THE Natural Hair and Beauty Expo, now in its third year, is set to once again bring vendors and natural hair advocates together to celebrate the diversity in African hair and beauty.
Organisers have invited bloggers and entrepreneurs with different focus points to document their experiences at the expo. Leah Misika, Lynn Komu, Lorna Mabuku as well as Varaa Hambira are expected to be live blogging at the event, giving their followers an insight into their different areas of expertise that range from fashion design, blogging, modelling and entrepreneurship to an interactive discussion that touches on different aspects of beauty.
Taking place on Saturday, 9 September at the International University of Management (IUM) Dorado Park campus in Windhoek, the expo will offer a platform that aims to introduce different topics and activities to those in attendance. With an African-inspired theme, organisers are promising a beautiful setting that will celebrate all things African.
As usual, vendors will be present to offer shoppers an array of beauty and hair products, food, beverages, home-made organic products, natural products for hair, skin and even beards. Others will bring in international hair care brands, hand made jewellery, local cuisine and so much more.
“Our wonderful sponsors 99FM will be covering the event and reaching a wider, more diverse audience, Tamasa Trading will indulge us with some lovely wine tasting whilst guests can have their cars washed by My Mobi car wash,” said Zodidi Gaseb, one of the founders and organisers of the event.
There will be a styling workshop on dreadlocks hosted by the Fashion Council of Namibia.
An event that aims to celebrate and create a culture of appreciating the diversity of natural African hair and beauty, the expo still strives to mark a very important shift in the way beauty is viewed not only in Namibia, but in Africa as a whole. Gaseb is proud of what the expo has achieved in such a short time.
“Three years on, what has been the greatest achievement is that we’ve had an increase in local entrepreneurship, especially from women. A widespread acceptance of natural hair in the workplace and in society in general. More and more discussions that raise awareness of self-love and acceptance as well as putting Namibia on the map in terms of relevant trending discussions and events.”
The international brand Wahl will also be showcasing activities on trimming hair and beards for men, and will feature a Q&A session.
Keeping to the high standards set in previous years, this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better. “We will have a local DJ keeping the beat going, performances by musicians such as Micheal Pulse and Slickartie, poetry, face and body painting, discussions on hair care, skin care, trending topics and activities for the kids,” said Gaseb. “We also encourage everyone to don African inspired outfits as there will be great prizes to be won!”
The expo will take place from 10h00 to 17h00. Tickets are available from webtickets.com.
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