Kulture Institute of Cosmetology is on a mission to transform the beauty industry by addressing the gap in Afro textured hair education. We do this by providing flexible and accessible learning options giving you the freedom to learn from your home, salon or in-person.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality beauty education. Our curriculum prioritizes the understanding and mastering of afro and mixed textured hair which is overlooked in mainstream beauty education; empowering our students to excel in all hair textures.
At our school, you’ll experience hands-on learning, learn from industry professionals, and build lifelong connections. Choose an education that goes beyond the basics and sets you up for success in your beauty career!
Founded by the multi award-winning cosmetologist and educator, Gladys Afolayan, Kulture Institute was born to address a large education gap in the beauty industry. The curriculum focus on euro-centric hair textures meant an increasing percentage of the population were underserved. Men and women with Afro and mixed textured hair struggled to find trained hair stylist with knowledge specialized to their hair type. A hairdresser by trade, Gladys saw firsthand in her the lengths clients with Afro textured hair would go for quality hair care. With people traveling from neighboring cities and waiting months for appointments. Additionally, many of her peers in the industry were turning away clients due to their lack of training on afro texture hair. It became clear that something had to be done to champion the need for more diversity in beauty education. In 2023, the Kulture Institute was launched to train the next generation of beauty, hair and cosmetology students.
“I want to share my knowledge and teach anyone with textured hair how to embrace, maintain and reconnect to their beautiful kinks and coils and to educate ALL hair professionals on the cultural relevance of afro textured hair, to offer a high level of care and expertise working with these hair types.”
-Gladys Afolayan, Founder Kulture Institute
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