Natural Hair Fest® Kicks Off NATIONAL Natural Hair Initiative in Chicago

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 29th of November 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North located 600 North State Street in The River North Ballroom; Chicago, Illinois 60654 between the hours of 10am and 11:00pm. An opportunity to create 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

July 2026:

Sunday, July 12, 2026 — NEW YORK CITY

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — CINCINNATI

Sunday, July 26, 2026 — MINNEAPOLIS

August 2026:

Sunday, August 2, 2026 — HOUSTON

Sunday, August 9, 2026 — INDIANAPOLIS

Sunday, August 16, 2026 — BIRMINGHAM

Sunday, August 23, 2026 — NASHVILLE

Sunday, August 30, 2026 — WASHINGTON DC

September 2026:

Sunday, September 6, 2026 — BOSTON

Sunday, September 13, 2026 —NEWARK

Sunday, September 20, 2026 — PHILADELPHIA

Sunday, September 27, 2026 — LOS ANGELES

October 2026:

Sunday, October 4, 2026 — SEATTLE

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — LAS VEGAS

Sunday, October 18, 2026 — CHARLOTTE

Sunday, October 25, 2026 — GREENVILLE

November 2026:

Sunday, November 1, 2026 — NEW ORLEANS

Sunday, November 8, 2026 — PHOENIX

Sunday, November 15, 2026 — OMAHA

Sunday, November 22, 2026 — DETROIT

Sunday, November 29, 2026 — CHICAGO

MAIN EVENT (Tentative)

December 2026:

Sunday, December 6, 2026 — ROCKVILLE

Sunday, December 13, 2026 —ATLANTA

Sunday, December 20, 2026 — MIAMI

HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

Mr. MarkDavid Carter

Founder | Platform Architect

NATURAL HAIR FEST ®️

📲 240.646.4819 Call/TXT/WhatsApp/Zelle

📧 info@naturalhairfest.com

💻 www.naturalhairfest.com

📥 @naturalhairfest on Social Media

📥 @naturalhairfestival on IG and YouTube

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