Baltimore Natural Hair Show 2010
Yesterday, I attended the Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo in Baltimore with a friend who also wears her hair natural. For my non-Black peeps, ‘natural’ for Black folk, refers to those of us who choose to not use chemicals to alter the natural texture of our hair. We let the natural texture that God blessed us with shine forth proudly.
The show took place at the Pikesville Hilton, and it looked like they got a nice crowd. There were so many people moving through that show that in places it was difficult to move around. But it was just lovely to be in the presence of so many other people who are embracing natural hair styles. I don’t think I’ve ever been in the same room with so many other people who had dreadlocs!
I collected a bunch of business cards, got some free samples of products I’d like to try and Rae and I both got a hand treatment using Ginger & Brown Sugar polish by Adiva. It felt just blissful on my hands as the sugar crystals gently exfoliated the dead skin from my hands and left them feeling silky smooth and moisturized. I will be snagging a jar of that stuff.
I met Pam, from Koils by Nature in person and thanked her for her lovely skin and hair care products that I ordered online from her. I found her on Facebook, and what drew me to her was her goal of getting on the Oprah Winfrey show. I recommend the Sweet Almond Joy body butter. It smells great, and leaves your skin feeling nourished and moist without feeling greasy.
We met authors, travel agents and natural/wellness providers as well. There is a similar event coming up in DC in April, so all of my local, natural peeps might want to check it out:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262414266330&index=1
Hi Evelyn,
Sounds like you had a nice time. I wish they would have something like that in Philadelphia. I’m sure they would have a big crowd. I visited my daughter’s church one Sunday and I was surprised at the amount of young black females, including my duaghter that have embraced their natural hair. It was astonishing. I’m the only woman of color in my office that sports Sisterlocks and everyone is always complimenting me about the look. I have had this look for over 10 years!! I work in weave and wig nation in my office, but is okay. I’m excited about seeing you in May!