Afro Hair and Beauty Live 2012

This June, The Business Design Centre in Islington played host to Afro Hair and Beauty Live who were celebrating their 30^th year.

On the 3-4 June, over 100 exhibitors and even more guests came together to experience two exciting days of stage shows, hair demonstrations and pampering experiences. Top stylists and beauticians including Retailers included Black Beauty & Hair, Hair by Sleek, Miss Jessie’s and Mixed Chicks were there to offer tips and advice on the best beauty products and regimes.

The event is all about hair, beauty and lifestyle and the freebies on arrival supported this, inviting people to visit as many stands as possible.

Research has shown that black women spend more on hair and beauty products than white women and Afro Hair and Beauty Live definitely inspires this, with an array of products on sale, many at discounted prices and the chance for them to be treated to makeovers and have their hair done.

Inside the event was a salon where visitors could receive treatments, a ‘Natural Zone’ were renowned artists were on hand to advise people who would rather not use chemicals and heavy products and the beauty and accessories zone where henna and nail artists were ready and waiting to give henna tattoos and nail art.

To top it all off, there was The Afro Chic Fashion Show which incorporated the style of the event with many African prints and designs, all inspired by the clothes worn in African and Caribbean countries.

Having once been just a small trade show, Afro Hair and Beauty Live has grown into a lifestyle event for young black women everywhere.