37 Reasons Why We Have Heart Eyes For CURLFEST

Your Instagram feeds were likely brimming with #hairspiration this weekend when Curly Girl Collective (CGC”> hosted its second annual CURLFEST, “a mecca of Afros, Twist-Outs, Curls (and Beards!”> set to a soundtrack of chill music and positive energy” in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

In addition to giving us enough eye candy to last until CURLFEST 2016, this was an opportunity to unite the many supporters of the natural hair community, to promote self love, and combat societal views that lead to self-hate and low self esteem. To spread this message of empowerment, the event featured a team of bloggers and influencers who hosted Picnic Chats on topics like “Raising Children Who Love Natural hair,” and “How to Stay Fit, Curvy, & Naturally Fabulous.” The hosts included Whitney White of Naptural85, Jenell Stewart of KinkyCurlyCoilyMe.com, Christina “Love Brown Sugar” Brown, Curvy Fitness Professional Anowa Edjah, Anu Prestonia of Khamit Kinks Salon, and Celebrity Stylist Kimberly Gedeon of Bravo’s Newlyweds show.

Keep scrolling for a healthy dose of natural hair (and style!”> inspiration.

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Holding the snake I met at #Curlfest … I look calm and collected here but I was freaking out at first LOL

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Meet Randi. Black Girls are magical and full of personality. #curlfest photo: @dretothepeople

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A photo posted by Loc Livin ™ (@loclivin”> on Aug 31, 2015 at 1:54pm PDT

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A photo posted by Nneoma (Knee-o-muh”> (@nnescorner”> on Aug 31, 2015 at 5:31pm PDT

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Stopped by #curlfest2015, fell in love with these amazing beauties at the @hausofswag booth! #prospectpark #bksummer #curlfestA photo posted by Demetria Lucas D’Oyley (@abelleinbk”> on Aug 29, 2015 at 3:19pm PDT

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Look who we spotted at @curlygirlcollective #CURLFEST. Our hair crush @aevindugas

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Thank you @dretothepeople for capturing this adorable shot of #babybrownsugar! She was having too much fun at #CURLFEST – the @official_darkandlovely crew & their bubbles & hula hoops kept her entertained .A photo posted by Christina Brown (@lovebrownsugar”> on Sep 1, 2015 at 11:30am PDT

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We were Squad deep! #curlfest -BlackQueens-A photo posted by Kadiatou Sylla (@ms.sylla”> on Sep 1, 2015 at 11:11am PDT

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A photo posted by Divinity of Femininity (@guidinggoddess”> on Sep 1, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

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This cut tho! photo: @colinwilliamsphotography #CURLFEST #CurlyGirlCollective #NaturalHair #TagHer

A photo posted by Curly Girl Collective (@curlygirlcollective”> on Sep 1, 2015 at 8:25am PDT

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A photo posted by angielmv (@angielmv”> on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:56am PDT

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A photo posted by angielmv (@angielmv”> on Aug 30, 2015 at 7:01am PDT

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A photo posted by Khamit Kinks (@khamitkinks”> on Sep 1, 2015 at 6:11am PDT

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So I’m editing pics from #curlfest and I’m like wait…ain’t that the DJ…dancing her ass off…with the music still playing?!? @tiffmcfierce Is a beast! #curlygirlcollective #naturalblackhair #curlyhair #photographer #prospectpark

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Adorable! @_callmesparkle at #curlfest! photo: @omartakespictures via @curlygirlcollective. A photo posted by Style Influencers Group (@styleinfluencers”> on Aug 31, 2015 at 6:02pm PDT

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Fros & Frocks On Fleek! Photo by @ronspecsphotographyA photo posted by Erica (@glammzmore”> on Aug 31, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT

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Hightops, bigchops, and puffs all came out and showed out! @blondie_mane #CurlFriends #WhatsYourTxture #CurlFest #CurlsUnite #CurlyGirlCollective #Naturalhair #Beauty #Fashion #Summerfun #Naturalhairfestival

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When the sun not being friendly but your curls still on point … Ft the #BEAUTIFUL @lunaangel #KEVAIND

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