Thousands came out over the weekend for the fifth annual ‘Curlfest’ – a beauty festival that takes place in Brooklyn, NY, and is designed to celebrate the natural curls, afros and braids of people of colour.
Hosted by the Curly Girl Collective, Curlfest is described as a "Mecca of afros, twist-outs, curls (and beards) set to a soundtrack of positive energy."
The event gathers big names in natural beauty, as well as fashion venders and major music acts, to celebrate natural hair in a safe, welcoming environment.
Curlfest co-founder, Gia Lowe, spoke with media about the event, saying: “There has been a void in our voice…and together we’re saying we are here, we are enough.
"We're going to do whatever we can to ensure that this experience is bigger and better every year.”
The Curly Girl Collective is an experiential marketing group that specialises in multicultural beauty. Their events find unique ways to connect the latest products and brands to its network of fans and influencers, and create fun spaces for women of colour to celebrate their natural beauty.
