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BACK AND BETTER: Afro Hair & Beauty Live 2017

AFRO HAIR & Beauty LIVE 2017, the biggest and best show dedicated to black hair, beauty and lifestyle in Europe is back! The 36th edition will kick off with a bang on Spring Bank Holiday 28 & 29 May 2017 at Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street Islington London N1 0QH.

Read about #whatshappening at this year's Afro Hair & Beauty Live, below:

BRAND NEW: FOR MEN ONLY

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2017 welcomes the launch of Afro Man, the brand new destination for male grooming, hair and lifestyle products. Calling all barbers! Have you got what it takes to go into a barbering & beard styling battle? Sign up and get your clippers ready for up for Lusters SCurl Battle of the Barbers & Battle of The Beard Stylist competitions. Exciting news for hair loss sufferers; be amongst the first in the UK to see My Hair Bar's exclusive live demonstration of The Man Weave technique, the non surgical hair unit for men. Men's grooming product junkies, look out for skincare by Bump Patrol and S-Curls beard grooming range by Lusters.

HAIR, HAIR, HAIR!

From the USA, Monique Rodriguez of global and viral sensations Mielle Organics, and organic haircare lines Camille Rose and Carol Brown's O'Natreal will be in attendance. Look out for Tangle Teezer, as they are back with their popular hairbrush lines Thick & Curly and Blow-Styling. Get ready to slay that lace front, learn how to make wigs at home on your sewing machine and treat yourself to the latest wear and go hairstyles at the Wig Boutique. Don't forget to pick up your goodies and give-aways to take home from Design Essentials, Hawaiian Silky, Vitale Olive Oil, Crème of Nature, Lottabody, Sofn'free and GroHealthy.

#NewFaceofPink

Could you be the next #NewFaceofPink? Head over to the Lusters stand and enter the Face of Pink competition brought to you by Lusters Face of Pink in collaboration with Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Lusters Education Team will also be on hand demonstrating styling techniques, hair analysis and tips on how to keep your hair healthy.

FEED YOUR SKIN

Feed your skin with Phyto Botanicals, the premium hair and skin care range of oils, balms, soaps and body scrubs. DivaWorld will be at the show with tips on how to achieve flawless skin free from artificial, colourings and perfumes. For those with mature skin, visit Aviela's stand and experience the nourishing, softening and anti-ageing powers of Shea butter.

GLAM SQUADS

For beauty at your fingertips, the glam squads' will be on hand with make-up and brushes for your kit. There will be brand NEW to #AHBLIVE black|Up Paris for women of colour, so be sure to get in line for free makeovers, goody bags and make-up masterclasses.

ONES TO WATCH, straight from the pages of Harper's Bazaar UK Peaches & Pearl, showcase their beautiful range of rose gold vegan make-up brushes. Hit Congolese make up brand Kitoko, will also demonstrate how to rock their matte liquid lipsticks. Try before you buy and get the perfect shade for your skin tone.

STYLE + BOOTIQUE

The Afro Chic Boutique and catwalk will once again showcase clothing and accessories from U.K, European and African designers. Sponsored by Palmer's, this year's show will be edgy with creative street style looks styled by Chi-Chi Chinakwe, with hair by award winning My Hair Bar and make up looks by Kitoko. Look out for your favourites Afrocentric850, Aso-Global, Eldimaa and more!

FREE SEMINARS

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE FREE Seminars is our exciting education hub brought to you by trusted experts and professionals. Get in line to be motivated, inspired and empowered by your hair and beauty routine. Arise, Shine Cosmetics and Restored Naturally bring you the Real Hair Food seminar on nutrition for healthy hair growth. What's your hair type? Find out at the Get To Know Your Hair Type with Cantu. Multi award-winning hair stylist and colourist Victoria Akuagwu of Ziuzo will also be in attendance.

Tickets to all seminars are free, so get in line early to secure your seat. With so much variety, new brands and great quality products, there's something for everyone at Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE.

Doors open 10.30am - 6:00pm on Sunday 28th May and Monday 29th May.

Keep up to date, follow their hashtags: #AHBLive2017 #AHBLAfroMan
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