become a hair pro
We believe that fighting hair discrimination begins with education and that responsibility falls on the whole industry. We want to play our part in this industry in evolving the standard by giving stylists + consumers alike more opportunity for science-led and accessible learning.
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why Rukapro?
The Ruka Pro Academy is the birth child of all the incredible stylists we’ve encountered. The ones who learnt from Youtube in their bedroom, the ones who grew up and were raised in the salon, the ones who fell into it by pure chance. Thank you for your teaching, your investment in us as a brand and your belief in what we are capable of doing. We’re excited to build this with and for you.
only 0.8% of salons cater to Afro-Caribbean hair
According to an article in Harper’s Bazaar, only 302 of more than 35,000 registered hair salons in the UK cater to Afro-Caribbean hair.
until 2021, afro hair was not part of the national curriculum
Today, many current qualifications still have no compulsory requirement for students studying hairdressing to be educated on cutting and styling afro + textured hair.
its time for change
We believe that fighting hair discrimination begins with education and that responsibility falls on the whole industry. We want to play our part in this industry in evolving the standard by giving stylists + consumers alike more opportunity for science-led and accessible learning.
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those who have inspired the Ruka journey and the creation of this academy
