Events
International Natural Hair Meetup Day 2013 Presented by Natural Girls Rock!
Megan Davis, owner of The Kitchen Salon will present the “Embracing My Natural Roots Empowerment Sessions” at The Naturally Fly Natural Hair Expo on 3/23/13 as well as selling her natural hair and skin products and answering natural hair questions at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. The second presentation will be at the Natural Hair Voyage & Bazaar at the TPN Family Community Center in Pontiac, Michigan on April 20, 2013.
The Kiddie Salon I Love My Hair Meetup is a one day, 2 hour meetup for the whole family. Anyone who has children or cares for children with natural hair are welcome to join us for a fun filled evening of learning and inspiration. This is a part of our monthly Mott Mane Mondays in partnership with the Friends of the Mott Branch Library at 1085 Dorr St. Toledo, OH 43607 from 6-8pm. Please feel free to click and share this flyer with others.
The WOW(Women of the World) Symposium is a one day event held at the University of Toledo Scott Park Campus on March 30, 2013 from 9am-3pm. Guests are welcome to attend this free community event with health screenings, vendors (including The Kitchen Salon). Forums on financial planning, starting a business, ask the OB GYN, surviving incest, belly dancing and more will be available to women all through the day. Download and share the flyer at the link below!
Mott Mane Mondays will continue with Fro Frustrations: The Round Table Rant. This important discussion should be had among all naturals. It’s great to celebrate the benefits, the versatility and the beauty of natural hair, but let’s face it-we all have moments where we are not so fond of our hair. So this is the time to come together and talk about it! Held on April 22, 2013 from 6-8pm at the Mott Library, guests will be welcomed with refreshments and a table to lay every issue on. Join us for this lively discussion. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Monthly product swap (bring your gently used products to swap for something new)
*The product swap is open to those who bring items to swap.
The Northwest Ohio Natural Hair & Beauty Expo 2013!
The 2nd Northwest Ohio Natural Hair & Beauty Expo will be held at The New Life Center located at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio on October 12, 2013.
Enjoy a full day of Workshops, Performances, Vendors and a Childrens Arts & Crafts area.
The Expo will take place from 11am until 6pm.
Vendors, Performers and Models are wanted! For more information, email info@thekitchensalon.com
The Kitchen Salon offers the following exclusive (fee based) events:
Workshops. Can be large or small at a venue of your choosing. Please include a theme, if applicable.
Meetups. Meetups large or small can be planned to suit your needs from Church groups to Barber shops to restaurants, we will help plan and sponsor your Meetup.
The Kiddie Salon “I Love My Hair”/ “Good Hair” parties
The Kiddie Salon “I Love My Hair”/ “Good Hair” parties are available for small groups (1-10) of children ages 1-13. These parties are Fun and Educational
Kids will learn about being naturally beautiful through (natural hair themed) music, art and games. Special Party Favors are a part of the package.
Please include the following information in your email to info@thekitchensalon.com or use our contact page.
- Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Desired Date & Time of your Event
- Location
- Details about your event
- The expected number of guests
- and your Budget
Listing of our past events:
Saturday August 11, 2012 12pm-2pm
Natural Hair Style Clinic #2
Sanger Library
Videos, Style Demonstrations, Q & A, The Kitchen Salon Updates
Friday, July 13, 2012~5:00pm-8:00pm
Natural Hair, Summer Care Meetup
Located at The Collingwood Arts Center in the Gerber House Galleries. 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Toledo, OH 43620
Candid discussions, natural hair games, Raffle, Giveaways,refreshments, The Kitchen Salon Products and accessories!
Monday, April 30, 2012~ 6:00pm-8:00pm
Hair Locking Class (FREE)
Mott Branch Library (Dorr St)
This 2 hour class is designed to educate attendees about starting, maintaining and styling locs/dreads in their different phases. This class is FREE and open to the public, Men and Children as well.
Saturday, May 19, 2012~9am-9pm
The Kitchen Salon|Toledo is a part of National Natural Hair Meetup Day (www.nnhmd.com). Celebrating naturals with a series of events throughout the day:
- The Big Chop event presented by Transformations Salon & Spa with professional natural hair services by C.C.
- The Block Party from noon until 4pm on Miller St. adjacent to Transformations Salon and Powell’s beauty Supply. Music will be provided by DJ DreWills from WXUT’s The Session. 13 Local poets/spoken word artists hosted by Imani Lateef of New Glass City and C.C., both poetry pioneers in the Toledo area for at least 15 years. Vendors rounded out the Block Party!
- The Island Jam at Dexter’s Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge from 7:00-9:00pm where a DJ will be spinning Dancehall, Reggae and Soca music.
Intro to herb therapy November 2011
We watched a film on herb making and learned the benefits of herb therapy both internally and externally at the Mott Branch Library. (FREE)
Natural “Family Of Hair” Meetup
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wildwood Metropark Whitetail Shelter
Toledo’s Natural Hair Family gathered together for an afternoon of Fun, Food, Fellowship and Photos!
Juneteenth Summer Meetup
June 18, 2011
@ The Sanger Branch Library
Nearly 80 Men, Women and Children gathered together to learn, share, and laugh at the June Meetup! Everyone had an opportunity to share their natural journey and personal experiences along with a Q & A session. (FREE)
Natural Hair Meetup 2010 in the News!
June 25, 2010 Natural Hair Meetup
Previous Meetups were held at various locations throughout the City of Toledo, Ohio and New Orleans, Louisiana from 1997-2007. Small groups have gathered and shared their Big Chop Events, Challenges, Triumphs and Goals with one another. From living rooms to church halls to parks, we have been growing forward to Educate, Encourage and Empower anyone who is interested in Natural Hair.
