Summer is fast approaching and the only place to be this May Bank Holiday is Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2018! Europe’s biggest afro hair, beauty and lifestyle show is back to help you look and feel your best with ‘the Ultimate Experience’ on 27th and 28th May at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Hair slay
Get in on the show’s exclusives where all the main hair players like Palmer’s, Camille Rose Naturals, Revlon Realistic, Aunt Jackie’s and As I Am will be unveling exciting product launches. Luster’s, Mielle Organics, Avlon and Cantu will be offering free expert tips and advice tailored to you and your hair type.
It’s good to talk
Engage in live panel discussions and seminars featuring Las Vegas based, chef Keidi Awadu on how to live longer consuming raw food. Curls Au Naturel will lead a discussion of self-love as well as providing traditional African methods to straighten your child’s hair without heat. Arise and Shine Cosmetics and Restored Naturally talk hair loss from menopause and other unsuspecting contributions. Culturing Success discuss how to manage faith and hair. Enjoy a Live Hair Panel where award-winning hairdressers from USA and UK will answer your questions.
Exclusive debuts
In need of a new beauty fix? Make like celebrities Eva Marcille and Teyana and get to know Urban Skin Rx. The award-winning melanin skincare experts specialising in skincare for darker skin tones and those with common skin problems. For luscious shea butter formulations, visit R&R Luxury from essential oils, soaps and home fragrance. There will makeovers and a nail salon too.
Afro-Pop Up
Fashion designers from the UK, Europe and Africa will be bringing you the latest styles and trends in this year’s Afro Pop-Up section. Discovery and learning are the themes of the day in the lifestyle lounge produced by head fashion curator, Agnes Cazin. Engaging talks will cover everything from mental health (Manhood & Womanhood Academy), Black Skin Directory will be busting beauty myths and special guest, June Sarpong MBE (author of new book, Diversify), will lead a talk on literature alongside the authors of Slay In Your Lane The Black Girl Bible.