Kinky Hair Unlocked Event Takes on Atlanta

What do you get when you combine the most sought after celebrity natural hair stylist, some of the top bloggers and vloggers in the natural hair community, certified natural hair experts, and over 250 natural beauties from all over the US? A one-of-a-kind hair care experience called Kinky Hair Unlocked. Naturally Glam was selected to provide media coverage for the event, and we had a blast!

4c naturals stop for a quick selfie at the Kinky Hair Unlocked event in Atlanta on April 24, 2015. Photo credit: Tiffany Josephs

Kinky Hair Unlocked – a brand-new hair care experience designed specifically for naturals with tightly coiled curls – took place in Atlanta on April 24, 2015. The Friday before one of the largest natural hair shows in the world, Kinky Hair Unlocked was a one-of-a-kind hair care symposium geared toward educating women on how to achieve maximum length and healthy hair from their scalp to their ends.

Dr. Kari Williams, healthy hair guru to some of the top celebrities, speaks to the nearly 200 naturalistas at the Kinky Hair Unlocked event in Atlanta. Photo credit: Tiffany Josephs

The event was the brainchild of Trudy Susan, founder of 4cHairChick.com – the #1 online community dedicated to celebrating women with type 4 natural hair.

“I wanted to create a unique, in-person hair care experience unlike any other,” said Susan. “Kinky Hair Unlocked is different than other natural hair events because our line-up of speakers is comprised primarily of certified experts – including a scientist, trichologist and celebrity cosmetologist & stylist – that can speak to the science, chemistry and expert techniques that lead to strong, healthy and beautiful hair. It’s a perspective that is often left out of the natural hair conversation.”

Event Highlights & Speakers

With some of the top names in natural hair on board, including premiere sponsor Dark & Lovely Au Naturale, Kinky Hair Unlocked offered attendees a fun and informational evening packed with:

• Styling lessons specifically for type 4 naturals by Felicia Leatherwood, the celebrity stylist behind the red-carpet looks of some of your favorite celebrities, including Teyonah Parris, Ava DuVernay and Jill Scott
• Educational workshops from natural hair advocate Jouelzy and trichologist to the stars, Dr. Kari Williams
• Meet & greets with some of the top bloggers & vlogglers around, including confirmed guests Jenell B. Stewart of Kinky Coily Me, Kriss Larson of NaturalMe4c, Ijeoma Eboh of Klassy Kinks, Sister Scientist Erica Douglas, and more
• Opportunities to shop dozens of natural hair care brands, including products from Eden Bodyworks, at the Tendrils & Curls pop-up store
• A special presentation from premiere sponsor Dark & Lovely Au Naturale
• Networking with other natural beauties
• Complimentary cocktails for VIP guests courtesy of MYX Fusion; and more

Some of the most well-known 4c bloggers and vloggers around came out to celebrate at the Kinky Hair Unlocked event (left to right: Ijeoma Eboh, Jenell B. Stewart, Tiffany Davis, Kriss Larson and Sister Scientist Erica Douglas). Photo credit: Tiffany Josephs