Every Braid Tells a Story. Every Fade Builds a Future.
Join us in empowering the next generation through the art, culture, and economic opportunity of hair.
What started as a passion project has grown into something extraordinary.
HAIRitage Club is doubling in size every year because young people are hungry for programs that honor their culture, teach them valuable skills, and show them what's possible.
This year, we're ready to reach 200+ students.
But we can't do it without you.
The
Impact
130+
Students
at our most recent event
Ages 7-17, united by curiosity and pride
90%
Confidence Boost
in styling, and in themselves reported by particpants
100%
Participation
Of each student, completely engaged in both braiding and barbering
2X
annual growth
at our most recent event
Ages 7-17, united by curiosity and pride
+ Plus, LA Unified School District interest.
They're watching. They want to bring this to their schools!
It's not just a skill, but a
Pathway
Hair braiding and barbering are ancient art forms that have sustained Black communities for generations. They're acts of care, expressions of identity, and viable career paths that offer creative freedom and economic independence.
At the
HAIRitage Club
celebrity hairstylists and master barbers from the TV and film industry teach students these crafts while connecting them to their cultural heritage.
We're not just teaching kids to braid & shave.
We're showing them they belong in professional creative spaces. We're proving that their culture is valuable, marketable, and beautiful!​