24th to 25th AUGUST 2018, ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALLS, LONDON

THE SHADES OF BEAUTY LIVE EXPERIENCE

#MyShadeMatters

SHADES OF BEAUTY LIVE IS NOT JUST ANOTHER HAIR AND BEAUTY SHOW, IT’S A CELEBRATION OF INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION. FOUNDED BY SISTERS GRACE AND CHRISTINA ADESINA, THE BRITISH BORN NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEURS ARE COMMITTED TO CHALLENGING BEAUTY STANDARDS AND PROMOTING THE IDEA THAT THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO BE BLACK – BEAUTY COMES IN ALL SHADES, SHAPES AND SIZES, WHETHER YOU ROCK NATURAL HAIR, WEAVE OR A POLISHED HEAD!

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KICKING OFF THE CARNIVAL WEEKEND THIS SUMMER, THE SISTERS WILL BE JOINING FORCES BY SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR BRANDS, INFLUENCERS AND BUSINESS WOMEN IN THE HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO PRESENT THE INAUGURAL SHADES OF BEAUTY LIVE EVENT ON FRIDAY 24TH AND SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST CREATED BY WOMEN OF COLOUR, FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

LET'S TALK ABOUT ....

WE WILL BE SPILLING THE TEA AND GIVING YOU SOME JUICY INSIGHTS TO ALL THINGS HAIR, SKIN AND BEAUTY FROM OUR FABULOUS LINEUP OF SPEAKERS. HERE ARE SOME OF THEM BELOW. THE SESSIONS WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN AN INTIMATE CLOSED OFF SPACE RESERVED FOR THOSE THAT UPGRADE TO A VIP PASS. OH, DID I FORGET TO MENTION YOU GET A VIP GOODY BAG TOO! GRAB THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE. IF YOU DO NOT GET THE CHANCE TO BE IN THE ROOM UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH YOUR FAVORITE SPEAKERS WE WILL BE STREAMING THE SESSIONS LIVE INTO THE MAIN EXHIBITION HALL, SO YOU CAN CATCH A GLIMPSE.

JAMELIA DONALDSON, FOUNDER OF TREASURE TRESS

YOMI & ELIZABETH, SLAY IN YOUR LANE

CURLTURE, EMPOWERMENT INFLUENCERS

MARIAM MUSA, REALITY TV STAR

ABBIE MAY, CELEBRITY MUA

SLUMFLOWER, AWARD WINNING BLOGGER

TOLANI, 1/3 OF THE RECEIPTS PODCAST

JACKIE MGIDO, HOLLYWOOD MUA

CHLOE WATTS, FOUNDER OF CHLOE DIGITAL

SENOR FENTY YOUTUBER & MUA

SHANTANIA BECKFORD, BEAUTY INFLUENCER

YINKA BOKINNI, CapitalXtra DJ

KEVIN SHANTI, CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST

RONKE ADEYEMI, FOUNDER OF BROWN BEAUTY TALK

MICHELLE OWUSU, MARKETING DIRECTOR OF SCENE TV

FATIMAH MANSARAY, ADVOCATE FOR BLACK SKINCARE

CHIMMY LAWSON, AUTHOR OF THE PINKER PRINT

NISSY TEE, YOUTUBER AND PRESENTER

OFOME EYANAGHO, FOUNDER OF THE GLOWPOT

ATEH JEWEL, BEAUTY JOURNALIST

DALIA DIAS, FOUNDER @SHOTBYDALIADIAS

ZEZE MILLS, CREATOR OF THE ZEZE MILLS SHOW

SAL BAXTER, FOUNDER OF ROOT2TIP

VIVIAN KAYE, FOUNDER AND CEO OF KINKYCURLYYAKI

SAMIRA SCHOFIELD, YOUTUBER AND VLOGGER

KEHRYSE JOHNSON, BEAUTY EDITOR OF GLAM AFRICA MAGAZINE

ANASTASIA CHIKEZIE, FOUNDER OF PURELY NATURAL HAIR SALON

SHARMAINE ADEREMI, TALENT MANAGER, STORM MODEL MANAGEMENT

SHALOM LLOYD AWARD WINNING BRITISH-NIGERIAN PHARMA PROFESSIONAL, FOUNDER & MD

JANET OGANAH AND ADONICA SIMMONS, CO-HOST MAKING MONEY MOVES PODCAST

KOJO ANIM, COMEDIAN, FILMMAKER AND CEO OF THE COLOUR NETWORK

MOSIQUE LAVONTELLE RADIO PRESENTER / PRODUCER AT PULSE88RADIO

MELANIE V. EUSEBE, CHAIR OF BLACK BRITISH BUSINESS AWARDS

TRAVIS JAY, COMEDIAN, ACTOR RADIO PRESENTER

ABBIECURLS NATURAL HAIR INFLUENCER

NIKKY O, SPEAKER, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST

ANNIKA ALLEN CO-OWNER AND HOST OF THE COLOUR NETWORK

RAMLA TYROW, INFLUENCER AND PAST CAST MEMBER OF BKCHAT LDN

BASMA KHALIFA CREATIVE DIRECTOR, FASHION STYLIST & TV PRESENTER

AFUA ADOM, JOURNALIST, TV PRESENTER AND FORMER EDITOR OF BLACKHAIR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MEET OUR EXHIBITORS

THE little POP UP SHOPS

EXPLORE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE HAIR, MAKE-UP AND SKINCARE BRANDS CURATED JUST FOR YOU AND DISCOVER SOME NEW ONES! GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY, TEST AND BUY AT DISCOUNTED PRICES FROM THESE MINI POP UPS EXCLUSIVELY AT THE EVENT. SOME OF THESE BRANDS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE SO THIS POP-UP IS RARE – DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS EPIC EVENT!

MEDIA PARTNERS

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(45mins) On this panel we will be discussing the black hair revolution. Is this a trend or is it here to stay? Also what ingredients should we be looking out for to use on our culy hair? Plastic combs vs Wooden combs. Which gels (if any)should we be using for our baby hairs?

The Revolution Is Hair!

ANASTASIA CHIKEZIE, FOUNDER, PURELY NATURAL HAIR
SAL BAXTER, FOUNDER, ROOT2TIP
KEVIN SHANTI, CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST
VIVIAN KAYE, CEO OF KINKY CURLY YAKI
CHRISSIE MILAN, BRAND AMBASSADOR OF LONDON VIRGIN HAIR

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(1hr) On this panel we will be discussing lack of inclusivity in the mainstream but also look at the beauty ideals of the black community. We will delve deep into the issue of colourism and our my shade matters campaign.

Black Beautiful Me: The Perception of Beauty

TOLLY T, 1/3 OF THE RECEIPTS PODCAST
SENOR FENTY (DAMILOLA ADEJONWO), YOUTUBER
HANNAH OLATEJU, LIFESTYLE BLOGGER & QUAD AMPUTEE
NAOMI ONI BURN SURVIVOR & BEAUTY INFLUENCER
JAY & TRI, CURLTURE, UK
ATEH JEWEL, BEAUTY JOURNALIST FOR DEEPER SKIN TONES

:10

(45Min) Beauty is a means to financial empowerment for our female workforce. Beautystack is a new global platform dedicated to connecting clients with beauty professionals. Through the creation of a visual network, Beautystack allows clients to like, book and share their favourite beauty looks, and keep up with the latest trends whilst finding their very own beauty gang.

Key Note: 'The Beauty of Business'

SHARMADEAN REID MBE, BRITISH JAMAICAN ENTREPRENEUR AND FOUNDER OF WAH NAILS

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(1hr) During this panel session, we hear from and celebrate talented women of colour in the media who have challenged the narrow industry standards of beauty. We’ll discuss how they have taken control to make sure diverse faces are seen and voices heard, and how we can all do our part to shine a light on our fellow sisters.

Black Beauty Represented

MICHELLE OWUSU, ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING, SCENETV
NICOLE VASSELL, FEATURES EDITOR, PRIDE MAGAZINE
DALIA DIAS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
YINKA BOKINNI, PRESENTER & DJ, CAPITAL XTRA
SHARMAINE ADEREMI, TALENT & BRAND MANAGER, STROM ARTIST
ZEZEMILLZ, PRESENTER, ZEZEMILLZ

:15

(45mins) Jacque Mgido is a Hollywood makeup artist and live in LA. She has worked her magic on women of colour and has worked on a few good men too such as Denzel and Snoop! Her products are amazing, and she has a wealth of knowledge to share.

Make Up Masterclass with Jacque Mgido

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(45mins) On this panel we ask why are we underrepresented at the boardroom level in the UK black Hair and Beauty. We will also look at access to resources or what help is there for small businesses in the hair and beauty space to scale?

A Seat At The Table? The Beauty Of Black Ownership

CHLOE WATTS, FOUNDER, CHLOE DIGITAL
JAMELIA, FOUNDER, TREASURE TRESS,
JACQUE MGIDO, HOLLYWOOD MUA AND FOUNDER, JACQUE MGIDO COSMETICS
MELANIE EUSEBE, FOUNDER, BLACK BRITISH BUSINESS AWARDS
ANASTASIA CHIKEZIE, PURELY NATURAL HAIR
SANDRA BROWN-PINNOCK, FOUNDER, XSANDY’S AFRO HAIR SHOP

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(1hr) On this panel we will be sharing all the best skin and beauty tips for women with darker skin tones. Black don’t crack- is this a fact or myth?

Melinated Magic: 'Beat Face' and Beyond

JACKIE MGIDO, HOLLYWOOD MUA
RONKE ADEYEMI, FOUNDER OF BROWN BEAUTY TALK
MARIAM MUSA, MAKE-UP, FASHION & LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER
ABBIE MAY, CELEBRITY MUA
SHALOM LLOLYD, FOUNDER, NATURALLY TRIBAL
OFOME EYANAGHO, FOUNDER, GLOWPOT
FATIMAH, SKINCARE EXPERT

:15

(45min) Do you ever feel your interest in makeup contradicts your religious beliefs? Does beauty or body enhancement have a place in Religion?. This panel will definitely give us an insight into our beliefs and beauty.

Flawless in Faith: Does Beauty Have a Place in Religion?

NISSY TEE, PRESENTER & INFLUENCER
RAMLA TYROW, CEO OF RAVITA LDN AND PRODUCTION MANAGER
SAMIRA SCHOFIELD, INFLUENCER
NIKKY O, SPEAKER, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST AND MENTOR

:15

(45mins) Join the panel as we talk through what many may define as a expedition with their hair.

Love Thy Crown In association with Palmer's

KEHRYSE JOHNSON, BEAUTY EDITOR OF GLAM AFRICA
SLUMFLOWER, AWARD WINNING BLOGGER AND AUTHOR
ABBIECURLS, INFLUENCER
STEPHANIE SEY, TRICHOLOGIST
JAY & TRI, CURLTURE UK

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(1hr) Does sisterhood still exist? Do we do enough to support each other or we could be doing more to celebrate black women?

Sisterhood

SHEDZI, AWARD WINNING TV PRESENTER
YOMI & LIZZIE, AUTHORS, SLAY IN YOUR LANE
PATRICIA CAMPBELL, WELLNESS COACH
AUDREY AKA GHANA'S FINEST, 1/3 OF RECEIPT'S PODCAST
JAY & TRI, CURLTURE UK
JANET OGANAH AND ADONICA SIMMONS, JANET'S LIST

:15

(1hr) Do black women feel pressured by men to look mainstream? Does body positivity campaigns need to be supported by men? This panel will be spilling the tea.

Pressures of 'Perfection': Women vs Men

ANNIKA ALLEN, CO-OWNER, THE BLACK MAGIC NETWORK
CHIDERA EGGERUE, SLUMFLOWER, AUTHOR
KOJO ANIM, COMEDIAN & WRITER, CO-OWNER, THE BLACK MAGIC NETWORK
NISSY TEE, PRESENTER & INFLUENCER
CHIMMY LAWSON, AUTHOR, THE LITTLE PINK BOOK
SHANTANIA BECKFORD, INFLUENCER
TRAVIS JAY, COMEDIAN, ACTOR RADIO PRESENTER

TICKETS

VIP ADMISSION

For the ultimate day out, upgrade your Shades of Beauty Live experience with a VIP ticket. From the door to the exhibition hall you’ll enjoy VIP treatment with designated entry and access to exclusive workshops and talks where you’ll be able to get upclose and personal with your favourite influencers and industry experts. Grab these tickets fast, as seating is limited for your comfort and to allow you the opportunity to engage, relax and enjoy a quality experience.

*Priority to the exhibition

*Complimentary Cocktail

*Complimentary goody bag worth over £80

*Entry to exclusive speaker sessions and demonstrations

*Experiential demos

STANDARD ADMISSION

Our Shades of Beauty Live Standard Admission is taking the general to new levels *flicks weave*.

No more hustle and bustle or waiting around to speak to vendors. Whether you want to connect with your favourite brands or touch, smell and try new ones, get this ticket and enjoy the following, as a standard:

*Entry to exhibition

*Complimentary goody bag worth over £30

*Complimentary cocktails

**Access to speaker sessions and demonstrations via livestream on designated screens