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SEARCHThe BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.
Evie Johnson and Tippi Shorter teach techniques using Mizani products onstage at the BBR Beauty Show.
Angela Reich
Black Beauty Roster (BBR), the leading inclusion platform for beauty professionals and creators, held their BBR Beauty Expo presented by SalonCentric, which took place July 27, 2026 at Chelsea Industrial in New York City. This elevated experience brought together hairstylists, makeup artists, creators, beauty enthusiasts, and industry leaders for a full day of premiere masterclasses, live demos, brand activations, and cultural connection.
From left: Kelly Westbrook of My Salon Suite, Maude Okrah Hunter of Black Beauty Roster, Angela Reich of MODERN SALON at the BBR Beauty Show
Angela Reich
At the intersection of networking and culture, the BBR Beauty Expo shone a spotlight some of the most influential names in beauty while giving professionals direct access to leading brands all under one roof. Attendees experienced powerful mainstage moments, activations with top brands, and impactful conversations that reflected the future of an increasingly inclusive industry.
"The BBR Beauty Show is where business, artistry, and culture intersect," said Maude Okrah Hunter, Founder of Black Beauty Roster. "Our vision is to create a world-class destination where beauty professionals, brands, and industry leaders can connect, learn, discover new opportunities, and help shape a more innovative and inclusive industry."
Angela Reich
The show featured an acclaimed roster of speakers and talent including Lacy Redway, Danessa Myricks, Karrueche Tran, Jesseca Harris-Dupart, Mitchell Halliday, Achieng Agutu, Chelley Bissainthe, Angela C. Stevens, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Jeannette Reyes, Susy Oludele, Vernon François, Janel Sealy Smith, Sly Huncho, and many more. Participating brands included Ulta Beauty, L'Oréal Groupe, Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Oribe, Bask & Lather, DevaCurl, and mo
The Black Beauty Roster is an organization that focuses on celebrating and promoting diversity and inclusion within the beauty industry.
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