Afro-textured haircare and wellbeing activities to boost confidence and self-esteem.
Auntee Care.
Hair Workshop
For Foster Carers, Adoptive Parents, Residential Staff, and Care Home Teams
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At Auntee Care CIC, we believe every child deserves to feel confident, loved, and beautifully cared for—inside and out. That includes their hair.
We know that for many carers, supporting a child with textured, curly, or afro hair can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s new to you. That’s why we’ve partnered with some of the top Black hair professionals and educators to bring you a welcoming, shame-free workshop designed to build your confidence and skills.
What You will Learn
In this hands-on session, you will:
Understand different hair types, textures, and curl patterns
Learn essential routines for moisturising, detangling, and protective styling
Practice techniques with expert guidance
Discover products that nourish textured hair
Build confidence in caring for your own or your child’s hair
Ask questions directly to industry experts in a safe, supportive environment
Who This Is For
This workshop is open to:
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Foster carers
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Adoptive parents
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Residential children’s home staff
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Care home teams
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Anyone from any background who wants to learn about textured hair care
Auntee care Pathways to Independence for care leavers
The journey into adulthood can be challenging — especially for young people leaving care without consistent support.
Our Auntee Care Pathways to Independence programme provides a nurturing, dependable foundation during this transition.
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Through compassionate guidance, young people receive:
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A caring adult who listens with patience and understanding
Support to build emotional resilience and self-confidence
A stable, safe place to express themselves freely
Practical life skills and encouragement for independent living
Cultural affirmation that helps strengthen identity and pride
PROGRAMME GOALS
Strengthen young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing
Improve self-esteem, identity confidence, and cultural grounding
Reduce isolation through supportive befriending relationships
Build resilience, confidence, and coping strategies
Support positive transitions (school, care placements, independence)
Equip young people with the life skills and self-belief needed to thrive
Reduce reliance on crisis services by providing early relational support
Auntee Care Career Readiness & Job Interview Support
Culturally grounded employment and interview preparation for Black and mixed-heritage young people (18–25)
Black and mixed-heritage young people often enter the world of work facing unique barriers: workplace bias, stereotyping, limited representation, and a lack of culturally aware support. Auntee Care CIC provides a safe, identity-affirming, culturally rooted career support service, designed to help young people step into opportunities with confidence and pride.
We uplift young people to succeed as their full, authentic selves, without shrinking their identity.
Partnership Opportunity: Auntee Care Product Manufacturing
We are seeking to partner with a company to help manufacture Auntee Care products as part of our fundraising initiative. These products will support our mission by generating sustainable income that allows us to continue delivering culturally-aware services, hair-care education, and essential support for Black and mixed-heritage children, young people, and seniors in care.
By partnering with us, you will be contributing directly to community wellbeing, identity-affirming care, and improved outcomes for those who are often underserved. We welcome collaboration with organisations who share our values and commitment to uplifting the community.
Why Our Work Matters
Many Black and mixed-heritage young people in care face obstacles that affect their emotional health and identity.