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Youth Heritage Programming

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About Youth Heritage Programming

Beyond the Combs' Youth Heritage Programming teaches textured hair as heritage. Through hands-on hair and makeup education, young people learn the history, culture, and care behind their hair and skin, and come away seeing their natural textures and complexions as something to celebrate.

Our programs give youth a space to be seen exactly as they are. Kids learn real techniques from working artists while building confidence, creativity, and a deeper connection to where they come from.

Our Programs

Afterschool Pilot with Jabali Academy

We're piloting weekly afterschool hair and makeup sessions with Jabali Academy in South LA. Students explore the artistry and history of textured hair and darker complexions in a hands-on, joyful setting that honors their culture and their individuality.

Summer Youth Camps

Each summer we design custom camps with organizations that want to empower young people through education about textured hair and darker complexions. Every camp is shaped around the partner's community, goals, and age group. Summer camps are offered through partnerships only. Reach out to start a conversation.

❋ Hands-On Learning

Kids learn by doing: braiding, styling, caring for their hair, and exploring makeup made for their skin.

❋ Culture & History

Every lesson connects technique to heritage, so youth understand the stories and traditions behind their hair.

❋ Confidence & Self-Expression

We help young people see their natural hair and skin as a source of beauty, pride, and creativity.

❋ An Affirming Space

Our programs are warm, safe, and respectful, a place where every child belongs exactly as they are.

Makeup artist applying lipstick to a client seated inside a ring light
Busy hair salon with stylists working on clients at illuminated vanity mirrors.
Close-up of a person applying lip balm to another person's lips
Beauty studio with a woman posing beside a ring light while another woman records her with a smartphone.

How Partnerships Work

  • Contact us about bringing Youth Heritage Programming to your school or organization.

  • We’ll learn about your youth, your community, and what you hope they’ll gain.

  • Together we shape a custom afterschool series or summer camp.

  • Our working artists lead every session, and we celebrate what your young people create.

Sample Afterschool Session

Roots & Rituals: Caring for Textured Hair

Welcome & Check-In

3:30pm

Heritage Story Time

3:45pm

Snack Break

4:15pm

Hands-On Styling

4:30pm

Share & Reflect

5:15pm

 FAQs

  • School-age youth. We set the age range with each partner organization.

  • Pricing depends on each partnership. Contact us to talk through options, including grant-funded programs.

  • Yes! Our summer camps and afterschool series are built with partners. Reach out through our Contact page.

  • None at all. We welcome every skill level and every hair type.

  • Yes, we provide all the tools and products students use during sessions.