Trending Now - New Initiative Aims to Enhance Hair and Makeup Equity in UK Media

WHO:

Variety - Major U.K. networks and industry partners, including Prime Video and Sky, are involved in the initiative.

Deadline - The initiative is led by Dandi, a diversity and inclusion service from the TriForce Creative Network.

WHAT:

Variety - The initiative is called the 'Textured Hair & Make-up for Deep Skin-Tones Accelerator.'

Deadline - The course aims to train crew in hair and make-up specifically for actors from ethnic minority backgrounds.

WHERE:

Variety - The initiative is focused on the U.K. film and TV industry.

WHEN:

Deadline - The initiative is set to launch in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The initiative aims to raise industry standards regarding textured hair and dark skin tones.

Deadline - The motivation behind the initiative is to improve the hair and make-up experience for actors from ethnic minority backgrounds.

HOW:

Variety - The initiative will include masterclass-focused training.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 13:22 UTC)

A new initiative called the "Textured Hair & Make-up for Deep Skin-Tones Accelerator" is set to launch in 2026, aimed at improving industry standards for the U.K. film and TV sector. Led by Dandi from the TriForce Creative Network, this program will focus on training crew members in hair and make-up specifically for actors from ethnic minority backgrounds. Major U.K. networks and industry partners, including Prime Video and Sky, are joining forces to support this important effort.