Cornrows X Curls The Hair Festival

Cornrows x Curls: The Experience returns for its second year on Saturday, June 28th, 12PM–6PM at the iconic Building 92, Brooklyn Navy Yard—ushering in a new wave of cultural and economic empowerment centered around natural hair.

Co-curated by Angela Pennyfeather, founder of Brooklyn Natural Hair Fest, and Karyne Tinord, creator of Cornrows & Cornbread and Kay de Très, this event is where commerce meets culture, and where the beauty salon finally takes its rightful place beside the boardroom.

A Gathering of Icons, Innovators & Influence

This isn’t just a festival—it’s a summit for the future of beauty. The day includes:
• The Crown Sessions, a star-powered panel series featuring: Angela Yee, Media Maven & Entrepreneur, Gregory Patterson, Celebrity Stylist & Sally Beauty Ambassador, Genesis Dominguez, Founder of Honey Beauty and many more!
Moderated by Pennyfeather & Tinord

• Coffee & Culture
   – Complimentary coffee + tea from Coffee Uplifts People
   – Signature cocktails like The Crown Punch and Curl-Rita at the Cornrows & Cornbread Café
• Live Activations & Giveaways
   – Hand massages by Lynn New York
   – Onsite consultations with stylists and dermatologists
   – A curated marketplace of Black-owned beauty, hair, and wellness brands
   – Footwear giveaways from CLOVE
   – And for every attendee—exclusive Hair Swag Bags featuring full-size products from:
    🔹 Miss Jessie’s
    🔹 Hawaiian Silky
    🔹 Sally Beauty