Upcoming Event: the ARTisan Cafe

For tickets visit: http://artisancafevajune2013.eventbrite.com/#

NuSol Natural Hair & Beauty Expo April 20th, 2013

Nu Sol Natural Hair & Beauty Expo​ 

APRIL 20, 2013​ 

Durham Convention Center/Marriott Hotel 

301 W. Morgan Street, Durham NC

(From the Nu Sol Website www.nusolnaturalhairexpo.com/ ) 

Promoting Natural Hair as well as a Natural Lifestyle ​ The Annual NuSol Natural Hair and Beauty Expo is a unique showcase offering seminars, vendors, and a host of other elements promoting, not only natural hair but a natural lifestyle. ​ 

Our expo will feature special health screenings, breast cancer awareness, exercising techniques, weight loss, and healthy eating. 

 If you are actively seeking new information and new solutions to natural hair and beauty as well as a healthy lifestyle, then this is our Special Invitation to you. ​ 

We have carefully designed a day to educate through workshops, empower with musical performances, and encourage a positive self-image through engaging dialogue. Our main mission is to introduce our guests to natural hair and skin care products. For our VIP Guests, a relaxation room equipped with refreshments will be provided.

Upcoming Event: Harrisburg, PA - Natural Hair Care Expo 2013

The Evolution of a Natural Revolution/ End Childhood Obesity 

New  Location: 

Raddison Hotel, 

1150 Camp Hill Bypass, 

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Sat. April 6, 2013

6PM to 11PM

3rd Stop in the Natural Hair Care Evolution Tour 2013

The Evolution of a Natural Revolution 15 state tour makes its first ever stop in Harrisburg PA. This expo will feature tour host Consir Thot, Professor Griff of Public Enemy, Malaika Cooper tour manager and celebrity hairstylists, Micheal Imhotep of the Afrikan History Network, Precise Science, Quban Spitlatin, Stixx also feautured guests Maat doing book signings Whatz in Your Womb, Madonna Awotwi (sankofa the Poet), Jubair Freeverse Yother, and many others to be announced. There will be a special youth workshop addressing education, teen violence/bullying and Inside Body Health. This is an event the whole family can enjoy!

There will be lot's of vendors, educational workshops for free (after $10 cover charge), and food!

 Introducing carrot tuna, wheat meat, vegan cheesecake and some of the best healthy food and desserts.

 Tickets are $10/Youth 12 and under free accompanied by an adult. Vending booths and information tables available

Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market

Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market Website


Check out the Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market. They have great vendors and my new favorite find Rose Above Cafe and Bakery. They make the best bean pies on the east end. They also make an awesome ginger pineapple drink, Jamaican sorrel drink (minus the alcohol), and other bake goods.

Check out the Sorrel drink in the picture!

 

15 Month Braidlocs Update

Here is my 15 month braidlocs update. The back of my head has locked completely. The top of my head still has a few curlies on the end of my locs. I was a little impatient; therefore, I ended up cutting some of them off. My hair is starting to thicken up nicely, and I am finally seeing some length.  My current regimen is I wash with Dr Bonner's Peppermint Castile Soap (diluted) every two weeks.  For a treat, I also use my own herbal hair rinse with apple cider vinegar once a month. Water is key to my locs; so, I mist them daily with water and a drop of peppermint essential oil. I moisturize with Brown Sugar Naturals herbal hair oil every other day. I tried to get my hair palm rolled once, but I do not like the look of my scalp showing. Currently, to re-tighten my locs, I interlock every 3 months. It is still a learning and growing process for me, but I am loving it! I am excited to see what my locs will look like at 24 months. I realize that not all locs are the same. Considering that my hair has a fine texture, I know that my process will be a little longer than most.

Upcoming Event: Philly International Lock Conference October 6th & 7th, 2012

Natural Cutie of the Year 2012 Memphis, TN

Natural Cutie of the Year 2012 

Whitehaven Celebration Complex 

3270 Elvis Presley 

Memphis, TN 38116

Here is information about the pageant on their website:

RBG productions brings you another "edutaining" event. On 8/19/12 come out and witness beautiful natural women compete to be named the "Natural Cutie of the Year" . This event will have live music, beautiful natural women, helpful hair information and a host of great local vendors. Doors open at 6, show starts at 7.If you are interested in being a vendor or a sponsor please call 901-236-2021. Tickets will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Last year sold out so get your tickets early. Prepare to be educated, enlightened, and entertained! 

http://naturalcutie2012.eventbrite.com/
http://www.naturalcuties.org/

22nd Down Home Family Reunion

The 22nd Annual Down Home Family Reunion will take place from 4pm to 11pm, Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Abner Clay Park located neat Belvidere and West Leigh Streets.

Here is more information from Elegba Folklore Society:
The 22nd Annual Down Home Family Reunion explores a full spectrum of music, dance, stories, food, shopping and enrichment in this Celebration of African American Folklife. It's a heritage festival that takes attendees on a folkloric journey from West Africa through the Caribbean and into America. Of course, Virginia is at the historic epicenter of the latter movement.

Legendary funk Rock & Roll Hall of Fame all-stars, Original P, will headline the event. Elegba Folklore Society's culturally enriching performance company will appear with a colorful and interactive program of African dance, music and the oral tradition that celebrates the oneness of the African Diaspora.

As a highlight of the 22nd Annual Down Home Family Reunion attendees will have the chance to participate in two Interactive Folkloric Demonstrations. Attendees can see and learn about the richness of ancient Kemet (Egypt), African people in antiquity and Africaʼs influence on world development in the Our African Story exhibit.

Events for children and teens are focused in the Annie Tyler Memorial New Skool Pavilion and include take-home craft making, moon bouncing, games, performances on the New Skool Stage and more.

Food is a familiar way to continue the celebration of shared traditions, and it continues to be a centerpiece for the Down Home Family Reunion. This year's
selections will include Southern style chicken, corn-fried fish, an assortment of down home vegetables, frozen fruits and mouth-watering desserts that are African-inspired and Southern favorites.

Down Home Family Reunion is grateful to offer parking for the Family Festival in the lots at Belvidere Medical Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church and Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. Signage will help direct patrons to these locations.

Return Of The Curls Expo & Fashion Show

If you missed The Return of the Curls Expo, then you missed a great show in the Richmond, VA area. There were vendors such as Curls, Shea Moisture, Karen's Body Beautiful, Brown Sugar Naturals, Shea Radiance, Tree Naturals, Herbal Body Blessings, Jewel Afrika, and more! They also had a fashion show for up and coming fashion designers. Here are some of the fashions that were shown at the event:

The event was hosted by Keenya Kelly Griffin http://www.keenyakelly.com/. There will be a Holiday Trunk Show on November 18th, 2012. If it was anything like Return of the Curls, then you do not want to miss it!

We will post more photos of the event on our photos page.