OUR MISSION
COMO FLAIR empowers youth and supports accessible entry into the professions of cosmetology, braiding and barbering for young professionals. Established in 2022.
OUR INNITIATIVES
Accessible haircare for youth
Career exposure
Positive Mentorship
FAQs
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Who is eligible for COMO FLAIR services?
COMO FLAIR serves students of Columbia Public Schools through the assistance of Home School Communicators.
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Sponsor students district wide via cash, check, or CashApp to Spread Your Wings, a local 501(c)(3) organization: $spreadyourwingsLLL
Include memo “COMO FLAIR” with all donations.
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We’ve created an efficient, 100% accessible program to serve students on school grounds, during school hours. Through this program, hair professionals provide 5 haircuts, or 1 protective style during a 3-hour event. Currently, events take place each May before graduation ceremonies.
Donations provide hair professional compensation and service supplies such as hair products & tools, disinfectant spray, disposable capes, accessories, clothing and shoes.
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Licensed hair professionals are invited to participate in program training and 3-hour events on school grounds. Time commitment is flexible and pays $20-$30 per hour.
Interested in utilizing your skillset to empowering COMO’s youth? Contact one of our Event Coordinators to get started.
EVENT COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyla Uhuru
Phone: (573) 864-1163
Email: studioflaircomo@gmail.com
Erika Buford
Phone: (573) 825-1627
Email: spreadyourwingsLLL@gmail.com

