Our Manifesto
Hairdressing is far more than a cut or a treatment. It is a space of trust, representation, wellbeing and connection. And yet, even today in France, not every head of hair is welcomed in the same way.
So many people with coily, curly or wavy hair still come up against refusals, a lack of training and an absence of representation, as if their hair had simply not been “planned for”.
At Les Ateliers Crépus, we reject this silent norm.
We stand for inclusive, open and joyful hairdressing, where everyone is welcomed, respected and valued, whatever their hair texture.
Here is what we stand for, in concrete terms.
Here is our manifesto.
01
That every hairdresser be trained and assessed on every hair texture, starting with the CAP hairdressing diploma.
Giving hairdressers these skills would let them practise their craft to the full and satisfy every client.
02
That everyone can walk through the doors of a hair salon with complete confidence.
An end to the routine refusals faced by those whose hair is not straight.
03
That coily hair takes its place in the spotlight: in film, on the red carpet, on the runway.
Representation matters. Showing these textures in the media lets everyone who recognises themselves feel beautiful, just as they are.
04
Restoring afro hairdressing to its rightful standing, and letting great hairdressers emerge on the international stage.
No more “hairdressers for Black people” and “hairdressers for white people”, only professionals trained on every texture and able to carry their expertise across the world.
05
That no one ever has to hide their hair to go to work or to school.
This is hair like any other, and it should never be seen as a problem, whether by employers or by schools. Coily, wavy and curly hair is beautiful and professional, especially when it can be cared for and enhanced by a trained professional.
06
IN SHORT, that everyone can
go to the same hairdresser!
So that your friend, your daughter, your brother, your mum and you can all be pampered and share a moment of wellbeing together.
The movement
Join the thousand heads of coily hair
Every head of coily hair counts, yours included. This movement grows thanks to the women who choose to make their voices heard.
What if you joined the thousand heads of coily hair too?
“I find your initiative spot on. It is high time everyone could have their hair done properly, in the best conditions, and that starts with training”
“The team loved the training with you and would be delighted to take more. We're thrilled to have brought the range into the salon, it fits in perfectly.”
“I want to be able to welcome every woman into my salon: everyone deserves to be pampered”
“I really appreciated the content of the training, and it was also very interesting to put it into practice on a model in the afternoon”
“You have clearly become Joséphine's favourite trainer: attentive, ultra-professional, with a perfect command of your subject. Your teaching and your kindness touched her, and the know-how of coily hair fascinated her.”
“I'm very happy with your training courses. I'm now on the styling module and I can finally style the little mixed-race girls who come to the salon. I highly recommend them!”
