Natural Hair Fest Houston | Community, Culture & Creativity
Sunday, August 02, 2026, 10:00 -
Sunday, August 02, 2026, 23:00
Event duration 13 hours
General Admission ADMIT ONE 10a-6p & 7p-12a:
USD 59.75
General Admission ADMIT ONE 10a-6p DAYTIME EVENT:
USD 30.87
General Admission ADMIT ONE 7p-11p EVENING EVENT:
USD 42.42
Vendor Table Package DAYTIME (10a-6p) ON SALE:
USD 290.77
Vendor Table Package EVENING (7p-12a):
USD 117.51
VIP Experience ADMIT ONE 10a-6p & 7p-12a:
USD 175.26
About Natural Hair Fest Houston | Community, Culture & Creativity
ULTIMATE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NATURAL HAIR COMMUNITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Natural Hair Fest Houston and AFROINTL Fashion Show Houston Announce Major Celebration of Natural Beauty, Fashion, and Cultural Empowerment in 2026
HOUSTON , TEXAS — Natural Hair Fest Houston 2026 and AFROINTL Fashion Show Houston will take place on Sunday, August 02, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown Rookwood located at 914 Dallas Street in the Texas Ballroom, Houston , TX 77002, United States.
Recognized as one of the nation’s emerging multicultural beauty and lifestyle platforms, Natural Hair Fest Houston is a convention and celebration dedicated to natural beauty, healthy haircare practices, and community empowerment. The event will feature live product demonstrations, moderated discussions, educational presentations, networking opportunities, fashion showcases, and special guest appearances designed to inspire and educate consumers, beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and emerging brands.
Natural Hair Fest Houston provides a supportive platform for individuals who embrace hair in its natural state while promoting the use of natural, organic, vegan, and holistic haircare and skincare regimens. The event also serves as a road show experience that allows emerging brands to engage new customers through face-to-face, in-person, and online connections in one of the world’s most influential cultural markets.
The addition of AFROINTL Fashion Show Houston brings together fashion, beauty, music, art, and cultural expression for a dynamic presentation celebrating textured hair, multicultural beauty, and contemporary style. Designers, models, hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, photographers, and creatives from across the country are expected to participate in what organizers anticipate will be one of the organization’s largest events of the year.
Natural Hair Fest continues to support awareness surrounding the importance of inclusion and equal opportunity through conversations connected to the The CROWN Coalition and the historic The CROWN Act movement. “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” remains the driving force behind the legislation originally championed by Holly J. Mitchell in California. The CROWN Act became the first state-level legislation in the United States prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture, protecting the rights of individuals to wear natural hairstyles such as braids, locs, twists, knots, and Afros in workplaces and public schools.
Houston, Texas recognizes the CROWN Act. The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act was signed into Texas state law in May 2023 and went into effect on September 1, 2023.
The state law prohibits race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools, and housing policies. It protects natural hairstyles and textures historically associated with race—such as afros, braids, locs, twists, and cornrows.
For more information, you can review the full Texas CROWN Act (HB 567) Text.
Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere featuring:
Natural haircare and beauty exhibitors
Fashion presentations and runway showcases
Educational panels and live demonstrations
Networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and beauty professionals
Emerging multicultural beauty brands
Haircare, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle resources
Entertainment, live DJs, and cultural experiences
Natural Hair Fest continues its mission of creating access, visibility, education, and economic opportunities within the natural hair and beauty industry while celebrating the diversity and beauty of textured hair globally.
For vendor opportunities, sponsorships, media inquiries, tickets, and additional event information:
MarkDavid Carter
Founder / Platform Architect
Natural Hair Fest
Call/ TXT/WhatsApp/Zelle: 240.646.4819
Notes to Editors:
MARK DAVID CARTER is the founder of NATURAL HAIR FEST EVENTS, a marketer and brand strategist. A former runway model, he is heralded as a mastermind of All Things Beauty. MarkDavid has been producing special events for the beauty culture community since 1992. For more information, including hi-res images, product descriptions, PRESS or VIP tickets, or to schedule interviews, contact Mark David Carter at (240) 646-4819
NATURAL HAIR FEST HOUSTON & AFROINTL FASHION SHOW HOUSTO—HOUSTON , TEXAS, the Summer CELEBRATION for the “TOUR de NATURELLE 2026.” Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 10am-6pm and 6pm-11pm w/the MIND BODY & SOUL HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS MARKETPLACE at the SPRINGHILL SUITES by MARRIOTT HOUSTON DOWNTOWN CONVENTION CENTER, 914 Dallas Street in the Texas Ballroom in Houston, TX 77002.
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Sunday, August 02, 2026, 10:00
Sunday, August 02, 2026, 23:00
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AFROINTL FASHION SHOWS
http://www.afrointl.com/
1325 South Wabash Avenue Suite 307
MARK DAVID CARTER, Impresario | Multidisciplinary Artist • Event Planning: Conceptualized, organized, and executed over 20 high-profile fashion events, including runway shows, photo shoots, and industry expos, such as: o Ice (Winter 1996) o Magic, Majesty & Mystique of Fashions (Winter 1997) o Mannequins (Summer 1998) o The Walk of Fame (Winter 1998) o Creme De La Creme (Summer 1999) o Equinox (Winter 1999) o Blaque Taboo (Summer 2000) o Illusions (Winter 2000) o Sweetest Hangover (Summer 2001) o Reality - 007 Fashion Odyssey (Winter 2001) o Haute Transitions (Summer 2002) o The Chill Factor Of Hair & Fashions (Winter 2002) o Total Gravity (Summer 2003) o Photoshoot: Close Up On Fashion & Beauty (Winter 2003) o Revolution: Evolve In Style (Winter 2004) o Fashion Casino (Summer 2005) o High Voltage (Winter 2005) o Fashion Carnival International (Summer 2006) o Portfolio (Winter 2006) o Photogenico ReUnion Event (Winter 2013) o Cirque De Fashions (Summer 2014) o MetroSalonPro Beauty & Barber Industry Expo (Fall 2014) • Client & Designer Relations: Fostered relationships with clients and designers, including Mrs. Folorunso Alakija (Nigeria), Kofi Ansah (Ghana), and Ron Hodges (New York). • Brand Management: Built the IBFA brand, increasing its visibility and influence within the fashion industry through strategic marketing and event production. • Fundraising & Sponsorship: Secured sponsorships and donations to fund events, contributing to the financial sustainability of the organization. • Team Leadership: Directed a team of professionals, including models, designers, and production staff, to ensure the successful execution of each event.