Archive for the ‘Hair Shows’ Category
Motions – Naturally You
I can’t think of the words to express how blessed I feel. I think lucky or excited beyond measure are a few phrases that reveal my emotions perfectly.
Let me explain. I was recently invited to a luncheon hosted by MOTIONS hair care products. MOTIONS is mainly known for their relaxers, but now the company has created a new line of products for natural hair called Naturally You. I attended the affair that launched the entire line. The event took place in my hometown, New York City, at the magnificent Mondrian Hotel in Soho. I haven’t visited New York since I relocated to New Mexico in June. I was clearly happy to return to my old neighborhood, and most of all, to be a part of a new product line that celebrates natural hair care.
Back in my perm days, I often used MOTIONS relaxer, and because of my familiarity with the company, I was extremely excited about having the opportunity to investigate their latest brand for kinky hair. Naturally You consists of five major items that include a Moisturizing Cleanser, Smoothing Conditioner, Deep Conditioning Masque, Hydrating Pudding and Radiating Gloss. Each product was produced for curly hair and infused with Shea Butter, Coconut and Avocado oils. As I see it, one of the best things about Naturally You is the price. Items range from $6.00 to $7.00 which clearly makes them affordable.
Whether you’re wearing your natural hair in tightly-coiled curls, loose ringlets, flowing waves or super straight, new MOTIONS Naturally You products are specially-formulated to moisturize your hair with essential natural oils. Embrace the incredible beauty of your natural hair with Motions Naturally You. For more information visit us at http://bit.ly/zxbd4g.
Check out the pictures below from the event that launched it all.
With Karen an executive at MOTIONS
Getting my nails done.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Motions via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Motions
Natural’s Night Out – NYC
I am ready and excited to attend a natural hair expo in New York City. I am not sure about the line up of venders or speakers but I hear it is to be a wonderful event. I need to purchase hair products but have been holding off because of this show. Hopefully items will be sold at a discount so I can buy waaay more than I need. :)
WHO: Natural’s Night Out
WHAT: Natural Hair Expo
WHEN: Saturday, June 4
WHERE: Open House Gallery located at 201 Mulberry Street
TIME: 4:00 to 10:00pm
Going Natural
Check me out on the Going Natural website promoting the products at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) during Memorial Day weekend.
http://going-natural.com/Events/A-Going-Natural-Makeover.html
BAM
Every Memorial Day weekend The Brooklyn Academy Music (BAM) has an African Arts festival that includes an array of food, clothes, art, jewelry, hair care items and so much more. One of the main events at BAM is the African dance performance that features a different African dance theme each year. This year a company from Cuba is the main attraction. I saw them perform last week during a preview show and they were spectacular.
After watching their dance routine, for the first time in a long time, I thought about continuing my African dance training. I always enjoyed that style of dance because it can be very magical and the steps tell a story with lots of personality.
This year at BAM I was asked to be a hair model for Going Natural hair care products. The founder of Going Natural told her hair story on Permed to Natural. Check out her feature Here. I had two strand twists put in using Going Natural’s No More Knots leave-in conditioner and Silky Shea Hair Butter.
Check out the pictures from BAM and my hair modeling experience below.
The hair piece was made by the stylist. She is in Brooklyn, NY and can be reached at info@bohemiansoul.com and www.bosohair.com.
Before the two strand twist I wore a curly afro.
Luv her curls.
Red head diva.
Check out this silver fox. She doesn’t understand why her natural mane recieves so much attention.
Texas Black Expo’s Beauty Under One Roof
To all my Texas peeps and anyone who wants to travel to the State to attend the Texas Black Expo and a natural hair meet up which is part of the Expo check out the information below.
When: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22
Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A
1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Price: One Day Pass $10 – Two Day Pass $16
For more about the Expo click HERE.
World Natural Hair Show 2011
When: April 30 to May 1
Where: Georgia International Convention Center located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse in College Park, Georgia
Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm
More Info: www.naturalhairshow.org
If you attend please share your photos with us!
Natural Hair Care Expos in 2011
Natural Hair Care Exodus will tour to eight states in 2011 revealing loads of extraordinary events with information about natural hair and it’s care. Folks in Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Tennessee, New England, Massachusetts and Ohio, look for dates and cities in your market.
Hey - What happend to New York?!
Anyway check out the video.
The Nappiology Natural Hair Expo 2010
I received an email from Nappiology to spread the word.
Nappiology, Inc. is Celebrating their 3rd year Nappiversary!!!
You have already joined the movement, Join the Celebrations!!!
Sunday, November 7, 2010; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Entry Fee of $10 at the Door
University of Texas at Arlington; E.H. Hereford University Center; Bluebonnet Room; 300 West First Street; Arlington, TX 76010
For more info visit www.nappiology.net
Transcendence Natural Hair Show Review
I’m writing this post at 6:30am on my way to the Food Co-Op in Park Slope. I like to get there early because the place is small and it’s always crowded. Loads of people like to eat organic food for little money and I am one of them. I don’t mind taking the hike from Bensonhurst to Park Slope because to me it is worth it.
I am sitting on an outside train platform waiting for the D. It’s dark. It looks like it could be 10:00 or 11:00pm instead of almost 7:00am! Fall mornings are spooky. The birds are awake and they are busy chatting. I hear a variety of chirps and tweets. I wonder what they are talking about. They are loud too. Uh oh. Somebody got in trouble.
I am thinking about my shopping list as I board the train but, actually, this post is supposed to be about the Transcendence Natural Hair Show I went to last weekend.
The event was free for the public so that is always a plus. The first thing I noticed was the vendors. There were more vendors selling trinkets, jewelry, clothes, purses, natural face products and soaps then there were items for the hair. I was hoping to see hair care products galore plus tools to style natural hair as well as books and even natural hair pieces. This event appeared to be more of an African Arts Festival instead of a natural hair show.
Once I saw that the food was ready I walked in its direction hoping to find a vegetarian dish. “We have curry potatoes you can eat,” the cook said to me. “Do you want to try some?” As I watched the man gather the potatoes on a fork for me to taste I noticed a small piece of meat in the pan. “Oh there is a piece of meat in the dish,” I said. “No it’s not! No it’s not!” “That’s okay. I’ll pass. Thanks anyway.” I was not in the mood to pay for a lie.
I left. I didn’t even stick around to find out if Soul Summit showed up for the house music dance party and I defiantly didn’t go back the next day for the hair show that cost $30. So I did not have a good experience while at my first natural hair show. I wasn’t even inspired to take a lot of pictures but I did capture a few. Check them out below.
Really nice sista promoting her self published book on natural healthcare. I can’t find the literature she gave me, if I even took any, and I can’t read the website on her shirt. Dang!
En’tyce Your Beauty Products is a really cool natural hair care line. Check it out at www.entyce-your-beauty.com
Two years of new growth. Her hair looked gorgeous!
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Collard Greens
Kale
Red Chard
Agave
Almond Milk
Sunflower Oil
Sweet Stir Fry Peppers
Onions
Long Grain Brown Rice
Red Quinoa
Soy Chocolate Pudding
Millet
Carrots
Mushrooms…
Transcendence Natural Hair Show
I cannot believe I am actually able to go to a natural hair show. I also get to groove to House music with one of the best in the business – Soul Summit – later that evening. I always go to their events at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn during the Summer. They are really good.
I met up with one of the organizers, Onyx, and he told me about the hair show. This is going to be my first natural hair show – no – my first hair show period. I wonder what it will be like. I guess like any other expo. Well, check out the information below. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, October 23 and Sunday October 24; 9:00 – 7:00pm; Sanders Studios NYC; 525 Waverly Avenue; Between Atlantic Avenue and Fulton Street; Brooklyn, New York.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Some Highlights: Saturday: Soul Summit Dance Party; Sunday: Hair Show from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
