Afro Hair and Beauty LIVE 2013

AHB

With the arrival of summer, Europe’s largest lifestyle event for women (and men) of colour is back!

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE returns showcasing the latest season trends and hottest upcoming styles from across the pond.

Taking place at the Islington Business Design Centre on 26th & 27th May the event will house a vibrant mix of hairstyle demonstrations, fashion shows, makeovers and live entertainment.

Why not spend your Bank Holiday weekend in style!

What to expect:

WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Here is where all the magic of beauty happens!

On site renowned experts and award-winning hair and makeup artists will be offering advice on skincare, natural styles and relaxers.

Some of the best experts include:

  • Noire Essence who will be presenting the truth about black hair. This means that all myths about black hair can now be put to rest as participants will be given FREE access to hair regimen tools which will inevitably improve the growth and texture of hair.
  • Dr Reginald Mitchell aka Dr Hair will be holding a seminar talking about everything to do with hair breakage, hair scalp analysis, children’s hair and hair styling tips you can do in the comfort of your home.
  • Natasha Briscoe, founder of Arise and Shine will be sharing information on diseases that are responsible for certain types of hair loss. And the natural remedies that can be taken to reduce symptoms associated with it.
  • T444Z which is dubbed as the miraculous hair food for natural or relaxed hair will be showing you how you can say good bye to your receding hair line, if your hair is thinning, if you wish to improve the thickness, length and health of your hair. This could be your time to hang up your lace front wigs and start rocking your own hair
  • You can find out how you can have flawless looking skin while earning an extra income with Mary Kay as well as bagging yourself goodies on the day.

 STAGE SHOWS 

This year’s fashion show is being sponsored by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).  The BHF is the UK’s number one heart charity and is committed to raising awareness of heart disease – UK’s single biggest killer.  Did you know that African Caribbean people are twice as likely to have a stroke as people of European origin?  The show will be introduced by Michelle White, whose heart problems began at just 26 but she is a survivor and a supporter of the BHF.

JJ Rocks Consultancy will also be hosting an impeccable fashion show and pop-up boutique, with an eclectic mix of designers from established labels such as Ade Bakare to emerging labels such as Binghi’s Boutique.

The theme will be “Empowering Women”: the confidence, strength and beauty that a woman exudes both inside and out.

The Boutique aims to encompass all that is beautiful and chic. From handmade accessories to exquisitely made clothing with influences spanning across continents.

Jodi Barima, Founder of JJ Rocks is a London/Paris fashion week designer/stylist and consultant. Her partner Dennica-Abdo Markham, Founder of US Company Fashion Meets music LA/London is also an events manager with grass roots in PR & Live Entertainment. This dynamic duo aim to raise the bar of Afro Hair and beauty Live with their conceptual show stopping surprises.

Be prepared to be wowed as ‘Fantasy Hair’ makes a comeback to the stage. The legendary hair competition will feature award-winning hairdressers who will battle against each other and have their creative prowess put to the test.

Stakes will be raised even higher at the ‘Battle of the Barbers’ as the winner will take home a prize draw of a £1000. The competition will see barbers go head to head in a 15 minute freestyle cutting challenge. Find out who will be able to cut the sharpest, fastest and most creatively!

EXHIBITION

Get your hands on the best products from around the world, brought to you by the people that make them. Skin serums, body butters, hair extensions and everything in between, all ready to be tried and tested by you!

Take time out to be indulged with a customised manicure at one of the many pop-up beauty booths or take the stress off your mind with an Indian head massage or spa facial. From beautiful henna tattoos to professional eyebrow threading and eyelash extensions all at cut prices, you will leave feeling totally revived and refreshed.

Hair lovers will enjoy the interactive debate — a show’s first — and can put questions to our expert panel affiliated with major brands such as Mazuri, Mixed Chicks, Taliah Waajid and Jane Carter.

Under one roof taking place over two days, you do not want to miss the array of live demos, catwalk shows, celebrity guest appearance and amazing one-off show discounts that are exclusive ONLY to Afro Hair & Beauty Live. To name a few of the exclusive offers – Supermalt are offering a Sanctuary Spa day out (the winner will be announced on stage) and 02 will be distributing free international SIM cards.

Although this is an event for people of colour, Afro Hair and Beauty Live will also cater for people who in general are seeking full volume, long luscious locks for achieving the Cheryl Cole look.

So why not take advantage of the promotional ticket offer – £2 off. For more information about Afro Hair & Beauty Live visit – http://www.afrohairshow.com

Share

Many Voices to Tell a Story: A Walking Tour of Berlin Jazz – Corina Kwami at TEDxGoodenoughCollege

Hat tip: 360 degrees of diversity

Ms Kwami is a jazz, soul and funk performer and aspiring social epidemiologist. After finishing her degree at Georgetown University, Corina worked and performed in Switzerland and Germany. She has also launched an initiative, “Jazz, Swing & Funk Walking Tours Berlin” which provides interactive, historic tours of jazz in Berlin in order to promote dialogue on culture and performance in an urban setting. The tour includes visits to sites in several of Berlin’s neighborhoods where jazz, swing and funk have developed alongside historical milestones with surprise performances at each site. She is currently a degree candidate at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Share

Cecile Kyenge, Italy’s first black Cabinet minister, has exposed the nation’s ugly race problem

Italian Integration Minister Cecile Kyenge

Source: mail.com

One politician from a party that not long ago ruled in a coalition derided what he called Italy’s new “bonga bonga government.” On Wednesday, amid increasing revulsion over the reaction, the government authorized an investigation into neo-fascist websites whose members called Kyenge “Congolese monkey” and other epithets.

Kyenge, 48, was born in Congo and moved to Italy three decades ago to study medicine. An eye surgeon, she lives in Modena with her Italian husband and two children. She was active in local center-left politics before winning a seat in the lower Chamber of Deputies in February elections.

Premier Enrico Letta tapped Kyenge to be minister of integration in his hybrid center-left and center-right government that won its second vote of confidence Tuesday. In his introductory speech to Parliament, Letta touted Kyenge’s appointment as a

“new concept about the confines of barriers giving way to hope, of unsurpassable limits giving way to a bridge between diverse communities.”

His praise and that of others has been almost drowned out by the racist slurs directed at Kyenge by politicians of the anti-immigrant Northern League party, an on-again, off-again ally of long-serving ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi, and members of neo-fascist Internet groups.

In addition to his “bonga bonga” slur, Mario Borghezio, a European parliamentarian for the League, warned in an interview with Radio 24 that Kyenge would try to “impose tribal traditions” from her native Congo on Italy.

Kyenge on Tuesday responded to the insults, thanking those who had come to her defense and taking a veiled jab at the vulgarity of her critics.

“I believe even criticism can inform if it’s done with respect,”

she tweeted.

Read the full story.

Share

When is the last time you played Bingo?

I’ve been to two casinos in my life, one in Las Vegas and one in Stockholm. Oh, and the ones on cruise ships and at my favorite resort in the Caribbean. In Vegas I tried my hand at Black Jack and the slots. I remember gambling a whopping $60 and being very proud of myself for breaking even. It was something about the thrill of not loosing that I will always remember. Believe it or not I never played Black Jack in a Casino again and only dropped a few coins in a few slot machines. And I’ve actually walked away with a few coins.

But what about Bingo? When is the last time you played Bingo? I used to think of Bingo as a kids game or a game for the elderly or a way for Churches to raise money. I thought of it as a social exercise. But my mother-in-love bought Bingo back to me last Christmas when she gave me and my Swede Bingo cards and we played along with the TV program. I won’ another card for New Year’s Eve but that was the end of my winning streak. But it was fun to play and fun to fantasize about potentially winning a new car, an exotic trip, or cold, hard cash. Now it’s so easy to pick up a fun game of Bingo whenever you want as long as you have your computer, tablet or mobile phone charged up. partybingo.com (partybingo.com) has a lot of options for fun Bingo games including Monopoly and Wheel of Fortune (the original versions are two of my personal favorite games). And you can still have the feeling of being social. Chat with other players or join the team tournaments. Can you say Bingo?

Share

Sisters Sharing Knowledge – 5-W-canvas to help you link profiles the smartest way…

Laura Bazile from England

It is not ‘big news’ that we -as professionals, as entrepreneurs or on a personal level, manage a bunch of profiles online. What could be hard to monitor is linking profiles online in order to master this serendipity as a powerful tool. I realized that honest approach and organization are necessary.

Who … are you TALKING to?
Question is “who” you would connect to online. I am a strong believer that “socializing” online is roughly speaking a carbon copy of socializing in real life. The online thing allows to instantly contact a potential customer located in Brazil while keeping in touch with relatives living in Australia. My point here is that you connect online with people who would interact with.

What … is HAPPENING online?
Connecting, sharing, learning … everything we obviously already know about and/or search for in an increasingly more precise and demanding way. The impact of your content will not be the same depending on where you will post it. If you choose to link profiles together, chances are that you will multiply the impact of your message.

When … should I LINK profiles?
As far as you know what you are doing here. “My Facebook page is for friends and relatives only (as this is what I had in mind when I created it), could I get it professional?” It is a no-no. Build a new, professional page/profile because you want to interact professionally there. Period. This is where linking profiles makes sense. You will link profiles which have something is common e.g. its content AND your targeted audience.

Where … should I POST and LINK?
There are no rules, except yours. I created my e_mapping canvas eg. list my online profiles and checked which one is connected to which. This might be used in your professional routine as a dashboard to manage profiles, to delete what became useless, to focus on what you need to develop, identify where you feel comfortable (probably because you reach there people you share value with)…

Why can this be HELPFUL?
Your professional path evolves which means that your message changes as well. All in one, you would choose to use profitably profiles that bring value to your professional scheme. There is not one tool, but there is one choice to be made when interacting online. Value the time you will spend there. It is the best way to move forward.

Have you found the best way to manage profiles or you chose to deal with yours on-the-fly?

Laura

Laura Bazile
Events professional, addicted to travelling, meeting & helping people
consultant @blufreelance_ (events marketing boutique agency)

 

Related Posts with Thumbnails
Share