Initiative Addressing Hair and Makeup Equality in U.K. Film and TV Industry Gets Backing From Networks

Apr 27, 2026 4:00am PT Initiative Addressing Hair and Makeup Equality in U.K. Film and TV Industry Gets Backing From Networks

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A number of major U.K. networks and industry partners have teamed to launch a new masterclass-focused training initiative aimed at raising industry standards when it comes to textured hair and dark skin tones.

The ‘Textured Hair & Make-up for Deep Skin-Tones Accelerator,’ comes from Dandi, the diversity and inclusion service from the team behind the TriForce Creative Network, and builds on the 2025 Hair & Make‑Up Equity Guidelines. According to Dandi, it provides a “practical, scalable solution to ensure equitable, culturally competent styling across the UK’s screen industries.”

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