Loc Workshop this week in Orlando!

Hey y'all!

Yep - so this weekend the lovely Rikki of Loc Inspirations will be hosting one of her popular Loc Inspirations workshops. I've always wanted to attend one of these but they never seemed to fit in my schedule. Buuuut, I will definitely be making it this weekend and I can't wait! Y'all know I am the Queen of No Hairstyles simply because I find that most hairstyles seem to make my head hurt within an hour. I'll be chit chatting with Rikki to see if she has any recommendations for folx like me.

I will be at the 11am class.

Oh! And please don't think you have to have traditional locs to attend. If you're an enthusiast, rock braids (extensions or natural) or just want to get some insight on how to create gorgeous styles on loc'd and braided hurr, come out to the class.

The class is $15 if you register ahead of time and then it's $17 if you register at the door. You can register here. Hope to see you there!

Natural Connections-October 2011

So yes, yours truly was one of the hosts for the inaugural Natural Connections event. I was contacted by the wonderful T.Gaines of T.Gaines Entertainment. Apparently he heard from others that I was the IT GIRL for natural hair in Orlando. Uh...I don't know 'bout all of that but I was honored that he asked me to be a part of what appeared to be a great idea.

How was Natural Connections going to differ from other natural hair events? Our vision was to have an event that combined a classy Girl's Night Out with an educational and interactive forum surrounding natural hair. I've been to several natural hair expos, meetups and educational seminars but never something as classy and fun as Natural Connections. And I'm not just saying that because I was a part of it. ;)

Giveaway! Win tickets to Central Florida’s 2nd Annual Natural Hair and Beauty Expo

Y'all knew this was coming, didn't you? What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't give away tickets to the largest natural hair event in Central Florida? If you remember, last year I went to and covered the event and had an amazing time. The organizers have been working extremely hard to make the event bigger and better. This year, the Expo will be spread across TWO days instead of just one. Yea mon!

If you are in the Central Florida area (or plan to travel) and would like to attend, I am giving away FIVE tickets to the Expo for Sunday, October 30th. If you won't be in the area but have friends or family members who WILL be, let them know about this giveaway.

Here's how you can win:

Simply leave a comment in the post saying "I want tickets!" OR email Brittany@LocRocker.com with the subject "I want tickets!"

For an extra entry, LIKE LocRocker on Facebook. 

Additional Rules:

-One entry per person

-Contest ends Monday, October 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm EST

-Winner will be selected at random

-Family members/personal friends of B are not eligible

-In the event that a winner does not respond in 3 days, another person will be selected

-Click here for additional rules and regulations for giveaways hosted on LocRocker.com

If you have any questions, email me at Brittany@LocRocker.com. Good luck!

Central Florida Natural Hair and Beauty Expo

Well, what can I say? It was epic. And perhaps I am bias because I helped in every way that I could to get the word out on this event. I met with the organizers and did as much as I could on the Social Media marketing tip. When it comes to an inaugural event, you just don't know what to expect. You HOPE that it turns out well, but you just don't know.

Welllll, I think the attendees, volunteers and organizers can all say that this event turned out to exceed their expectations.

From the fashion show to the vendors to the sessions and networking, I think that everyone had a great time. I spent a lot of my time meeting and greeting so I didn't have the opportunity to take as many pictures as I wanted to. Most of these are courtesy of one of my Orlando Naturals Group sisters, Yolanda. Speaking of the Orlando Natural Hair group, some of us popped up at the show.

The Fashion Show was awesomeness.

I just happened to have my make-up kit and a friend who DOES make-up with me. Together we did a few faces for the show.

That's my mentee to my right. Mariah was just floored at all of the natural beauty around her. At 18 years old, she's one of the few natural gals in her school. She wanted to talk to Felicia Leatherwood to get some tips and ideas of how to work with her hair.

Speaking of lovely Felicia, her session was a HIT! When I tell y'all she has a gift in motivating and inspiring, I'm not lyin'. She goes beyond what products are the best for your hair. She talks about the beauty from WITHIN that we must excude. And how we need talk positively when it comes to our crowns. I just love Felicia.

The vendor selection was great too!

...and they came from ALL over to attend the event. I love how natural hair has ignited such an entrepreneurial spirit among brown folx. From body care products to jewelry, fragrance and t-shirts, there was something for everyone.

And we won't even get on natural hair inspirations because they were everywhere!!

...and a ton of loc rockers were in attendance too.

Yessss, it was just...wonderful. I'm already nagging the organizers about next year's event. I'm already excited about it. Next year's event will be 2 days long so I'm geeked up already!

You can see additional pictures from the event here. And follow on Facebook for updates.