The UAE’s first curl festival is coming to Dubai this October

Got curls in Dubai? We’ve got some great news for you (and your locks). Dubai’s curly-haired community is getting a festival of its own – Dubai Curl Festival courtesy of Oh My Knots. Taking place on Saturday, October 10, the UAE’s first community-led platform dedicated to curly, coily and kinky hair will bring together all the curly girls in Dubai under one roof. Expect all things curly-related from experts sharing golden tips to leading brands that work best for your natural locks. A post shared by OHMYKNOTS (@ohmyknotsuae) If you do have curls, you know the challenge of taking care of them in the Gulf. Humidity, hardwater, heat – they all play a part a big part in how your hair will look during the day. And research conducted by Oh My Knots found that 69% of its community are actively seeking UAE-specific product recommendations, while 77% want simpler routines using fewer products rather than complicated multi-step regimens. Speaking on the festival, Gertrud Mackenzie, the founder of Oh My Knots stated, “Dubai Curl Festival is something I wanted to create because our community has been asking for a space like this.” She added that while plenty of information is available online, a lot of it is not applicable to curly-haired girls living in the Gulf. * DON’T MISS: The What’s On Lock-In returns to InterContinental Abu Dhabi* She hopes that this festival will bring together people, giving them access to experts and brands together to offer a space ‘where curls are celebrated rather than treated as something that needs to be fixed.’