The Reset Begins Soon.
Become a Vendor at Curlfriends Expo
📍 Broward County
📅 September 2026
Curlfriends Expo returns with a refreshed format centered around five curated experiences, designed to create deeper engagement between brands and attendees.
This year is intentional. Structured. Elevated.
What's new
As we listened to our vendors, our attendees, and the industry, we realized that trying to fit everything into one day no longer served the experience we wanted to create.
So we made a conscious decision to reset.
Instead of one large event, we’ve reimagined the experience as a five-part event series, allowing each moment to stand on its own with purpose, flow, and intention.
Each event within the series has a distinct focus, audience energy, and opportunity for engagement. Creating deeper connections, better experiences for vendors, and more meaningful moments for attendees.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing things better.
For vendors,
The Reset means more intentional placement, clearer alignment with audiences, and opportunities to participate in events that best fit your brand.
Rather than one crowded marketplace, vendors can now choose experiences that match their goals with intimate engagement.
- More Focused Audiences: Each event attracts a specific type of attendee, allowing vendors to engage with guests who are more aligned with their products and services.
- Improved Visibility: Smaller, curated vendor counts mean your brand isn’t lost in the crowd. Attendees have more time and space to discover, connect, and engage.
- Better Flow & Placement: Vendor layouts are intentionally designed to support traffic flow, visibility, and comfort—creating a better experience for both vendors and guests.
- Choose Your Experience: From expos to intimate conversations, social mixers, and creative showcases, vendors can select the events that best match their goals.
- Brand Awearness: Position your brand with events that balance education, culture, wellness, and joy — not just a typical trade show.
What’s Different This Year
For 2026, Curlfriends Expo introduces a Reset Series format, featuring five distinct event experiences across the month of September.
The Reset #1: Rooted Kickoff Expo
Rooted Kickoff launches The Reset Series with a full-scale natural hair expo focused on education, community, and care at the
The Reset #2: In Conversation
In Conversation is an intimate dialogue set within a curated art showcase, but it never loses sight of our natural
The Reset #3: After Hours
After Hours is our ultimate game night, where the natural hair community lets their curls down and dives into Hip-Hop
The Reset #4: Bites & Beats Day Party
Bites & Beats is an indoor day party where naturalistas can let their curls down and enjoy a flavor-filled, music-driven
The Reset #5: Serenity Restored
Serenity Restored is a wellness-focused expo that embraces the natural hair journey as part of holistic self-care. Here, we invite
At the Expo, our attendees are searching for products and services such as:
- Haircare Products and Services
- Beauty Products and Services
- Skincare Products and Services
- Cosmetic Products and Services
- Hairstylists (hairdressers, barbers, natural hair stylists)
- Accessories
- Soap Producers
- Body Oil Producers
- Make-Up Artists
- Nail Technicians
- Dermatologists
- Spa
- Masseuse
- Aestheticians
- Health and Wellness Products and Services
- Fashion and Accessories
- Personal Trainers
- Jewelers and Wearable Art
- Nutritionists
- Artwork
- Greeting Cards, Stationery, Paintings
- Food Vendors
- And More
Vendor Rate
- Regular Vendors: $175
- Food Vendors: $200
- Art / Creative Vendors: $125 (Event #2 Only)
Event Line-Up
- Event 1 – Rooted Kickoff Expo - Up to 30 vendor spaces
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Event 2 – In Conversation - Up to 12 vendor spaces
(Mainly art/creative vendors) - Event 3 – After Hours - Up to 6 vendor spaces
- Event 4 – Bites & Beats Day Party - Up to 6 slots (Mainly food vendors)
- Event 5 – Serenity Restored Expo - Up to 22 vendor spaces
Vendor Faqs
Curlfriends Expo 2026 is structured as a multi-experience series throughout September.
No. Vendors are not required to participate in all five experiences.
During the application review process, vendors may be matched with:
One experience, or
Multiple experiences (based on availability, fit, and interest)
This structure allows vendors to choose opportunities that best align with their brand and goals.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Approved vendors will be contacted via email.
All Curlfriends Expo 2026 experiences will take place indoors.
Approved vendors may receive:
Social media exposure
Vendor spotlights
Inclusion in event marketing (as applicable)
Specific promotional opportunities will be shared closer to the event.