Africa Internation Hair Extravaganza!

Just 5 More Days!!!

By: IceCream Mag

The first Ever Hair Expo, the Africa International Hair Extravaganza will take place on the 11 & 12 August 2012 at the Coco-Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, South Africa.

This elite event will present a full “HAIR EXPERIENCE” for the industry and consumers as the country celebrates Woman’s Month throughout August.

The Organizers have just completed the selection process for the first ‘Battle of the Stylist’, which will take place alongside the expo. This process has afforded 20 previously disadvantaged stylists from across Africa the opportunity to “BATTLE IT OUT” by showcasing their talent in 3 different categories namely; Weave, Relax Style and Natural Hair Style.

The 20 finalist include stylists from South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Mozambique. “We’re so excited about Africa’s First Hair Battle and encourage consumers to come and see the talent that’s hidden within Africa’s Stylists” Says Businesswoman & Founder of Africa International Hair Extravaganza Ms. Fatima Cele

The show will run over 2 days from the 11^th -12^th August with doors opening at 10am till 8pm. Visitors attending the expo will be spoiled for choice, as the experience stage production by Jan Malan, whose amazing work has been seen at a number fashion weeks across the continent and has worked on the MNET Face of Africa, to name a few. “ I am so overwhelmed to work on this Production, the show will present a lot of exciting things such as SUMMER/SPRING Hair Trends for 2012, Product Demo’s, Make-overs, and many more- consumers don’t want to miss this one” Says Jan Malan

The show will house captain of the hair industries across the continent. The two days will be packed with activities and information to make sure there is everything consumers need to know about hair and beauty.

The show ends off on Sunday with the 1^stAfrican Hair Awards, an awards ceremony voted for through a sms competition which consumers including Stylists and Salon owners who are the immediate custodians and ambassadors of the respective hair products and brands voted into. Categories include Best Hair Relaxer, Best Aftercare Product, Most accessible Hair Brand, Salon Choice Product and Fiber just to name a few. Full details on the Awards and Categories please visit our website on www.aihe.co.za.

Here are some of the categories :
People Choice Categories
•Hair Relaxer
•Salon Choice Professional Product
•Most Accessible Hair Brand
•Hair Salon Brand
•Celebrity Hair Stylist
•Hair Fiber Brand (Hair Extensions)
•Leading Hair Moisturizer and Hair Spray
•Hair Food
•Hair Treatment Product
•Best Hair Salon
•Top Hairstylists

Stylists & Salon Choice
•Hair Relaxer
•Professional Product
•Hair Treatment
•Scalp Treatment
•Damaged Hair Treatment
•Aftercare
•Weave and Braiding Fiber
•Retailer
•Natural Hair Treatment
•Hair Institution of the Year

To vote for the category of your choice, send a text to +27788038277 with the Category, The Brand, Your Name and Country.

Vote today and the stand the chance of winning loads of fantastic prizes including tickets to the expo, hair consulting vouchers, Zuri design shoes, lunch date with your favorite AIHE Brand Ambassador, Brazilian or Indian hair weaves, full set mobile nail service and hair and make-up makeover.

So be sure to send an e-mail to media@aihe.co.za to fill up their questionnaire that will enable you WIN one of their amazing prizes

Date: Saturday 11th August 2012 – Sunday 12th August 2012
Time: 10 AM Daily
Venue: The Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tickets: R 220