Rising Roots serves youth ages 7 to 17, focusing on natural hair care education and empowerment within this age range.
Rising Roots is based in Chicago, Illinois, and primarily serves youth and families within the Chicago community.
Rising Roots offers natural hair care classes, hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, leadership training, and access to proprietary educational materials such as the Rising Roots Workbook and Teacher Manual.
Rising Roots was founded by Angela Means, a licensed cosmetologist, licensed instructor, author, and mentor with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and youth development.
Rising Roots combines licensed cosmetology instruction with cultural hair history, mentorship, and leadership development. It emphasizes self-love, identity, and community empowerment alongside practical hair care skills.
Youth will learn natural hair care techniques including braiding, detangling, protective styling, hair science basics, sanitation and safety practices, as well as cultural history and leadership skills.
Yes, all workshops and activities are conducted in a safe, supervised environment with a focus on proper hygiene, tool sanitation, and salon-standard safety practices.
Yes, Rising Roots offers a structured curriculum and teacher manual that can be integrated into school programs, after-school activities, and community organizations to provide enrichment in hair care, cultural education, and youth development.
Rising Roots educates youth on healthy hair care routines, reducing daily hair-care struggles at home and providing parents peace of mind through structured, values-based programming.
Yes, Rising Roots includes mentorship opportunities where youth receive guidance, leadership training, and encouragement to build confidence and professional skills.
Cultural education is central to Rising Roots, teaching youth about Black hair history, heritage, and the significance of natural hair as a source of pride and identity.
You can enroll youth or inquire about partnerships by contacting Rising Roots directly via the website's registration forms or through provided phone and email contact information.
Yes, Rising Roots offers proprietary educational resources including the Rising Roots Workbook and Teacher Manual designed for youth and educators to support learning beyond in-person sessions.
Youth gain practical hair care skills, improved self-esteem, cultural pride, leadership experience, and exposure to professionalism and entrepreneurship in a supportive environment.
Founded in 2026, Rising Roots is a newly established program designed for long-term impact within the Chicago community.