Inspiring Hair Freedom | Celebrating Coily, Kinky & Curly Hair
20 September 2026
About the Event
Hair Freedom EXPO is where culture, identity, education, and community come together, a bold, first-of-its-kind platform celebrating coily, kinky, and curly hair in Australia.
This dynamic half-a-day experience brings together Black and multicultural women and girls across Australia, educators, industry professionals, suppliers, stylists, creatives, and leaders under one roof to learn, connect, and lead change.
From interactive workshops and live hair demonstrations to powerful conversations and storytelling, Hair Freedom EXPO creates space for knowledge, visibility, and empowerment. It is where community meets industry, where identity is affirmed, and where new pathways for confidence, leadership, and economic opportunity are unlocked.
Be part of a growing national movement redefining beauty standards, challenging hair discrimination, and inspiring hair freedom across Australia.
What to Expect at the event
- FREE Showbags
- Exhibitor Marketplace: Hair care, suppliers, and hair brands
- Workshops & Live Demos: Styling, education, and professional tips
- Panel Discussions & Keynotes: Inspiration, career guidance, lived exp.
- Networking Opportunities: community, creatives, & industry
- International attendees, including Professor Wendy Green, Founder of the #FreeTheHair movement, a legal architect of the CROWN Act
AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT
Key Attendees:
- Multicultural women & girls (school-aged, youth, and adults)
- Professionals, government agencies, NGOs, students, educators, and leaders
- Salons, hair brands, creatives, and lifestyle influencers
Why ENABLE WOMEN AFRICA, Why Now?
- The African-born population in Australia >500,000, more than doubled in 20 years (ABS, June 2023)
- A growing number of Australians with coily, kinky, or curly hair are living in Australia
- Vibrant, culturally influential, and underserved community
In 2021, the Australian Institute of Family Studies found that 1 in 3 teens report appearance-based discrimination*.
Hair discrimination continues to shape how Black women and girls show up in schools, workplaces, and public life, often forcing choices that impact confidence, identity, and opportunity.
This is a critical moment to act. With the right leadership and investment, we can shift narratives, influence systems, and create lasting change for current and future generations.
Why Sponsor us?
Hair stigma starts young, shaping confidence, limiting participation, and influencing life at school, in sport, and into the workplace.
Partner with Hair Freedom EXPO and unlock real impact and return:
Cultural Leadership
Stand at the forefront of change and help drive the movement to end hair discrimination in Australia.
High-Impact Brand Visibility
Be seen across digital screens, social media, live activations, stage moments, and EDM campaigns, placing your brand at the centre of a powerful national conversation.
Untapped Market Opportunity
Connect with a rapidly growing global market (curly, coily hair valued at $90B+) and position your brand within an emerging, culturally influential audience.
Authentic Community Access
Engage directly with over 100 highly engaged multicultural women and girls, alongside educators, professionals, and industry leaders, building trust where it matters most.
By supporting Enable Women Africa, your organisation becomes part of a visible, practical solution, reducing barriers, driving inclusion, and aligning with a movement grounded in culture, connection, and lasting impact.