World Natural Hair Show 2011-Fall

I attended the World Natural Hair Show 2011 this past Saturday. This year is the fist year the show has been offered in both the fall and the spring. Traditionally, the event occured in April each year. The show has grown almost exponentially this past April the venue was filled to capacity. I personally watched as the number of people exiting and entering was closely counted because they had reached the fire marshall's limit.

The fall show was far less crowded than spring. There were fewer vendors and some large companies were notably absent. I found this pleasant. There was more room for people to navigate the venue, many local and smaller companies were featured and for the first time I was able to attend the complimentary workshops. In the past, it took so long to navigate the venue ans see all the vendors I routinely forgot to attend scheduled workshops. The smaller crowd allowed me to see everything and experience things that I wasn't able to in the past due to the size of the crowds.

Hand-On interaction in the Design Esssentials Area

I was very impressed with Design Essentials, Jamaican Mango and Lime, Jane Carter Solution and of course Taliah Waajid's Black Earth. These companies have historically offered great show prices and quality products. Shea Moisture was also there.

Thermal Silkening workshop

Design Essentials recently launched their Naturals line, see my review here. I attended both of their sponsored workshops: Thermal Silkening and Natural Styling. The presenters were personable, knowledgeable and encouraged crowd interaction. I learned tips and tricks for styling, deep conditioning and thermal straightening. Following the show, I was invited to a media event sponsored by Design Essentials Naturals.

Natural styling workshop crowd interaction

Taliah Waajid Curl Sealer Product Review

Curly Curl Cream
Price-$8.00
Size- 6 ounces
Scent: not memorable & light

Claims:
A light, alcohol-free, Conditioning hydrating gel. Stops frizz, adds moisture, defines, shapes and seals in any size or texture of curl. Dries soft and adds shine with no flaking.

Review:
I applied this product to soaking wet hair after washing and conditioning.( The directions say it can also be used on dry hair.) It is a clear gel. I found that this product imparted NO moisture but lived up to all other claims. I used it on a chunky twist-out, that had to be untwisted prematurely. Anyone who has unraveled their twists too soon knows that this means a disastrous, fuzzy mess. Curl Sealer true to its claims prevented this from happening

I find this product lived up to most of its claims and is reasonably priced.

I give it five out of five Knaps.

The product is available at your local beauty supply or drug store and online here.

Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream Product Review

Curly Curl Cream

Price-$8.00
Size- 6 ounces
Scent: Fruity

Claims:
Non-greasy herbal hair cream that revitalizes curls and eliminates frizz. Conditions and
nourishes hair while adding shine and moisture. Holds hair and styles in place. Easily shampoos out with no build up.

Review:
I applied this product to soaking wet hair after washing and conditioning.( The directions say it can also be used on dry hair.) It is a thick cream that goes on like a butter. It did define my curls well. Throughout the day my hair dried with shiny,defined curls, they were not stiff or dry. (Please note: This product makes no claim to reduce shrinkage.) I found it refreshing that there was a curl defining product that wasn't a gel.

I find this product lived up to all its claims and is reasonably priced.

I give it five out of five Knaps..

The product is available at your local beauty supply or drug store and online here.

World's Next Top Natural Hair Model

Taliah Waajid Products are looking for the World's Next Top Natural Hair Model to grace the cover of the 2011 World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show souvenir book cover, website and all show promotional advertisements. It could be you! The winner will receive cash, a trophy, a trip for two to the Bahamas, Taliah Waajid Products, a professional photo shoot, publicity and the possibility of being the spokesperson for Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products for a year!

Contest entry form

Model Release form

World Natural Hair Show 2010

The Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair Show 2010 -or- YouTube Naturals Meet-up was this past weekend. I attended both days, the second day I was accompanied by YT natural hair celebrity Familygoingnatural ! If you haven't checked out her channel you are missing out.

Big Love to:
Brittany - Clumps of Mascara
Lynda E Spratley- Miss E

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Sara - Sarenzo Beads
Nicole - AtlantaSistah
Staci - TheSistahChick
Lynn - lynncmor
Deanna- chappy2468

I enjoyed the live hairstyling. They encouraged Q&A during the styling process. I spent money with: buhdze, three delicious smelling soaps especially Spicy Star Chai, The DollHouse ,a cupcake shaped chocolate scented soap and a candle that melts into massage oil, Headliners Neat Locz, pink and Rasta with gold buckle and Vegan Soulfood Guide to the Galaxy by Afya Ibomu with included DVD-Pimp My Tofu

The heavy hitters were there Uncle Funky's Daughter, Miss Jessies, Taliah Waajid and Jamaican Mango and Lime. They all had large noticeable booths. Miss Jessies and Kinky Curly both directed customers to the Urbanbella booth to purchase. The Jane Carter Solution, Taliah Waajid and Jamaican Mango and Lime all sold direct at near wholesale prices.

Notably absent were: Qhemet Biologics, Oyin Handmade and some of last years discounts.

Clumps of Mascara getting locs styled.



Familygoingnatural and Sarenzo Beads


Familygoingnatural and Miss E

chappy2468 and Familygoingnatural



Familygoingnatural and Taliah Waajid


She was very kind and personable.
I will post again with style photos.

World Natural Hair Show - Atlanta

I was there!

The show was wonderful. Everything was beautiful and organized and the overall vibe was completely positive. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera.

High Points:
- meeting Naturally Sophia
- having my t-shirt recognized -Shea Butter is my friend!
- being recognized from YouTube
"You look so familiar do I know you from somewhere?", "YouTube?", "That's it, I'm on
YouTube all the time!"
- the suggestion that I should be a vendor
-Meri's All Natural Vegan Desserts-They were super moist,delicious, dairy and egg free!
-Kishya Essentials wonderful, high quality, beautifully scented products for hair and body.
**The owner is as beautiful and genuine as her products.**
- The opportunity to have a custom hair piece/wig created for you on site.
- finding most of the natural stylist in metro Atlanta in one trip
- having my hair complimented every 1000 feet

Low Points(not really):
-Qhemet Biologics didn't come.
-I went on Sunday and may have missed things available on Saturday.
-So many beautiful heads of locs they made me doubt my loose hair.

I don't want to sound conceited but I looked really good (hair and all) but, being a naturally humble person I could not figure out why people kept asking if I used the products at each table I browsed. My friend finally said, "They are asking because they like your hair!".

I bought two Erama's Hair ties, a delicious smelling pomade called Fruitilicious from Kishya Essentials, some shea butter and I fully intend to get at Kimberly ( Meri's All Natural) before the end of the week as she is on my side of town.

I'll do a full review of the pomade soon and next year look for the Knaps booth!