Fusion Hair Co, based in Lincolnshire, stands out for its commitment to inclusivity.
Embracing all hair types and specialising in colour, curls, and textures, catering to everyone from straight to type 4c, Fusion’s owner Chris Grimley’s mission is to eliminate the need to turn away any client, ensuring a high standard of service for all.
The salon transcends its 'village' label, attracting clients from miles away with a stellar customer experience and professional services. But it’s not just her own salon that Chris wants to ensure isn’t turning away clients due to a lack of confidence and skill, it’s all salons, and this is why Chris is driven to share knowledge and focus on textured hair education, launching her accessible courses in 2024 to revolutionize the industry.
Chris says, “The course is designed to take the fear away from textured hair for everyone in every salon, so that as an industry we can be more inclusive. In my opinion, you shouldn’t be shying away from curly/textured hair - as an industry we need to be able to offer services to all hair types in the future. It’s a travesty that I personally couldn’t walk into any salon anywhere in the UK and get a haircut and finish due to fear or lack of education! This makes me sad. Hairdressers who are scared by this hair type shouldn't be, it’s like a seamstress who says ‘I’m sorry, I only sew cotton - I can’t work on cord or denim’ - it’s the same thing, it’s still material, you just have to learn what else it may need so for example, less tension or thicker cotton! Take the time to find out the differences and it’s no longer completely different - it’s just a different material, but material all the same. I love my industry and I’d love to see all salons welcoming everyone - that’s my dream.”
The course covers history of textured hair products, interactive theory exploring what texture means to the delegate, tools and equipment and how to use them, ethnicity and language, products and how to use them, followed by practical demonstrations on models with various textures learning cleansing and conditioning needs and simple finishing techniques, including blow-drying without frizz and protective styling. Cutting and colouring courses will follow.
- VENUE: Classes are held at Fusion Hair Co, 10 Caistor Road, Laceby, Lincolnshire, or for 2 delegates or more Chris is available to deliver in-salon education.
- DATES: February 19; March 11; May 27; July 15; Sept 30
- COST: £250 pp
Chris has worked on the likes of New York, Paris and London Fashion Week, brand campaigns including Charlotte Tilbury; New Look; TK Maxx and Naomi Campbell’s charity catwalk show. She is a graduate of the Fellowship’s Project Afro, she was a finalist in the Fellowship’s Individual Salon award category, and took home 5 awards for Best Colour Salon; Best Texture Salon; Best Salon; Future Talent Award and Texture Stylist of the Year in the Salon Awards. She also fundraises and volunteers for the Not Home Alone charity, including transporting guests and serving food on Christmas Day.