#naturalhairmeetup

[anthonyenyap]

I understand it's a completely new approach to #black #hair and it could be scary to try something #fresh. My #homie @beauderrick was the first to #trust me with #detangling his #locks and #creating a #versatile #style that will keep his #blackhair #protected and #lockfree. Swipe to the right to get your #life. #naturalhair #naturalhaircare #naturalhairrocks #naturalhairstyles #naturalbeauty #naturalhairjourney #naturalhairdoescare #naturalhairlove #naturalhairgoals #naturalhairsistas #naturalhairmovement #naturalhairmen #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhairgrowth #mensfashion #menshair #mensgrooming #mensstyle #beautybybeau #mood #modernblackhair #blackhair #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #curlybangs #curlygirlmethod #curlygirl #curlygang #blackbeauty #blackbeautyhair #blackart #africanbeauty #africanamericanhair (at Coach2CREATE Life, Business, and Relationship Coaching)

[besweethearted]

Excited to Launch our Mega Makeup #giftset at @iant1010 #NaturalHairMeetUp for #smallbusinesssaturday . - It features #SweetHeARTed #cuties in #Glitter & #Glam . - The first 4 Customers to purchase a set gets a free Lipstick from @lifeofabombshell . - Hope to see you!!!!! 11/25/17 at 12:00- 3:00 pm at @alphalabgear 6024 Broad st 2R #pgh pa #15206 . - Hope to see you!!! We will have #Specialevent #pricing For your #Holiday #Shopping #BeSweethearted

[lilkyrie21]

3 days left!!!!!! Bring a friend come out enjoy a evening of fun, hair/product conversations raffles and more..........#baldwinevents #naturalhairmeetup #productswapparty #ladiesnight https://www.instagram.com/p/ByArd1ZAUlc/?igshid=135ny64c95oh3

[2frochicks]

✨ Love Is The Answer Miami 💗 Date: Saturday June 24th, 2017 Time: 12pm-2pm Location: Dr Smood - Wynwood Organic Cafe 2230 NW 2nd, Miami FL 33127 Sponsored by @lovelottabody @frizzfreecurls @okaypurenaturals & @unclefunkysdaughter Tickets are officially available💗 Start and enhance your Self-Love Journey over brunch ✨ A session on how Self-love is the 🔑 to happiness by @danielledarlynn 🌻 Curl talk 💁🏾 Women Empowering Women✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Love bags✨ Giveaways 💗 Genuine and positive vibe only✨ Candid conversations and Q&As ✨ Purchase your ticket by clicking the link in my bio. Be sure to follow . . . #happyselflovesaturday #happysrlflove #danielledarlynn #naturalhairmeetup #miaminaturalhair #southfloridanaturals #brunch #naturalsbrunch #305naturals #305naturalhair #curlyhairnaturals #lottabody #okaypurenaturals #frizzfreecurls #unclefunkysdaughter

[nicholasbrooklyn]

*** Free Natural Hair Event this Saturday, March 18th at Nicholas Brooklyn *** Are you having problems with your Locs? Are they weak? Breaking? Not growing properly? Are you dissatisfied with how your Locs look? Are you considering growing Locs? Are you thinking about cutting your Locs? Looking for Loc styling options? Whatever your concerns are get answers from a legend in the Natural Hair Industry. Master Pioneer, Nekhena Evans, author of one of the first books on Locs, Hairlocking: Everything You Need To Know, aka the “Loc Bible” will provide valuable information and answer all of your questions at this “FREE” workshop. Join Queen Nekhena Evans, Saturday March 18, 2017 from 5 –7pm. Of course, the Queen of Hair Adornment will have New Bein’ Hair Care Products, lots of Hair Jewelry and Ponytail Accessories (for Men and Women) available for purchase. If you have her book, bring it to sign or purchase one for an autograph. #naturalista #naturalhair #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhairdoescare #allnatural #blackhair #teamnatural #thenaturalcommunity #naturalsistas #locs #dreadlocks #sisterlocks #locstyles #loctician #nicholasbk #bedstuy (at Nicholas Brooklyn)

[locqueensrock-blog]

#Locqueensrock 🔱💜✅ Loving this... !! I need some #Locqueens in Texas #texaslocs to go to this screening on Feb. 8th on behalf of #Locqueensrock & come back & report!!!! Dm me if you're down!!! This is a mission fit for a #LOCQUEEN !! 💜 #Repost @tanisnatural (@get_repost) ・・・ @sankofa_kalae Thanks for sharing this!!! I'll share an up and personal story... I had the pleasure of having a previous local TV news reporter as a client, and she gave accounts on how she had to sit down with the producers (AT CBS) and show them pics of how her hair was going to look once her hair was naturally styled... so.. my question was whether or not All the TV reporters had to sit with the producers and go through this same 'show and tell'. #Repost from @sankofa_kalae using @nextgrabit (No Ads!) .. Reposted from @naturalhairthemovie (see full trailer at www.naturalhairthemovie.com) 🗣️🗣️🗣️TYLER/ETX!!! #naturalhairthemovie is screening in Tyler on February 8th 2019!!! Join me for this powerful documentary and q&A discussion following. The event is hosted by the City of Tyler, Community Development Council & Sankofa Natural Hair at the historic liberty Hall in downtown Tyler. This is a great film for date night, quality time with your teen, discussion with your besties and significant others. Tickets are $5, and of course there will be be free products for all in attendance while supplies last💜💜💜 Can't wait to see you there! Let's TALK about it!! #naturalhair #naturalhairindustry #naturalhairevents #naturalhairmeetup #protectivestyles #healthyhair #tylertx #easttx #colinkaepernick #bothamjean #blackwomen #niawilson #sayhername #blackwomen #stopcriminalizingblackskin #naturalhair #naturalhaircommunity #violadavis #nateparker #indiefilm #supportfilmmakers #supportblackbusiness #supportblackart #supportblackfilms #indiefilmmaker #dallasbasedfilm .. #insta_grabit @nextgrabit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5eNHPFU-e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=48fibclgn8f0

[dalovelee1]

Around Hair in #grandrapids, we Sistah Queens don't compete. We celebrate and embrace one another. This is a picture from Textures & Tea ~ A Candid Discussion About Natural Hair. Click the link (www.dalovelee1.com) to read more. #myhairstory #influencer #mystyle #naturalhairblog #naturalhairblogger #bloggerlife #twa #bigchop #naturalhair #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhaircommunity #blackgirlmagic #nubianqueen #melaninpoppin #naturalbeauty #blackandbeautiful #blackpride #queens #blackexcellence #unityisinthehair

[jewelrywithme]

@phillynaturalhairmeetup I 💖 this event and I do it every year but this year I decide to just go and enjoy all it has to offer. Thank you so much for showing me the same level of love as when I do vend today. Thank you so much for including @iamherjade “Jade” on your panel (you make have changed a life) This was an inspiring room full of woman and it was a pleasure to be a part of it!!! Looking forward to next year! . . . . . . #naturalista #naturalhairmeetup #curls #locs #browngirls #phillynaturals

[naturaltrendsetters]

Come Celebrate 🤗 #TreatsAndTresses Sun, Oct. 15!! Celebrating 20 years of 'Setting Trends Naturally' w/ @naturaltrendsetters - Day  party style! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 << . Featuring: Complimentary admission Light refreshments Expert paneslists (incl @simonesetstrends) Live hair/beauty demos Vendors (incl @AnkaraDelights) Product giveaways sponsored by @miss_jessies, @alikaynaturals, @janecartersolution, @frizzfreecurls, @ankaramiami, & MORE! . . FREE RSVP via www.TreatsAndTresses2017.eventbrite.com. Link in @NaturalTrendsetters bio 😊 . 📸: @miamiculturemaven | #royalcoils #naturaltrendsetters #ankaramiami #naturalhair #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhairdaily #healthyhair #southflorida #naturalistas #hairexpo #hairshow #haircare #skincare #royalcoils #nts20 #TreatsAndTresses2017 #TreatsAndTresses Dont miss it this year Sunday 10/15 from 2pm to 7pm at KRAVE RESTURAUNT N LOUNGE 4519 n Pine Island Rd Sunrise Fl

[aperfect10hair-blog]

The First Annual #nolyecelebration was a success!! Thank you to all the vendors, and to everyone who came out in support of A Perfect 10. I am so honored and so humbled. I'm already putting things together for next years event 😱 #thegrindneverstops #notyouraveragehairstylist #aperfect10hair #syracusenaturals #naturalhairmeetup #askapril 👏🏾👏🏾 (at Dewitt Community Room)

[naturalysammie]

Hey beauts

So you’re probably wondering – how dare this girl roll up on here talking about a meet-up from about a month ago when she hasn’t even said anything all this while? I know darling – but I’m still collecting my thoughts  (as well as working on my design project, being officially the last project in this undergrad ) from final year examinations just ended so I’m quite spent still! You know; before blog posts, ya girl had to go on a party festival this weekend because hashtag #Mood (Haha) but well thats a story for another day.

Research project and presentations done! Phew.

Nonetheless, I want to share about this AMAZING natural hair meet-up at the Hornung Park Golf Club. Keep reading for my rundown of the event, as well as for photos and some of the beautiful attendees! My InstaFam already know I spoke at this “Crowned by Nature” meetup.

The event was a mixture of presentations and giveaways, followed by a panel discussion!

I talked on “The Basics of Natural Hair” ; hair growth, hair texture & density. I also shared my personal natural hair story and my final year project on formulating an organic shampoo from banana peel ash derived shampoo.

What inspired the shift to natural hair and what are our hair goals?

The large majority of attendees were fairly new naturals, having big chopped a year ago or more recently. There were a few lifetime naturals in the mix as well as a women who went from locs to being loose naturals. There was a great deal of variety of hair textures and types; although a few women were sporting protective styles in the form of braids or weaves, people’s hair descriptions varied from kinky to curly, fine to coarse, and thin to dense.

Several attendees described the decision to embrace their natural hair being driven by damaged hair, a greater concern on health, or being inspired by a friend. Contrary to length goals more common among social media, the overwhelming desire amongst these naturals was a “big ass fro” a la Erykah Badu. (some people’s dreams were shattered once I told them it was too much work some days!)

ABOUT SELF LOVE & NATURAL HAIR

Dr Guramatunhu gave such a phenomenal talk on embracing natural hair and loving the skin you’re in! He talked about health of our bodies when we keep in weaves and suffocate our scalps for months on end and the beauty in our natural being, be it, you prefer being bald like the majestic Lupita N’yongo or you wear your TWA or you wear your bad ass fro! He also gave an insight into the manufacturing of these 100% Indian hair, Peruvian hair, Brazilian hair etc weaves , being well traveled. I’m not going to reign on your parade but this was such an interesting revelation.

PANEL DISCUSSION

I sat on a panel with all the presenters plus Shami who runs natural hair podcasts on Miso Naturelles and we were barraged with a ton of questions! Some people asked me to tell them more about my project. Other questions really dug deep into the concerns of natural hair, especially kinky textured hair, and being “neat”. I’ll leave that for another post because it’s too much to flesh out here!

Natural hair in the workplace, home, and in relationships

The panel discussion topic that we spent some time discussing was the reception of natural hair in different sectors of life. One surprising discovery was a women who was told by her boss that her locs were inappropriate for work. This already gives you a sense of the negative perception of kinky textured hair in workplaces. While natural hair is becoming increasingly accepted, there seemed to be much room for improvement in terms of workplace discussions about hair. Some women told stories of being singled out publicly or privately for their hair choices, and others were asked to straighten their hair before important client meetings. We also talked about advertisements by Head and Shoulders on their new natural hair line, and most of the ladies felt it was a ploy for their money and they would go with pro-black owned brands especially supporting local Zimbabwean brands. However, when it came to relationships, most attendees cited neutral or positive reactions to their natural hair transition by their significant others and other interested parties, and we concluded that men are largely oblivious to our hair crises and debates, and we as women put way more pressure on each other to maintain a certain standard of beauty than our parents, our jobs, or our male counterparts do.

Check out some more pictures of the event!

  The ATTENDEES!

So many beautiful heads of hair! From fros to braids, locs to crochet braids, and colored hair to TWAs, almost every natural hairstyle was represented in this meetup!

In addition to nibbling on tea and small bites – like some totally nom chicken and mushroom pies – each woman was able to leave with a few products sponsored by Mzanzi Fro & Aunt Jackie’s Zimbabwe.

I bagged a Black Pearl leave in conditioner and some Nubian Nature goodies pictured below, which I’m hoping to review soon.

Thank you so much Kay for having me at the Crowned by Nature Natural Hair Meetup and for the freebies! I truly enjoyed meeting a few of my readers, dropping the small nuggets of information that I possess, and learning more from everyone in attendance. Can’t wait to do this again!

If you were at the Crowned by Nature Natural Hair Meetup, drop me a comment below! If not, tell me your favorite part of the event based on my recap!

Love & Sunshine

Miss Sam

Natural Hair Meet-Up in Bulawayo!! Hey beauts So you're probably wondering - how dare this girl roll up on here talking about a meet-up from about a month ago when she hasn't even said anything all this while?

[besweethearted]

Introducing #SweetHeARTed #GlitterGlam #journals. - This #blankjournal features “Give Me My Puffs” in gold #glitter #handmade with #love - Coming Soon and launching at @iant1010 #Winterwonderland #Naturalhairmeetup on #smallbusinesssaturday - Stay tuned for more featured designs!!!! - #exclusive #original #Besweethearted #maker #afropuffs #puffs #handmade

[lilkyrie21]

3 days left!!!!!! Bring a friend come out enjoy a evening of fun, hair/product conversations raffles and more..........#baldwinevents #naturalhairmeetup #productswapparty #ladiesnight https://www.instagram.com/p/ByArd1ZAUlc/?igshid=orevnfkf3rng

[charscreations]

Shot outs to the talented, beautiful and warm hearted Kemi @msvixenhair of @vixenshair Studios for another phenomenal year of The Philly Natural Hair Meet Up. Kudos to you my sister. And keep up the amazing work of providing another platform for all our natural heads, MUA, and natural hand made product and hair care distributors. We applaud and thank you and your phenomenal team. - Char's Creations P.S. enjoy your Charming Body and Burning Oil ❤ #vixenhairstudio #charscreations #msvixenhair #naturalhairmeetup #mua #naturalhaircare #naturalhairstylist #afro #twists #locs #blackgirlmagic #naturalsrock #naturalhairproducts #skincare #expo #bblog #beautiful #girlboss #business #blackownedbusiness #womensupportingwomen (at TLO EVENT Complex)

[blacknaps]

She broke the internet with her dope prom dress now she will be launching her very own clothing line @curlpalooza! So excited for this, we are having a Curly Block Party 💕 I will be there doing a book signing more updates coming soon! Get tickets at http://bit.ly/awcurlpalooza #curlpalooza #type4hair #type4naturals #kinkychicks #kinksandcurls #4chair #4chairchicks #melaningoddess #melaninrich #melaninpoppin #kyebreaktheinternet #jerseylicious #philly #nyc❤️ #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhairevents #naturalhaircommunity

[naturaltrendsetters]

Come Celebrate 🤗 #TreatsAndTresses Sun, Oct. 15!! Celebrating 20 years of 'Setting Trends Naturally' w/ @naturaltrendsetters - Day  party style! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 << . Featuring: Complimentary admission Light refreshments Expert paneslists (incl @simonesetstrends) Live hair/beauty demos Vendors (incl @AnkaraDelights) Product giveaways sponsored by @miss_jessies, @alikaynaturals, @janecartersolution, @frizzfreecurls, @ankaramiami, & MORE! . . FREE RSVP via www.TreatsAndTresses2017.eventbrite.com. Link in @NaturalTrendsetters bio 😊 . 📸: @miamiculturemaven | #royalcoils #naturaltrendsetters #ankaramiami #naturalhair #naturalhairmeetup #naturalhairdaily #healthyhair #southflorida #naturalistas #hairexpo #hairshow #haircare #skincare #royalcoils #nts20 #TreatsAndTresses2017 #TreatsAndTresses Dont miss it this year Sunday 10/15 from 2pm to 7pm at KRAVE RESTURAUNT N LOUNGE 4519 n Pine Island Rd Sunrise Fl