RESET CHAPTER 01
Natural hair expo
THE RESET STARTS AT THE ROOT.
📍 Downtown Event Center | Fort Lauderdale
📅 Saturday, September 05, 2026
12TH ANNUAL NATURAL HAIR EXPO
ROOTED KICKOFF
Presented By LuNiche
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Hours
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416 NE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - Natural Hair • Beauty • Education • Community
Presented By
Their commitment to beauty, wellness, and community helps make this experience possible. Throughout the event, you’ll discover opportunities to connect with the LuNiche team through interactive experiences, giveaways, and more.
THE NATURAL HAIR EXPO — REIMAGINED
Come from the curls. Stay for the experience.
Rooted Kickoff brings the Curlfriends natural hair experience into a more intimate setting built for discovery, education and connection.
Meet brands. Learn something new. Shop. Experience activations. Talk hair. Meet other Curlfriends.
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.
WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU?
HAIR EDUCATION
Real information for real textures.
BRAND DISCOVERY
Meet hair, beauty and lifestyle brands worth knowing.
SHOPPING
Support brands and businesses in the room.
CURL IDENTITY EXPERIENCE
Celebrate the versatility and personality of our hair.
BEAUTY EXPERIENCES
Discover, try and experience something new.
COMMUNITY
Because Curlfriends has always been bigger than hair.
What to expect
The Venue
📍 Downtown Event Center | Fort Lauderdale
Get in the room.
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General Admission
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25
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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Includes access to the Natural Hair Expo marketplace, educational speaker sessions, live demonstrations, interactive activations, shopping experiences, networking opportunities, and event photo opportunities. Attendees will also receive a gift bag while supplies last.
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General Admission
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50
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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Includes everything in General Admission plus early event access, a VIP gift bag, a signature drink from Double M Shakers, and complimentary admission to Conversations on September 12, 2026.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.