The Braiders Brunch 2025
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience!
Welcome to the first-ever Braiders Brunch, an exclusive and intimate celebration designed for braiders, natural hairstylists, and textured hair professionals across the UK. This event is your opportunity to shine, connect, and elevate your craft in an inspiring and vibrant atmosphere.
Whether you specialise in braids, twists, silk presses, locs, or curls - if you’re a pro working with natural or textured hair, this space is yours.
From the moment you arrive, immerse yourself in an environment buzzing with creative energy, infectious positivity, and empowerment. Enjoy feel good tunes from a live DJ, indulge in delectable gourmet brunch bites, sip on signature cocktails and capture stunning memories celebrating beauty, culture, and confidence. This isn’t just a vibe - it’s a masterclass in creativity, business, and personal power.
The Braiders Brunch Theme: Textured Futures - Innovation, Identity & Industry Power
This year’s theme, Textured Futures, celebrates the new wave of textured hair professionals shaping the future of beauty. From tech-powered tools to timeless traditions, we're bridging heritage and innovation. Powered by MYAVANA, this theme highlights the brilliance of textured hair pros using creativity, culture, and community to drive the industry forward.
Event Highlights
💬 Powerhouse Panel Discussions: Gain invaluable insights from industry icons, including renowned celebrity hairstylists and top educators — covering everything from business growth to creativity and personal wellbeing.
🖐🏾 Hands-On Workshops
Advance your styling technique, scalp care, and business acumen in practical, intimate experiences led by experts.
🎨 Stunning Avant-Garde Hair Showcase: Experience the pinnacle of creativity and craftsmanship in braiding and textured hair.
🥗 Tasty Brunch + Signature Cocktails
Indulge in a carefully curated menu of brunch bites and delicious drinks while vibing to sounds from our live DJ.
🛍️ Curated Goodie Bags: Take home exclusive gifts from our beauty and wellness sponsors – including brands like Tangle Teezer, Cantu, Ebin Europe, Creme Of Nature and Design Essentials, to name a few – all thoughtfully curated with the needs of textured hair professionals in mind.
Real Networking, Real Vibes
Come solo or with your friend - Build meaningful connections with fellow hair professionals and leading industry figures in an uplifting, supportive setting.
🎤 Confirmed Speakers & Guests
Including but not limited to:
Candace Mitchell - Founder & CEO of MYAVANA - @myavanahaircare
Gabriella Anderson – Founder & CEO of Braids Gang -@braidsgang
Aminata Kamara – International Fashion & Creative Hairstylist - @aminatacreative
Antoinette Ale – Co-founder & CEO of Tressly - @tressly
Susana Restrepo Arias – Content Strategist at YouTube/Google - @youtube
Erica Castro – Celebrity Braider - @braidedbynicks
Savanna Kelly – Creative Stylist & Salon Owner - @savsstyles
Latarra Clarke – Braid Specialist & Podcaster - @braidsforalltextures
Rufina Stuartt – Hair artist & Educator - @ReformedHair
Hyacintha Faustino –International hairstylist - @hairbyhyacintha
Sam Groeneveld – International Fashion Hairstylist - @styledby_sammyg
Tia Coker – Creative Hair Artist - @artistictia.studio_
Why You Must Be There:
Black women make up just 4.2% of the UK’s female population but account for 10% of total haircare spend - a clear indicator of our market influence. Globally, the Black haircare industry topped $10 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach over $15 billion by 2033. Yet the braiders, natural hairstylists, and textured hair creatives who shape trends and build culture remain underfunded, under-celebrated, and overlooked in the industry’s power structure.
The Braiders Brunch exists to flip that narrative.
This is a space where your creativity meets business growth, where your voice is amplified, and where the future of textured hair is led by us - not just featured.
Youth Charity Our Pain 2 Power
By attending, you’ll be directly supporting Our Pain 2 Power, a youth charity dedicated to empowering vulnerable young people across the UK. 100% of event proceeds will go towards funding their vital programmes, mentorship and life-changing initiatives.
The Braiders Brunch Powered by MYAVANA
We’re proud to partner with MYAVANA as the official title sponsor for the Braiders Brunch 2025. MYAVANA is a tech-driven hair care company revolutionising how we understand and care for textured hair. With science-backed hair analysis, personalised product recommendations, and a deep commitment to textured hair innovation, MYAVANA empowers hair professionals and clients alike to embrace their natural texture with confidence.
Their support of this event reflects a shared mission - to champion education, uplift community, and spark transformation in the textured hair space.
Official Media Sponsor The HairDressers Journal
We’re proud to announce Hairdressers Journal International as the official media sponsor of The Braiders Brunch 2025.
With over 140 years of heritage, HJ has consistently set the standard for excellence in the global hair industry. As the voice of the world’s leading hairdressers and barbers, their support brings invaluable visibility, credibility, and celebration to the textured hair community. Together, we’re bridging creativity, culture, and professionalism in one unforgettable event.
Dress to Impress!
Come bold, chic, and powerful - showcase your unique style and make a statement. Whether you lean into a polished brunch vibe or something more editorial, let your outfit reflect your creativity and confidence.
There’s no strict dress code, just arrive as the elevated version of you. Dress to feel inspired, empowered, and unforgettable.
Secure your spot today and step into your greatness at the Braiders Brunch 2025 because your brilliance deserves to be celebrated!
Spaces are extremely limited.