Nzuri Natural Hair Festival 2012


I attended the 4th Annual Nzuri Natural Hair Festival in Houston, Texas yesterday. It was so much fun!

Watch the video below to  see my product haul and cool hair tips I got while attending the Curls seminar.


Did you attend the festival? Share your experience.

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