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Out & About: Hampton Roads International Natural Hair Meetup Day

Posted on May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

2013 Hampton Roads INHMD 009On May 18, naturalistas in over 60 cities including Tokyo and the Netherlands gathered to celebrate natural hair for the International Natural Hair Meetup Day.  Founded by Adeea Rogers, The Trendy Socialite, the purpose of this event is to set aside a day to gather together the Natural Hair Community to learn and embrace our hair, and each other.  I was blessed to be able to co-host this year’s event with Michelle of Desired Beauty Supplies.

The event was held at Baxter’s Sports Lounge in downtown Norfolk, in their chic 2013 Hampton Roads INHMD 015VIP Lounge.  The event sold out a week before, so the room was packed with ladies ready to have fun, and be educated about natural hair.  Each attendee received a swag bag filled with at least one full-sized product along with tons of sample size products from event sponsors.  The event was presented by Natural Girls Rock, and other event sponsors included Lustrasilk CurlMax, EDEN BodyWorks, Karen’s Body Beautiful, Koils by Nature, SheaMoisture, Blue Magic, Isabelle’s Own, Curls, African Pride, Curls Unleashed, and the list goes on.  For our Hampton Roads event, we also had NeNe’s Secret, Design  Essentials, and PuraBody Naturals as sponsors.  Visit http://www.inhmd.com for a complete list of sponsors and links to their websites!

2013 Hampton Roads INHMD 005The event kicked off with a Q&A session with local naturals Ashley of Curly Cubaminican, Sherry of Curly Brown Girl, Deanna of Naturally Creole, Samara of Styled Chic, Shawna of Shawna Locs & Braids, and hair stylist/hair artist Hadney Alexander.  They answered questions about fashion and makeup trends, hair care and loc care.  Then Wendy (Above & Beyond Salon in Hampton), Prenik (Fruit of the Spirit Salon in Virginia Beach) and the rest of the Design Essentials team took over and did an amazing education session about what products to use to achieve the desired style you want.

The night ended with several giveaways, and shopping with the vendors. The official event photos are coming soon, but to get a sneak peak of all the fun, check out the pictures I took during the event  by clicking here!

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Maintaining My Wash & Go Style

Posted on May 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

The weather is finally warming up, at least this week in Hampton Roads, so I did my first wash & go style in a long time. I used OBIA Natural Hair products in order to style my hair. After washing and conditioning my hair, I worked in small sections to define my curls. In each section, I sprayed the Curl Hydration Spray, then applied the Curl Moisture Cream and detangled more using a modified Denman brush. Once the section was tangle-free, I applied the Curl Enhancing Custard and smoothed through the hair, and let my curls define. I used a pony tail holder to keep my hair stretched as I went from section to section. After I was all done, I sat under a hooded dryer for about 30 minutes to dry.

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At night, I’ve been putting my hair in large, somewhat loose Bantu knots to keep the hair stretched. This has worked really well, and since they are not tight, my curl definition is not totally lost. Every other night, I apply Earth’s Nectar Monoi Hair Milk, which is more like a butter or pomade, to add some moisture and sheen to my hair. So far I’ve been able to maintain this look for 5 days, and I plan to keep it going until I restyle this weekend. I find that when I keep my curls and coils stretched, this prevents tangles and knots, and reduces breakage. This is why I keep was & go styles to a minimum. Normally I do twists to stretch my hair, but having this option to stretch my hair after doing a wash & go style is awesome. You will see this style a lot!

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Out & About: Return of the Curls ‘Curls Gone Wild’ RVA

Posted on May 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

You’ve heard (or read) me talking about Return of the Curls for the last several weeks, and finally May 4 rolled around! Return of the Curls brings the largest natural expo and fashion show event in Richmond, VA, and this year’s theme was Curls Gone Wild. I attended along with my mom for most of the day. We shopped the vendors, got lots of samples, and listen to a few of the guest speakers.

Here are some pictures of all the fun we had. I can’t wait to attend the Greensboro event next on July 13!

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Return of the Curls: What to Expect This Year

Posted on May 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

Wondering what to expect from the Return of the Curls ‘Curls Gone Wild’ Expo? Me too! Well last year I had the pleasure of being the event coordinator as well a stone fashion show host. While he experience was great, I can honestly say I missed the entire event. The joys of being the event coordinator – you are to busy running the show, you don’t get to see much of it! So this will sort of be my first time attending a Return of the Curls expo as a guest, so I’m excited about what is in store.
The schedule has just been released, and there is a great lineup. Everything from hair care to makeup, live big chops to hair styling tips. I will even be speaking this year on how to have a successful blog! Check out the schedule below!

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Here are some pictures from last year’s event to get you geared up for what will go down this weekend!

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Advanced online tickets END Thursday, May 2. They are $20 in advance, and will be $30 thereafter. TIckets are good for both days of the RVA show; there will not be any one day show tickets. Get yours now at http://www.returnofthecurls.com!

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International Natural Hair Meetup Day is May 18

Posted on April 29, 2013 | Leave a comment

The International Natural Hair Meetup Day is an annual one-day event. Its purpose is to allow the opportunity for women across the country to meet in their own communities while networking, sharing and meeting (virtually) other women across the country participating in meetups on the same day. Natural hair meetups are events designed to share information, techniques, inspiration and products to aid individuals in their natural hair journey.

Attendees of the natural hair meetup will be able to:

  • Meet other naturals in their area
  • Gain exposure to natural hair product lines and companies
  • Learn the process of planning and executing a natural hair meetup (event hosts)
  • Meet natural hair and beauty bloggers and Youtube vloggers
  • Network with other natural hair meetup organizers (event hosts)
  • Discover resources, techniques, products and people that can serve as inspiration and information for the natural hair care journey

At the “Glam Night Out” International Natural Hair Meetup Day event in Hampton Roads, VA, attendees will enjoy:

  • Swag Bags for all attendees, whether Gen Adm or VIP ticket purchased
  • Light refreshments provided; cash bar available
  • One entry into the giveaways from INHMD sponsors
  • Exclusive vendors Desired Beauty Supplies, Glamourholics featuring Motives Cosmetics, and The Final Touch Jewelry & Accessories
  • Additional entries into giveaways when you shop with our vendors
  • Q & A session with professional hair stylists and natural hair & beauty bloggers

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

There is not an age limit. However, there will be a bartender available so that attendees can purchase alcoholic beverages.  To purchase alcoholic beverages, you will need a valid ID.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can email us at events@desiredbeautysupplies.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

We ask that you either bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your smart phone or tablet for easy check-in.  However, we will have an electronic guest list using the Eventbrite Entry Manager application so if you should happen to forget yours, we should be able to find you on our guest list.

What is the refund policy?

Tickets purchased before May 4 are subject to a full refund within 72 hours of purchase.  All sales are final for tickets purchased on or after May 4.

Who are the event sponsors?

See below for the most up to date list of sponsors!

TITLE Sponsor
Natural Girls Rock

GOLD and Sample Sponsor

Lustrasilk CurlMax

EDEN BodyWorks

CRYSTAL and Sample Sponsor

Koils by Nature

Sample Sponsors
Alikay Naturals
Blue Magic
Curls
Curls Unleashed
Doo Gro
FCA Naturals
Isabella’s Own
Karen’s Body Beautiful
Overnight Naturals
Sof N Free Nothing But
Shea Moisture

Giveaway Sponsors
Curl Collection
Just Luvly Accessories
Sisters With Beauty

Coupon Code Sponsors
Azariah’s Innocence
B Natural Apparel
BTP Hair
Coco Curls
Curl Collection
EasyCape
It’s All Buttah
MaineElement Love
MaMocha Naturals
Natural Hair Box
Overnight Naturals
Reve Essentials
Sincere-Ly Naturale Apothecary
Sisters w/Beauty
SoapyLuv
Talflife
The Pomade Shop
The Urban Rose
Virtuous Creations
WonderCurl

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