CURLFEST Returns To Brooklyn Sat., Aug. 17, At Prospect Park [Video]

When Melody Henderson and several of her recently natural-haired friends first met in a Brooklyn apartment, they had no idea they were planting the seeds for what would become the largest natural beauty festival in America: CURLFEST®. Per their website, that night, they bonded over shared stories, product swaps, and the sheer joy of finding a community that understood the unique journey of embracing natural hair. What started as a small gathering blossomed into Curly Girl Collective, an event business with a mission to celebrate and uplift women with naturally textured hair. Fast forward ten years, and CURLFEST® stands as a powerful testament to that mission.

Founded in 2014 with just 1,000 attendees, CURLFEST® has grown exponentially, attracting over 75,000 people from across the globe. It is not just a festival; it’s a “magical movement”—100% Black-owned and dedicated to redefining beauty standards in America. The festival offers a space where natural beauty is not only accepted …