Rooted Kickoff Expo – Curlfriends Expo

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Natural hair expo

Step into a curated experience filled with beauty, wellness, culture, and community. Rooted Kickoff brings together brands, conversations, and energy designed to reconnect you with yourself and your style.

📍 Downtown Event Center | Fort Lauderdale

📅 Saturday, September 05, 2026

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The Experience

Rooted is the signature Curlfriends Expo experience, bringing together beauty lovers, entrepreneurs, creators, and the natural hair community for a day filled with curated vendors, interactive experiences, live conversations, wellness moments, and community connection.

From discovering new brands and shopping curated products to engaging in meaningful conversations and capturing content-worthy moments, Rooted was designed to celebrate beauty, texture, culture, and self-expression in an elevated and immersive way.

What to Expect

Curated haircare and beauty vendors
Live demonstrations and product discovery
Music, energy, and community engagement
Shopping, networking, and brand visibility
Photo-worthy installations and content moments
Interactive brand activations and games
A high-energy, community-driven atmosphere

What to expect

Why This Event Matters

We created the Rooted Kickoff Expo to give natural beauty the space it deserves.

This is where education meets experience, where small businesses gain visibility, and where community is centered in everything we do.

Every detail is designed to create meaningful engagement, not just foot traffic.

Who This Event Is For

This experience is for:

Women embracing their natural hair journey
Beauty lovers and product explorers
Content creators and influencers
Wellness-minded individuals
Anyone ready to reset, reconnect, and be in the room

For Vendors:

Haircare brands, stylists, beauty and wellness vendors, product-based businesses, wearable art, and lifestyle brands.

The Venue

📍 Downtown Event Center | Fort Lauderdale

Captured Moments From Past Events. Real Energy. Real Community.

Step into the start of the series with a day designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate. Secure your spot for Rooted Kickoff.

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Explore the Full Reset Series Lineup

Each event within The Reset Series is designed with its own energy, audience, and experience. Choose where your brand fits, or be part of them all.

Reset 01 - Sept 05

Rooted Kickoff

Natural Hair Expo

Sat Sept 05

Fort Lauderdale

Rooted Kickoff sets the tone for the entire series with a vibrant marketplace of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle vendors. From textured hair care to fashion and self-care essentials, this experience is designed to connect, inspire, and empower. Come ready to shop, discover, and celebrate the beauty of being rooted in who you are.

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Reset 02- Sept 12

Conversations

Art, Culture & Live Podcast Experience

Sat Sept 12

Fort Lauderdale

Conversations brings together voices from podcasting, art, and culture for a dynamic, live experience. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore curated artwork, and connect with creatives who are shaping the narrative around identity, beauty, and self-expression. This is where stories are shared, perspectives are expanded, and creativity takes center stage.

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Reset 03- Sept 18

After Hours

Game Night Experience

Fri Sept 18

Fort Lauderdale

After Hours is where the community unwinds and turns up. Featuring karaoke bingo, interactive games, and curated music, this experience is all about connection, laughter, and letting loose. Whether you’re coming with friends or making new ones, expect a night full of energy and good vibes.

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Reset 04- Sept 19

Bites & Beats

Food, Music & Day-Party Vibes

Sat Sept 19

Fort Lauderdale

Bites & Beats brings together delicious eats and vibrant sounds for the ultimate day party experience. Enjoy a variety of food vendors, refreshing drinks, and music that keeps the energy flowing all day long. It’s the perfect blend of taste, rhythm, and community.

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Reset 05- Sept 26

Serenity Restored

Wellness, Self-Care & Beauty Expo

Sat Sept 26

Fort Lauderdale

Serenity Restored is a calming, immersive wellness experience focused on self-care and restoration. From holistic services to wellness vendors and interactive activations, this event invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Step into a space where peace, beauty, and balance align.

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