There is one word to describe The Queen in Me Natural Hair Meet-up Day event and its WOW! I was so amazed and touched by all the beautiful kinky, coily and curly ladies that came out to support my first meet-up. I had an amazing time and the love I felt from everyone that attended was even more astounding! There were aspects of the event I wished I did better but overall I enjoyed every minute. I am going to try and share the experience, thank a lot of people and showcase some companies & people that make networking within the natural hair community a pleasure.
The Queen in Me Natural Hair Event was part of the 1st Annual
National Natural Hair Meet-up Day (NNHMD)...Huntsville was one of the 50 cities that participated and one of the 25 sponsored cities. I contributed to NNHMD as a volunteer committee member and although it was a lot of work it brought a beautiful concept to my adopted home of Huntsville. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with some beautiful and talented women on
the committee which lead to some friendships that will last forever. The founder and creator of NNHMD, Adeea Rodgers, pulled together women from different areas of the country to collaborate on ideas that would make the vision of a meet-up day across the country on one specific day a reality. Although I won't continue as a committee member, I believe this concept is an amazing one and any chance to share the love of natural hair on a large scale is one that I wish much success. I thank NNHMD for the support and will watch as it grows.
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| Maris, Marcia, Haley, Myself & Holly |
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| Renata, Adeea, Lydia, Darice & Marsha |
Finding local sponsors was a scary prospect for me when I began planning this meet-up. I wasn't sure if anyone would want to participate in helping me, if anyone would come and if I could pull it off. I was blessed to stumble into A's Beauty Supply on University Dr in Huntsville...I thought i was at another (won't name) supply store but luckily the owner Daniel didn't hold it against me. I introduced myself as a natural hair blogger hosting my first event in Madison and that I felt working together to make this event a success would be equally beneficial. I gave some details (the ones I had) and he said......"Wow, sure Im interested and will sponsor!"....I almost passed out right there. I was so pumped and excited and the sponsors started coming in!
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| 126 University Drive Huntsville |
I want to thank Daniel Suh for sponsoring my event, believing in the concept and working hard to support the Huntsville community. A's will soon be Classy Beauty Supply at 126 University Drive in Huntsville and I ask that you bring your support to his store. The new location is amazing, its big and welcoming and Daniel and his staff care about providing us natural hair ladies with the products we want and need. If you attended my event you received a hair wrap and a 15% off coupon provided by Classy Beauty Supply so use it and let him know that I sent you!
I will continue with my recap of The Queen in Me soon...Part 1 of 4
Did you participate in NNHMD in your area? How did you feel about the concept? Please leave your comments!
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