Patricia Davis is International Lead Educator for McBride Research Laboratories, Inc., makers of Design Essentials Professional Hair Care Systems and Design Essentials for Natural Hair Collections.
Takisha Rial is a Hairstylist at The Egg Hair Salon in Norwich. They excel in precision cuts, vibrant colors, seamless extensions, and expert care for curly hair, ensuring every client leaves feeling confident and beautiful.
Sharon Thompson is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in international marketing and brand management. Currently serving as the International Marketing Manager for EMEA at McBride Research Labs since March 2012.
Mentor: Pat Davis & Sharon Thompson @HAIRVEN, NOTTINGHAM
23, March 2026
HEALTH, NUTRITION & TRICHOLOGY
Mentor: SION MYKELS & LORNA JONES @WELLALONDON
27, April 2026
WEAVES & WIGS
Mentor: SOPHIA SESTANOVICH @WELLALONDON
1, June 2026
RECONSTRUCTING PERMANENT & SEMI-PERMANENT
Mentor: PAT DAVIS & STEPHEN DEBELLOTTE @HOUSE OF KEUNE, LONDON
14, June 2026
XHAIRLIVE AT HAIRCON 14-16 JUNE @02 VICTORIA WAREHOUSE, MANCHESTER
6, July 2026
LOCS & BRAIDS
Mentor: Teldra Campbell @HAIRVEN, NOTTINGHAM
13, July 2026
HAIR ON SET & SOCIAL MEDIA
Mentor: CHRIS FOSTER @CHELSEYSTONEHAIR, GRAVESEND
3, August 2026
COLOURING TEXTURED HAIR
Mentor: IRENE MEIKLE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, KAO @GOLDWELL ACADEMY
10, August 2026
BARBERING & CUTTING
Mentor: DWAINE O'CONNOR @WILLIAMS&HIRST, LONDON
21, September 2026
CREATIVE STYLING
Mentor: STEPHEN DEBELOTTE & SOPHIA SESTANOVICH @TRIBE SALONS, CLAPHAM
5, October 2026
Team Photoshoot
Mentor: CHRIS BULEZUIK
26, October 2026
K18 TEAM DAY
Mentor: K18 @WILLIAMS&HIRST,LONDON
1, November 2026
Projects Grand Finale 2026 @HOUSEOFSASSOON, LONDON
7, December 2026
LUNCHEON & AWARDS 2026
COLLECTIONS
CROWN CHRONICLES
PROJECT AFRO 2025
VERVE
PROJECT AFRO 2024
WINDRUSH
PROJECT AFRO 2023
DANCE HALL
PROJECT AFRO 2023
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS OPEN
August 31, 2026
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
November 9, 2026
TEAM ANNOUNCED
November 23, 2026
Applications are now closed.
Please note applicants must be a FELLOWSHIP MEMBER to apply and remain a member throughout their time on the project. Click HERE to join the Fellowship.
