Natural Hair Fest New York | Community, Culture & Creativity

On Sunday, July 12, 2026 in celebration of natural hair and natural beauty, the AFROINTL proudly presents the Natural Hair Fest New York at the Sheraton Broooklyn Hotel located 228 Duffield Street on the Lower Level in the MetroTech Ballroom in Downtown, Brooklyn, New York 11201 between the hours of 10am and 6pm (DAYTIME EVENT) and 6pm-12am (EVENING EVENT).

THEME: ART OFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Mr. Mark David Carter
Impresario | Multidisciplinary Artist
Call/TXT: 240.646.4819
Email: [email protected]

Connect:

@naturalhairfestival on IG

@naturalhairfest on Social Channels

NEW YORK CITY, NY—Natural Hair Fest New York and AFROINTL Fashion Show NYC will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Sheraton Brooklyn Hotel, located at 228 Duffield Street on the Lower Level in the MetroTech Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY 11201—-United States. Natural Hair Fest is a convention and celebration of natural beauty and proper regimens for hair and scalp maintenance through live product demonstrations, moderated discussions, and special guest appearances. Natural Hair Fest New York provides a supportive platform for those who embrace hair in its natural state, and also promotes the use of haircare and skincare regimens that contain natural, organic and vegan ingredients. This will be one of our biggest events of the year. Natural Hair Fest is a road show that allows emerging brands to engage new customers by way of face-to-face, in-person and online connections.

Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. This is the impetus behind the CROWN Act, the brainchild of State Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California. The CROWN Act became the first legislation passed at the state level in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture. This legislature protects the rights of Americans to embrace their natural hair, allowing all to wear styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools. The state of New York was second to sign the CROWN Act into law; furthermore, the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington have all signed the CROWN Act into law.

Having beautiful natural hair means having a healthy scalp, too. Since 2015, Natural Hair Fest has curated experiences centered around the natural hair community. The event boasts a full day of programming on the main stage to educate consumers and members of the beauty industry through presentations explaining the history of natural haircare, the nuances of haircare products, and the associated risks involved in chemical services.

“We promote self-love, self-care, health, wellness, and healthy hair and scalp irrespective of type or texture. We want everyone to embrace their natural hair unconditionally,” says Mark David Carter, founder of Natural Hair Fest Events and show producer/director of the 2026 Tour de Naturelle’. As we make our way across the country, we're excite to the opportunity to celebrate with industry experts and some of the most amazing products in Brooklyn, New York. You're invited to join us as we create a wonderful, immersive experience adjacent to downtown Brooklyn, and some of the Big Apple's hottest summer attractions.”

Certain misconceptions as it relates to natural hair are still quite common around the globe. Natural Hair Fest functions to achieve these objectives:

• Dispel misconceptions about Natural Hair;
• Support those who feel challenged when caring for corse, thicker, fuller hair;
• Help correct bad habits that lead to tangles, breakage, and hair damage;
• Offer solutions for disorders of the hair and scalp;
• Create a collaborative dialogue with industry experts on best practices and the benefits of natural hair;
• Provide an open forum for Natural Hair stylists to showcase their talents, techniques, and
  services;
• Provide a specialty store styled marketplace dedicated to the care and maintenance of healthy Natural Hair.

MarkDavid says, “All hair is good hair. We have to love our roots to the tips or ends of our follicles! We want our guests to leave feeling beautiful and empowered. We bring together experts and pioneers from around the country to guide naturals and natural hair care professionals. We are in full support of those who aim to look their very best and understand the need to value their health and wellbeing. Guest with relaxed and color-treated hair can also benefit from the use of products with natural and organic ingredients. Everyone who wants to learn the proper way to care for their hair and scalp is encouraged to attend.”

Natural Hair Fest New York City creates an open, multicultural platform where members of the general public can meet professionals, mix, and mingle. This is an indoors, in-person event, where hair braiders, barbers, locticians, hair weaving experts, product distributers, salon owners, fashion and beauty stylists, estheticians, influencers and like-minded professionals can network with each and the general public and gain valuable, long-lasting takeaways.

More than 25 vendors will exhibit at Natural Hair Fest New York City, where guests will have an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite local small businesses and merchants from other cites abroad. Attendees can use this as an opportunity to have a face to face with the makers of newly released hair and skin care lines of product, immerse their senses with the actual items where they are able to smell, feel and look at the products in-person, and customers can discuss the latest trends in the market as it relates to the natural hair care profession. The natural hair community desires to support local entrepreneurs, find exclusive beauty products, and receive introductions to merchandise from around the country.

“We want everyone to celebrate their natural hair unconditionally. So, the summer season in July is a better timing to celebrate in downtown Brooklyn with the Festival's "Tour de Naturelle," which features a marketplace of unique vendors that offers products and services that compliment natural, spiritual lifestyle choices. We will be moments away from some of best attractions New York City has to offer, as we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July Independence Weekend," says MarkDavid Carter.

The fun, excitement, education and networking begin Sunday, July 12th, at the SHERATON BROOKLYN HOTEL located at 228 Duffield Street in the MetroTech Ballroom. Beauty industry professionals, freelancers, students, and consumers are all invited to the ultimate networking opportunity with the natural hair community. Support festival vendors. Find the products and solutions you’ve been looking for. Register online today.

For more information on Natural Hair Fest in downtown Brooklyn, New York visit http://www.naturalhairfest.com. To become a sponsor, advertiser, corporate exhibitor, small business vendor, fashion designer, model , peformer, spoken word artist, volunteer, Call/TEXT: 240.646.4819.

Notes to Editors:

MARK DAVID CARTER is the founder of NATURAL HAIR FEST EVENTS, a marketer and brand strategist. A former runway model, he is heralded as a mastermind of All Things Beauty. MarkDavid has been producing special events for the beauty culture community since 1992. For more information, including hi-res images, product descriptions, PRESS or VIP tickets, or to schedule interviews, contact Mark David Carter at (240) 646-4819 or email: [email protected].

NATURAL HAIR FEST NEW YORK CITY & AFROINTL FASHION SHOW NYC—BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, the Summer CELEBRATION for the “TOUR de NATURELLE 2025.” Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10am-6pm and 6pm-12am w/the MIND BODY & SOUL HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS MARKETPLACE at the SHERATON BROOKLYN HOTEL, 228 Duffield Street on the Lower Level in the MetroTech in Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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