Afro-Hair Fayre

The Afro-Hair Fair offers a culturally safe space to explore identity and self-expression, build confidence and self esteem, learn practical hair care skills for Afro and textured hair, and receive gentle styling or haircuts.

12-2pm – Learn to Braid Workshop

2pm-5pm – Haircuts & Hairstyling Hub

About Nurture academy

Nurture academy are a local social enterprise providing empowering hair care education.

Honouring Our Communities is a Black History Month 2026 programme rooted in arts, culture, and heritage, created for and with the residents of Tower Hamlets. Taking place throughout October, the project will feature exhibitions, wellness activities, conversations, and performances designed to celebrate Black creativity and honour Black history, culture, and talent.

Booking: These sessions can be reserved with a £5 fee. Once you attend the sessions, the fee is refunded.

Accessibility: Please note that this event is held on Jena the Narrow Boat, not our usual venue. There is no wheelchair or step-free access. Toilets on the boat are out of order, but you can use the toilets in the Poplar Union building (which have baby-changing facilities).