policy. With a special focus on how hair discrimination plays out in soceity.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of The CROWN Act, the role of hair discrimination in the workplace and academia, and the importance of this legislation for the BIPOC community.
  • Examine the limitations and exclusionary practices surrounding haircare services for BIPOC individuals in industries like entertainment, military, beauty schools, and predominantly white neighborhoods.
  • Analyze media portrayals of Black hair, including representations in pop culture icons such as Blue Ivy and Beyoncé.
  • Engage with a panel of BIPOC-serving celebrity hairstylists and industry insiders, discussing their career journeys and the challenges faced by people of color in the beauty industry.
  • Learn about the certification process for becoming a licensed hairstylist, with a particular focus on natural hairstyling and braiding in New York, along with the legislation that surrounds these professions.
  • Participate in hands-on workshops to master protective styles like braids, cornrows, and twists.

Takeaways

By the end of the Beyond the Crown Retreat, participants will be able to:

  • Apply new hairstyling techniques to their personal haircare routines.
  • Recognize microaggressions and exclusionary practices related to hair discrimination across various industries.
  • Navigate the necessary steps to become a certified natural hairstylist or braider.