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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Natural Hair Expo officials expecting a sell out crowd

texture 3Texture Revolution: The Science is expected to draw 1,200 natural hair enthusiasts to the Addison Conference Centre on August 10, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear about the latest innovation, new products and techniques. Last year more than 600 people packed out the center and this year organizers are expecting the crowd and vendors to double.

The move toward nature hair has helped to recession proof the $9 billion ethnic hair care industry that has seen increase revenue while segments of the hair care industry has struggled to stay afloat.

This year, Dallas area natural hair enthusiast will be treated to a larger hair expo over flowing with national speakers, vendors, on site catering and information workshops.

“The purpose of the event is to further educate African-American women about their natural hair and how to maximize hair growth through nutrition and proper hair care,” said Audra Cooper, event sponsor and owner of Naturally Divine Beauty Supply and Salon in Dallas.

This year speakers will be Audrey Davis-Sivasothy author of the book The Science of Black Hair. Charnika Jett aka Chary Jay is a journalist and videographer based in Detroit, Michigan.

Karen Wilson is a licensed cosmetologist and instructor with over 15 years experience in the beauty and hair industry. Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is on a mission to radically change the health and health-care in America.

Workshop topics will include the science of Black Healthy Hair Growth Seminar; Maximizing Your Hair’s Potential, Going Natural? Transition VS Big Chop; The Natural Hair Boom; All About Texture and Natural Hair Styling and Nutrition and Eating for Optimal Hair Growth.

For more information, go to the web site http://naturallydivinebeauty.com/events/

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