Flagship BUOR event · Sept 13 – 14, 2026 · Hilton North - Houston, TX
Afro Hair Summit.
Black · African · Latino · Diaspora Cultural Economic Empowerment and Arts. Two Immersive Days of Beauty, Education, Fashion, Contest and the Beauty & the Barber Awards.
The Experience
Afro Hair Summit: a Diaspora of Culture - Una semana de cultura de la diáspora
The Afro Hair Summit is the cultural centerpiece of BUOR — a four-day takeover where the Afro Diaspora world's most innovative economic empowerment of textured hair stylists, barbers, brands and beauty consumers convene under one roof.
Expect and experience runway production, master classes, hair battles, business intensives, American theme party, The Show Hair Fashion & Beats + the Beauty & the Barber Awards, and a marketplace built for the future of textured beauty.
Breakout experiences
Pick your lane.
Ticketed tracks and signature nights that run alongside the main summit programming. Bundle into a Get-Access Pass or buy à la carte. Have it your way.
Battles & Contest
Live-stage barber, stylist, nail and make-up contests judged by master pros. Pre-registration required.
Enter a BattleWorkshops · Look & Learn
Hands-on CEU-eligible intensives from championship-level educators. Limited seats per class.
Browse WorkshopsPanels
Industry leaders unpack the textured-beauty economy, DEI, tech, and the creator-to-founder path.
See PanelsHair Fashion & Beats Show
The Nite Cultural Showcase — celebrity stylists, barbers, designers and influencers on one runway.
Reserve a SeatBeauty & the Barber Awards
Black-tie gala honoring excellence in barbering, styling, business and cultural impact.
Attend the GalaThe Schedule
Two days. One movement.
Day 01
Sept 13
Consumer / Pro's + Battles / Contest + The Nite Cultural Showcase
Salon Service Experience, The Male Groom Room, Demo Stage textured hair, make up, styling, texture science, color, hair loss, lashes, health wellness, panels and business. + The Nite Cultural Showcase hair fashion show, Meet Met on steroids. Celebrity, Barber, Influencers, Designers A Cultural Solei
Day 02
Sept 14
Pro's Education / Marketplace + Beauty & Barber Awards Gala
Live advance Afro texture training, business, dei, tech for beauty the expo floor + the Beauty & the Barber Awards. Met Gala
Featured Educators
A faculty of culture-makers.
50+ educators across barbering, styling, color, wellness, and business.
Cheryl Morrow
Afro Hair Science
Kay Simpson
Master Hairstylist
Bryan
Master Barber Colorist
Billco
Hair Replacement Expert
Gayla Belay
Celebrity Hairstylist
Ryan Hardgrave
Male Hair Replacement
Ladosha Wright
Colorist · Salon Owner
Workshops
30+ hands-on intensives across barbering, styling, color and business.
Competitions
Live hair, nails, barbers model contest & battles judged by a panel of master pros.
Marketplace
20+ vetted vendors. Tools, hair, products, technology and apparel.
Hotel & Travel
Stay where the summit lives.
BUOR Afro Hair Summit official partner hotel Houston Hilton North. Free Airport shuttle, free parking and breakfast for 2 included.
Get Hotel RateGroup Code: BUOR
FAQs
Good questions.
What's included with my ticket?+
Access to all educational sessions, the marketplace, the fashion show, opening ceremony and community brunch. Awards Gala is a separate add-on.
Are CEUs available?+
Yes. Most classes carry state-board CEU credit. Certificates are emailed within 5 business days.
Can my brand sponsor or exhibit?+
Absolutely — see our Vendors & Sponsors page for tiers and demographics.
Where should I stay?+
We partner with three official hotels with discounted room blocks (released March 2026).
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Sept 13 – 14, 2026 · Hilton North - Houston, TX