Natural Hair Fest Rockville | Community, Culture & Creativity

On Sunday, December 06, 2026 celebrate natural hair and natural beauty as MarkDavid Carter proudly presents NATURAL HAIR FEST ROCKVILLE at Courtyard by Marriott Rockville 2500 Research Boulevard in Meeting Rooms I & II; Rockville, Maryland 20850 from 10am thru 9:30pm.

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ROCKVILLE, MD - Natural Hair Fest will take place on Sunday, December 06, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Rockville located 2500 Research Boulevard in Meeting Rooms I & II; Rockville, Maryland 20850—-United States. Natural Hair Fest is a miniature convention and national celebration of natura hair,l beauty and proper regimens for hair and scalp maintenance through live product demonstrations, moderated discussions, and special guest appearances. Natural Hair Fest Rockville 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.

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 Michigan has signed The CROWN Act into law; furthermore, the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, 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 MarkDavid Carter, founder of Natural Hair Fest and Show Director of the 'Tour de Naturelle’. As we make our rounds across the country, we're excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with industry movers and shakers in Detroit, Michigan. You're invited to join us as we create a wonderful, immersive experience just moments away from Detroit's River Walk, and some of the Motor City's hottest downtown 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 coarse, 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 and our follicles! We want our guests to leave feeling beautiful and empowered. We bring experts 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 Rockville creates an open, multicultural platform where members of the general public can meet professionals, mix, mingle and be entertained all at the same time. This is an 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 one another and with potential clients and gain valuable, long-lasting takeaways.

Vendors will exhibit at Natural Hair Fest Rockville 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 also 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 new merchandise just in time for the holidays.

“We want everyone to celebrate their natural hair unconditionally. So, the fall/winter seasons in December is the perfect timing to come together in Rockville, Maryland featuring a pop-up shop format of small business vendors that offer products and services that compliment natural, spiritual lifestyle choice."

The fun, excitement, conversation, education and networking begin Sunday, December 6th at the Courtyard by Marriott Rockville located 2500 Research Boulevard in Meeting Rooms I & II; Rockville, MD 20850. Beauty industry professionals, freelancers, students, and consumers are all invited to experience this ultimate networking opportunity with the natural hair community. Support festival vendors. Find the products, connections and solutions you’ve been looking for. Register online today.

For more information on Natural Hair Fest in Rockville, Maryland -or- to become a sponsor, advertiser, corporate exhibitor, small business vendor, fashion designer, model , peformer, spoken word artist, and/or volunteer, Call/TXT: 240.646.4819.

Notes to Editors:

MarkDavid Carter is the founder of NATURAL HAIR FEST, an Impresario, multidisciplinary artist, 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 industry since 1992. For more information, including hi-res images, product descriptions, PRESS or VIP tickets, or to schedule interviews, contact MarkDavid Carter at (240) 646-4819 or email: dmv@naturalhairfest.com.

NATURAL HAIR FEST —ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, an Fall/Winter CELEBRATION of natural hair and beauty will take place Sunday the 6th of December 2026 between 10am and 6pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Rockville located 2500 Research Boulevard in Meeting Rooms I & II, Rockville, Maryland 20850 United States.

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