I am a big fan of trade shows. Whether it’s the Toy Fair or the Chocolate Show or my fave, the Architectural Digest Design Show, I’ve spent many happy hours at Javitz and other venues marveling at the aisles and aisles of creative, wonderful stuff. But I’ve never been to a tradeshow as crazy, as energetic, as madly creative as the hair shows, and of that nutty bunch, the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show seems to reign supreme.
Founded in 1947 by Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner, Sr. and his brother Arthur E. Bronner, Sr., the organization is currently headed up by the next generation, represented by President and CEO Bernard Bronner.
“ Three things [my] parents told [me]: Work hard, Be Honest, and Keep Good Company.”
– Bernard Bronner, Bronner Bros. driving principal
The company has a number of successful beauty brands, and they host the largest multi-cultural beauty shows in the US. The Atlanta-based show is a celebration of the beauty and strength of Black hair. From its humble beginnings in a YMCA basement, the hair event is now attended by more than 30,000 professionals, models, and gawkers. No wonder it’s been around for 74 years!
2020 being what it is, of course, all live events are cancelled, but that didn’t stop Bronner Bros. folks! In September, they hosted a virtual beauty show with all the features of the traditional live shows. All that’s missing is the hairspray fumes!
You can see all of the Bronner Bros. hair and nails magnificence on their website and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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November 28, 2020 at 8:32 am
There were a couple that I really liked, which surprised me. Just as soon as I win a large power ball lottery there is one model that I want to model for me. So there is no guessing she is the last one of the above posts. If I knew enough of Photoshop and could remove the gold I would be tempted to get an 8×10 picture and put it on my wall. What a strong face. Wonder who she is. Hal
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November 28, 2020 at 8:47 am
She is a knock out.
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November 28, 2020 at 8:49 pm
She is!
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November 28, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Glad you liked it…
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November 28, 2020 at 8:48 am
Wonder how some of these are combed out.?
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November 28, 2020 at 8:49 pm
Slowly and patiently, I would guess.
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November 28, 2020 at 11:01 am
Donna! Wow – the glamour and the culture rich connections in many of the braids and looks made this really enjoyable
And cheers to the boy that donated his hair to cancer – really beautiful hair he had
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November 28, 2020 at 8:50 pm
He had quite the mane! I’d love to have that much hair.
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November 28, 2020 at 10:34 pm
I know !!
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November 28, 2020 at 6:56 pm
I loved the style that looked like a sunflower (not sure that is what they were going for). And yes, the braids are magnificent! But is that a really a Kobe doll in that model’s hair?!
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November 28, 2020 at 8:51 pm
Lol. There were a lot of Kobe tributes. Their last show was in February 2020.
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