UK Networks Launch Textured Hair Training for Actors

0:00On April 27, major UK networks like BBC, Sky, Channel 4, ITV and Prime Video just teamed up with Dandee for a new training push called THE. Textureed hair and makeup for deep skin tones accelerator. This hands-on masterclass program aims to fix gaps in styling for textured hair and dark skin tones across screen industries. It builds on the 2025 Hair and Makeup Equity Guidelines, offering practical training, industry insights and job connections. A recent survey found 71% of black, Asian and minority ethnic actors saying hair and makeup teams still couldn't meet their needs. Hearding well-being and authenticity on set, actors have long dealt with this. Back in 2024, reports showed black British stars arriving early to style their own Afro hair or sending. Tutorials because departments lack skills, unlike for white co-stars. That gap undermined production quality and left folks feeling sidelined. Now, two programs kick off in 2026, one in the North and one in the South, partnering

1:05with the Kevin Fortune Hair styling Academy. Each will train 10 participants, backed by Screen Alliance North after a successful Scotland pilot. Dandee CEO Frazier Air says this shifts the landscape for real, making inclusive styling standard. With these heavy hitters on board, the UK's screen world is finally stepping up to match talent with the right care. Pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.