Taking place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, Afro Hair and Beauty Live 2019 is back at the Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street Islington London N1 0QH. Featuring a huge range of products, hairdressers, panels and live demonstrations, the two day event is targeted specifically at people of colour.
Many years ago, when I was younger, my disposable income greater and the Afro Hair and Beauty was based in Alexandra Palace, this would be an event I wouldn’t dare miss. I would watch the shows intently, learning new ways to care for my hair. I would stock up on hair products, people watch and admire the women walking past with their hair in so many different styles. I’ve not been to Afro Hair and Beauty in over a decade, maybe even longer, so I’m very excited to see it this year with completely fresh eyes.
I’ve learned a lot over the years on how to care for my hair and my daughter’s crowns too. Thankfully, social media and blogs have made access to information and inspiration so much easier. Actual physical events including the infamous Afro Hair and Beauty Live are still a priceless part of the culture. Being able to meet with brands in person, to network and meet like-minded people is imperative.
Fashion at Afro Hair and Beauty Live 2019
Inclusivity takes center stage in the AHBL fashion space. DIVERSITY19 by Haiti73 Agency tackles beauty standards. Celebrating black hairstyling and a strong inclusive cast of models in all shapes, sizes and ages supported by glam team Josh Hair & SO Aesthetic Makeup. Twenty stalls featuring arts & crafts, accessories, and new designers including Nzingha, Kelis Africa, Beauty of LDN & Cowrie Design. DIVERSITY19 panel discussion covers Beauty and the Myth, Fitness, What About Curves and How to Grow Your On-line Business.
Competitions during Afro Hair and Beauty Live
Catch the S-Curl Battle of the Barber AND Beard Master competition, f.r.e.s.h and clean cuts every time! And VOTE for who slayed it best in the third Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE Instagram Hair Stylist competition #Bestshot2019
Head over to the Lusters stand and enter the Face of Pink #NewFaceofPink competition in collaboration with Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Lusters Education Team will also be there to school you on new styling techniques, healthy hair tips & hair analysis.
One lucky winner and their bestie will be going Afro Punk Paris!! to see Janelle Monae, Little Simz, afrobeat giants, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage and plenty, plenty more. Enter the As I Am at Afro Punk festival experience competition on the As I Am stand!
Tickets for Afro Hair and Beauty Live
Tickets are available here and start at £13 when bought in advance.
Stay tuned to my Instagram Stories on the day for live coverage of the event!
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