About this Event
About the Event
Join us for a day of education, inspiration, and empowerment as we come together to address the challenges and triumphs associated with Cancer and Cancer-related Afro hair loss and the wider implications .
During this informative day, we will have various talks and workshops to include raising awareness, sharing practical tips, covering emotional well-being, and giving information about available resources.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, cancer survivor, carer, advocate,or are interested in knowing more about this topic, then this conference is for you as it offers something for everyone committed to the fight against cancer and how to manage some of its side-effects.
Key Topics:
We have a packed agenda for you and the following range of topics will be delivered through talks and interactive workshops:
- Understanding cancer risk factors and prevention strategies
- Importance of early detection and screening
- Preparing to see your GP
- Treatment options including Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
- Understanding Afro Hair and cancer-related hair loss
- Paxman Scalp Cooling including a LIVE DEMO of Hair preparation
- Eyebrows and Eyelash replacement (Workshops and LIVE DEMO)
- Breast Cancer in Black Women
- Prostate Cancer in men
- Hair camouflage including wigs, wig-making and headwraps (LIVE DEMO's)
- Hair loss, relationships and Body Positivity
- Cancer-related hair loss in children
- Training for Hairdressers
About the Speakers
We are excited to unveil a range of expert speakers in their field who will be presenting to you throughout the day. Details of the speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Sponsorship: We are hugely grateful to our sponsors, thank you...
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Croydon BME Forum
- Paxman Scalp Cooling
- Eyelure
- Spell Magazine
We are proud to support the Little Princess Trust.
About C & Hair
C & Hair: Managing Cancer-related Afro Hair Loss, is a new service that is part of the Caring for Hair Trichology Clinic. It is dedicated to providing support and guidance for individuals with Afro-textured hair faced with hair loss due to cancer treatment.
At C & Hair, we recognise not only the medical implications of treating cancer, but also the social and psychological impact of cancer-related hair loss. It is a support network to assist people going through what may be one of the most challenging periods of their life.
About the Organiser
Lorna Jones qualified as a Trichologist from the prestigious International Association of Trichologists. She undertook her clinical training in various parts of the world including Australia, South Africa, Washington and the UK.
She set up her clinic dealing with hair loss and scalp issues, Caring for Hair, in London where she is now based.
She is a published author and speaks at conferences both in the UK and internationally on various aspects of hair care and hair loss; she runs training courses and trains new trichologists.
She is also the National Group leader of the UK CCCA support group run by the Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF), based in the US. CCCA , otherwise known as Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is a type of central hair loss condition that is found almost exclusively in black women.
Recognising some of the unique experiences that individuals with Afro-textured hair may face regarding cancer-related hair loss, she founded C & Hair.
Registration: Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and to avoid disappointment. Please register today!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saint Marys Catholic Church, 70 Wellesley Road, Croydon, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
