I LOVE MY HAIR

Children’s Cultural Confidence & Hair Education Program

I Love My Hair inspires children and families to embrace their natural hair, celebrate cultural identity, and create meaningful experiences that strengthen self-esteem, connection, and understanding across generations.

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Cultural Confidence Building

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Parent Empowerment Tools

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Intergenerational Learning Experience

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

What the Experience Looks Like

Affirmation & Identity

  • Safe space creation

  • Story time (when applicable)

  • Affirmation circle

We begin by establishing belonging, representation, and positive language around textured hair.

Texture Education & Demonstration

Curl types & moisture needs

  • Gentle detangling practices

  • Protective habits

  • Live brushing & routine demonstrations

Families learn the “WHY” behind hair care — not just the “HOW”

Parent & Caregiver Empowerment

  • Routine-building strategies

  • Product literacy

  • Affirming language tools

  • Cultural context

Adults leave with practical tools and confidence to support children at home.

2025 Community Events & Partnerships

Below are documented I Love My Hair program locations and collaborations

Sunrise Books

Hosted at Sunrise Books, this event blended literacy, imagination, and textured hair education within a culturally affirming bookstore environment.

What We Did:

  • Community welcome

  • Children’s story time

  • Affirmation circle

  • Texture education discussion

  • Live hair demonstration

  • Parent guidance segment

Community Vendors:

  • Lovely Coils

  • Harris Designs (Hairstylist)

March 15, 2025

Hosted inside a barbershop setting, this program expanded I Love My Hair into a culturally rooted grooming space.

What We Did:

  • Hair care education in a barbershop environment

  • Proper detangling & moisture techniques

  • Parent-centered routine building

  • Cultural discussion on barbershop history and community impact

June 17, 2025

Heavy’s Above Cut

Hosted in a creative youth-focused venue, this event expanded family engagement and participation.

What We Did:

  • Affirmation circle

  • Texture education

  • Hands-on demonstrations

  • Parent education segment

  • Community reflection

HairSpiracy was also featured on KOIN’s Everyday Northwest highlighting our mission to untangle misinformation around textured hair.

November 6, 2025

The Wiggle Room

Why This Program Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Children internalize messages about their hair early. The language, reactions, and routines surrounding textured hair shape how they see themselves. I Love My Hair creates a positive foundation before negative narratives take root.

  • I Love My Hair intentionally interrupts harmful messaging by normalizing textured hair care and celebrating curls, coils, and natural texture through affirmation and education.

  • The program supports all families, with particular intention toward adoptive and multicultural families who may be navigating textured hair care for the first time.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

Sponsorship & Expansion

Each I Love My Hair event requires funding to support:

  • Venue partnerships

  • Educational materials

  • Demonstration supplies

  • Youth resources

  • Community accessibility

HairSpiracy operates under fiscal sponsorship through Black United Fund of Oregon.

If you are interested in sponsoring or hosting an I Love My Hair event in your community, we welcome partnership inquiries.

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