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CurlFest roared back this year, delivering an unforgettable experience! The atmosphere was electrifying, with attendees showcasing their impeccable style, all set for the cameras to capture their breathtaking looks.
Let’s dive into the hairstyles at CurlFest–they were simply extraordinary! The ladies flaunted unique and jaw-dropping hairdos that left us in awe. From afros adorned with extra hair to delicately placed butterfly pieces atop afros, the creativity knew no bounds. Faux loc pieces seamlessly blended into afros, voluminous bouncy curls, and intricately braided styles all left us breathless. And, of course, those incredible hairpieces added that extra wow factor!
But CurlFest was more than just about the hair; it curated incredible activations and featured inspiring panelists that left us feeling empowered and motivated. Engaging discussions, thought-provoking conversations, and a profound sense of community warmed our hearts. These sessions imparted valuable knowledge and perspectives, emphasizing the strength of unity in celebrating our natural beauty.
Let’s not overlook the main stage–the DJs had the entire park on its toes with their incredible mixes and infectious beats. The vibes were unreal, prompting us to dance our hearts out. The music amplified the energy, keeping the party alive all day.
CurlFest went above and beyond expectations this year, and we were thrilled to be part of such a phenomenal event. It truly highlighted the beauty, creativity, and diversity within the natural hair community. Anticipation is already building for next year’s CurlFest, and we can’t wait for the incredible moments it will undoubtedly bring!
The heart of SoHo just got a lot more stylish, as Love, Bonito, the renowned womenswear brand from Asia, has made an exciting leap with the opening of its first pop-up store This significant milestone signifies Love, Bonito’s global expansion beyond Asia and brings its purpose-driven fashion to the American market.
Welcome to the ultimate fashion face-off as Bravo’s highly anticipated “Project Runway All-Stars” makes its triumphant return! The series immerses you in a world of glitz, glamour, and cutthroat competition as a group of talented designers from past seasons converge, hungry for redemption and ready to unleash their creative prowess on the runway.
The Cactus Casa in Palm Desert, also known as @casablanchepalmsprings hosted a two part influencer #CactusBrunch event over the Coachella weekends to kick off their inaugural wellness-focused daytime activation. Influencers, Models and Notables such as Mackenzie Dipman, Adison Justis, Bryant, Avery Justis, Hannah Linderman, Kailyn Shephard, Amanda Leigh, Juliet Hartly, Maryam Zolghadr, Sergio Farias, Desiree Floress, Julia Brevetti, Christian Osorio, Skeet Ulrich, Delilah Belle, Holly Scarfone and more stopped by to enjoy tasty treats, hydrating beverages and indulge in beauty moments before heading to the Coachella Music and Arts Festival.
When it comes to getting a facial, it’s an experience that can either be totally worth it or backfire in the days post-treatment. I love a facial as much as the next gal, but my skin is a bit pickier than I am—often times resulting in purging skin and acne blemishes running rampant.
This NYFW was all about fluidity, and the sleek runway hairstyles showcased the versatility of all that hair can become. For Jonathan Simkhai, fluidity played many parts in the intricate aspects of both his runway designs, and the styling that takes place behind the scenes. Backstage, hairstylist Odile Gilbert worked to create two incredible styles with the help of TRESemmé. For Rodarte, Odile created The Gothic Fairy; and for Jonathan Simkhai, she created The Sleek Side Part.
Not Your Mother’s just celebrated the launch of their newest innovations with a private VIP styling appointment at Dop Dop Salon in Manhattan.
Be My Valentine! Check out William Greenberg Desserts delicious Valentine’s Day specials! They even have pink & white cookies, a riff on their famous black & white cookies, which were plentiful at the Columbus Avenue BID’s Taste of the Upper West Side.
At The Knockturnal, we like to try out all things fun and new in the beauty world—including visiting salons to try out exciting services on ourselves. Our latest venture? A trip to Smooth & Skinny in Yorba Linda.
As more beauty treatments began to become popular in the mainstream world, it’s important for us at The Knockturnal to continually try out all things new and exciting. Because of this we decided to try out an Endo-Roller service which includes “compressive micro vibration roller device that generates low frequency vibration,” according to the salon. Treatments such as these are meant to improve muscle tone, skin tone and reduce cellulite.
At a price of $100, it comes out to be a much more affordable alternative than trying out other treatments. Being as it improves your blood flow as well, the service itself feels like a nice massage all while going hard at work on your muscles.
While at the salon, I felt incredibly taken care of and appreciated having my practitioner patiently and thoroughly walk me through the process. Such treatments should always be completed with someone you feel comfortable around and luckily at Smooth & Skinny the staff is as kind as we’d hope for.
Perhaps more impressively is the fact that the salon offers a ton of different services at that price point such as Endermologie, Lipo Cavitation, Infrared Body Wrap and more. If you’re unsure what the right service is for you and your goal, Smooth & Skinny is able to help customize a package tailored to your personal needs. “Whether to lose inches, smooth and tighten your skin, and more,” reads the salon’s website. “We offer state of the art technology to achieve your goals effortlessly.”
Ahead of the holidays and the New Year, there’s never been a better time to work on your own goals (or purchase a gift card for someone else to enjoy).