GRADUATION FLAIR 2025: 4TH ANNUAL EVENT
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
WELCOME!
This is a community building event as well as an excellent source of networking.
COMO FLAIR prioritizes diverse representation as well as highlighting local small businesses.
EVENT BACKGROUND
Youth are provided with free haircuts and affordable protective styles for graduation. Barbers, cosmetologists and braiders set up shop at school, making hair services 100% accessible.
EVENT DATES
MULTI-SCHOOL BRAIDING EVENT: Friday, May 16th, 12:00pm-4:00pm @ Alpha Hart Elementary
BATTLE ELEMENTARY: Monday, May 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm
PARKADE ELEMENTARY: Wednesday, May 21st, 9:00am-12:00pm
SHEPARD ELEMENTARY: Wednesday, May 21st, 12:00pm-3:00pm
ALPHA HART ELEMENTARY: Thursday, May 22nd, 9:00am-12:00pm
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Barbers, cosmetologists and braiders must be licensed or certified.
Sign up for 2-hour shifts to service 4 students, earning $40 per shift (maximum of 4 shifts per volunteer).
Sign up for a 2-hour braid or loc retwist for 1 student, earning $50 per shift (maximum of 2 shifts per volunteer).
Hair professionals must complete the event training video. (Released at a later date.)
Hair professionals must supply their own personal working tools, such as shears, clippers, trimmers, combs, clips, etc. Event funding will supply hair products, disposable capes and sanitation spray.
WHAT WE OFFER
*Students are required to have guardian permission including detailed notes about the student’s haircut. No transformation haircuts will be offered at this event.
HAIR CUTS
Haircuts (3 inches or less in length taken off)
Clipper cuts
Lineups
HAIR STYLES
Schools served on graduation day will be offered basic styles such as curling and straightening. (Alpha Hart and Shepard only)
Protective styles that can be completed in 2 hours or less. (Examples being medium/large-sectioned braids, braided ponytail styles, loc retwists)
FAQs
What is the volunteer compensation?
This is a paid opportunity as well as receiving published recognition. Volunteers have fun with youth while creating priceless community connections for future endeavors.
Where do volunteers provide services?
Schools provide space for haircutting in classrooms and gyms. Tables and chairs are set up near outlet accessibility.
Are volunteers required to provide services outside of their specialty?
No! Volunteers are highly encouraged to stay within their usual skillset for efficiency and high-quality results. Event coordinators will inquire about volunteer skillsets and pair them with students who fit best.
Why is this opportunity only for 5th graders?
Building a strong foundation with our youngest graduates allows for traditions to be built while positively impacting students’ lives throughout their childhood and adolescent academic journey. As the program expands, high school students will have opportunities for career exposure and hands on experiences that lead to servicing peers as well as younger students. The pairing of elementary and high school students socially and emotionally benefits the development of all ages involved.
How do schools partner with COMO FLAIR?
COMO FLAIR extends partnership to all title-1 elementary schools. With assistance of the Home School Communicator on staff, we offer services to the entire 5th grade class while providing particular care for students in need of resource assistance.
EVENT COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyla Uhuru, owner of Studio Flair
studioflaircomo@gmail.com, (573) 864-1163
Erika Buford, founder of non-profit organization Spread Your Wings
spreadyourwingsLLL@gmail.com, (573) 825-1627
Trina Hernandez, employed by Powerhouse Community Development
thernandez@pwrhousecdc.org, (573) 356-2044
Albani Beza, hair stylist & makeup artist, owner of Beauty by Albani
beautybyalbani@gmail.com, (573) 301-8024