Natural Hair Fest® Returns & Strengthens Natural Hair Movement in Chicago

Name: Natural Hair Fest® Returns & Strengthens Natural Hair Movement in Chicago
Start: 2026-06-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-28T23:30:00-05:00
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Schedule

Sun Jun 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North | Chicago, IL

Natural Hair Fest® is a traveling event series dedicated to empowering the local naturals. Bringing the Community Together, As ONE
About this Event

About Natural Hair Fest®
Natural Hair Fest® is a traveling event series dedicated to empowering the natural hair community locally. Through education, resources, and community engagement, the festival celebrates the artistry and culture of natural hair while connecting potential clients, small businesses and beauty entrepreneurs.

Chicago, IL – Natural Hair Fest®, one of the natural hair and beauty industry’s premier events celebrating the beauty, diversity, and empowerment of natural hair, is set to kick-off in Chicago for another season of programming across the United States. Taking place Sunday the 28th of June 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North located 30 East Hubbard Street in The Illinois/Michigan Ballroom; Chicago, Illinois 60611 between the hours of 10am and 11:00pm. This year’s launch of the 2026 National 24+ City Tour de Naturelle' promises to be an unforgettable experience for natural hair enthusiasts, beauty professionals, and the local community.

What to Expect

Natural Hair Fest® Kick-Off Celebration for the National 24+City Tour de Naturelle will feature a vibrant array of activities and resources for attendees, including:

Educational Panels & Workshops: Gain invaluable insights from industry-leading experts on barbering, locs, braiding, and natural hair styling. Topics will include hair loss prevention, healthy hair maintenance, and creative styling techniques.
Vendor Marketplace: Explore a diverse selection of vendors offering top-tier natural hair care products, accessories, and tools. Connect with local businesses and discover innovative brands.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and engage with beauty industry professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts in a collaborative and inspiring environment.
Live Demonstrations: Witness live demonstrations showcasing the latest trends and techniques in natural hair care.
AFROINTL Fashion Show: Experience the allure and artistry of fashion designs that perfectly complement the natural hair lifestyle.
Spoken Word Open Mic: Be inspired by spoken word poets as they share heartfelt expressions, addressing community concerns and emotions through rhythmic and evocative performances.
Live Entertainment Showcase: Celebrate Chicago’s rich artistic heritage with performances by some of the city’s most talented entertainers, all on the Natural Hair Fest stage.

ReConnect to the Movement

Natural Hair Fest® continues to be an influential platform advocating for self-expression, cultural pride, and the beauty of natural hair. This year’s Chicago Kick-Off Celebration is no exception, featuring an expanded lineup of speakers, interactive sessions, and a focus on community building.

“How amazing it feels that Natural Hair Fest superceeds the bottom-line,” says MarkDavid Carter, Impresario & Multidisciplinary Artist for Natural Hair Fest®. “We’re thrilled to bring this celebration back to Chicago, where creativity and culture thrive naturally.”

“They said natural hair was a trend.

Now it’s becoming a national movement.”

From Chicago to New York, Atlanta to Los Angeles—

Natural Hair Fest® is finalizing the official schedule for the NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle’…

a coast-to-coast celebration of culture, beauty, education, fashion, entrepreneurship, and healthy hair care.

24+ Cities.

One Movement.

One Tour.

One Industry-Shifting Experience.

The Tour de Naturelle’ is bringing together barbers, stylists, brands, beauty professionals, creators, educators, performers, and natural hair enthusiasts under one national platform designed to educate, empower, and connect communities across America.

The schedule is almost here.

The movement is already underway

We are currently finalizing the full city-by-city schedule for the Natural Hair Fest® National Tour de Naturelle, featuring stops across major U.S. markets with immersive experiences focused on healthy hair education, beauty culture, live demonstrations, panels, vendors, and entertainment.

The complete national tour lineup—including dates, cities, venues, and featured programming—will be officially announced at our Kickoff Celebration.

This kickoff event will serve as the first public unveiling of the tour map, giving attendees early access to upcoming cities, special guest appearances, vendor opportunities, and exclusive announcements before the full rollout is released to the public.

If you want first access, first selection, and first opportunity—this is the moment to be in the room.

NATURAL HAIR FEST®️

NATIONAL PLATFORM

24+ City Tour de Naturelle’

2026 ITINERARY

June 2026:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 — CHICAGO

OFFICIAL LAUNCH &

KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

July 2026:

Sunday, July 12, 2026 — NEW YORK CITY

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — CINCINNATI