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Home • Hair

Street Style Hair: Chic in Chicago

One of the joys of wearing natural hair is discovering new hair care gems that make hairstyling a breeze. The Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty is a favorite stop for curly girls on the hunt for what's hot in hair, beauty and style.  Take inspiration from some of the fab naturals we snapped at the event.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Chic in Chicago

Torin Hawkins attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Rachel Odem attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Rachal Prince attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Senan Amegashie attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Michelle Bridges attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

CJ Harris attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Traci Davis attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Temaka Williams attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Stacey Willis attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Shannon King attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Shettima Webb attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Candace Williams attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Chandra Fitzpatrick attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Anissa Allen attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Felecia Price attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Jessica Price attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Julia Potts attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Stevania Stephens attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Lisa Freelon attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Lashawna Google attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Kamaria Hill attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Cherea Harvey attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Tracy Croon attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Cheroa Harvey attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Mikateko Balaji attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Akiya Lee attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Camille Thomas attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Sondra Speights attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Crystal Jelks attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Brittany Lindsay attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Celeste Parker attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Angel Suttle attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Keisha Mashew attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Latisha Adams attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Lashawn Rounsaville attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Marilyn Okoye attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Denice Johnson attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Lataunya Parker attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Samantha Bullock attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Jabatha Forman attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Tamara Forman attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Antazeeta Franklin attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Tania Odomes attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Sabrina Brown attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Briana Moore attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Juanita Henderson attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
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Chic in Chicago

Cassy Reid attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Bettina Slaughter attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup
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Chic in Chicago

Michelle Dice attends the 2nd Annual Chicago Natural Beauty Expo hosted by Rachel O. Beauty.

Chic in Chicago
Kwabena Kumi/Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup