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Apply now for South West/Wales Textured Hair and Make Up for Deep Skin Tones Accelerator

ByTriForce Creative Network

Textured Hair & Make-up for Deep Skin-Tones Accelerator – South West/Wales (Bristol)

Are you passionate about Hair and Make-up and working in TV and film? Whether you are looking to develop your skills, step up in your career or transition into the industry, we would love to hear from you.

A major coalition of UK broadcasters and industry partners has joined forces to launch the Textured Hair & Make-up for Deep Skin-Tones Accelerator, a new initiative from Dandi, brought to you by the team behind TriForce Creative Network (the TCN), with Masterclasses delivered by the Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy. 

The Accelerator builds on the 2025 Hair & Make‑Up Equity Guidelines, (available on the Pact website) and provides a practical, scalable solution to ensure equitable, culturally competent styling across the UK’s screen industries. 

71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still report departments unable to meet their HMU needs — undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production value. 

The initiative is backed by Prime Video Pathway, following their pilot programme in Scotland in 2025 as well as BBC, Sky, Channel 4, ITV and Screen Alliance North. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands on training, industry insight and direct access to employers, with the potential to progress into paid roles on High End TV productions. 

The Accelerator programme is centred around professional masterclasses in partnership with the renowned Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy.

Read more here via the press release: https://thetcn.com/apply-now-for-textured-hair-make-up-for-deep-skin-tones-accelerator/  

About the Accelerator Programme

The South West programme will be delivered in Bristol and is open to applicants available to work in Wales and the South West. We are prioritising applications from those based in the South West or Wales. 

Participants will complete:

  • In person practical masterclass-training in both hair and make-up with the Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy
  • Additional online career development sessions, delivered by Dandi
  • A high‑profile industry showcase featuring folio exhibitions and networking
  • Paid placements following the practical training
  • Ongoing career support for two years from the Dandi team

All training is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to participants for the training.

Applicants can apply for either the hair or make-up course or both courses.

Who We’re Looking For

We are recruiting 10 participants, across three pathways:

Elevate 

For new entrants from under-represented groups who are either recent hair and beauty graduates with some trainee level experience in film/TV

OR

Individuals from underrepresented groups with relevant experience from outside film/TV

e.g. Salon or freelance stylists with extensive experience of working with textured hair

Bridal hair and make-up stylists with extensive experience of working with textured hair and a range of skin tones. 

Evolve

For mid-career Film & TV Hair and Make-up Artists from under-represented groups:

  • With experience in Black Hair and Make-up in Film & TV 
  • Who are looking to step up into more senior roles in TV

Equip

For Hair and Make-up Artists already working in TV who want to develop their skills

The Successful Applicants Will

  • Demonstrate a passion for Hair and Make-up and working in TV and film
  • Have relevant experience for their chosen pathwa
  • Be motivated to develop their skills and progress their career
  • Be able to work collaboratively with others in a professional environment
  • Be committed to completing the full programme

DATES

The hair masterclass will take place on 07-11 September 2026.

The make-up masterclass will take place on 14-16 September 2026.

Please note, you must be available for all training dates for the courses you’re applying for.

LOCATION

Bristol

Practical training will take place at The Bottle Yard Studios https://www.thebottleyard.com/location/

APPLY NOW

Applications are open until Sunday 9th August, please go to https://jobs.thetcn.com/jobs/Careers to apply.

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