The group having a photo at a previous session
Participant having her hair braided by a stylist
  • When: Wednesday 15 March 2025

  • Who: 14 to 29 years

  • Location: Hackney Depot, London, E8 4QS

  • Cost: Free

Come and join stylist to the stars Anna Cofone as she delivers advice and styling tips for your hair in a series of bespoke workshops encouraging you to get hands on.

Applications are now open for Anna Cofone’s Hair & Care Workshops based at Hackney Depot in London. Anna’s workshop gives a fantastic opportunity to learn how to properly care for your hair, how to style it independently and how to use hair styling tools safely.

Previous sessions have focussed on using hot tools safely, styling different types of bun and party hairstyles for the festive season.

Anna is a freelance hairstylist who has previously worked with celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey and alongside brands such as Adidas and Topshop. More information on Anna’s work can be found at www.annacofone.com

You will find out if you are successful for each session approximately 3-4 weeks before each one.

Why apply?

  • A great opportunity to meet other people with a vision impairment that are interested in hair care
  • Grow in confidence
  • Learn new hair care skills
  • Opportunity for semi-independent/independent travel

Who can apply?

You must be:

  • Registered or registrable blind or partially sighted
  • At least 14 on the date of the workshop you wish to attend
  • Aged 29 or under on the date of the workshop you wish to attend
  • Willing and physically able to take part in a hair and care workshop which may include standing or sitting for moderate periods of time
  • Able to maintain your own personal hygiene

Apply for the Hair & Care Workshops 2024

Note for applicants completing this form: After completion, if you have successfully submitted the form, you should receive a successful submission message. If you do not it may be because you have not completed a required field. After your form has successfully gone through you will also receive notification via email. If you do not receive an email please contact the office on 01908 240 831 as there may have been a problem with your application.

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