TEXTURE VS RACE SUMMIT
FABRIC + COMMUNITY
NOV 27 - 29 | Baltimore, MD
Fabric + Community
Join us in Baltimore for three days of DEI training and textural education. In this safe space we will dismantle the industry's biases surrounding texture and race, educate you on the various fabrics of hair, and provide hands-on learning so artists walk away confident in being part of the movement to create a more textural inclusive industry.
Payment plans and AfterPay options available.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ISAAC-MYERS MARITIME PARK BALTIMORE, MD
TVR EDUCATORS & SPEAKERS
Featuring education from Keya Neal, workshops by the TVR Collaborative and guest artists.
KEYA NEAL
AYANNA DURITY
Kulture Kulture &
Texture vs Race Founder
@ayannagivegoodhair
DOMINIQUE LYVAR
@coiffed_by_dinah
@kingdomofcurls_
DINAH LEFRANC
ADRIENNE SMALL
@aj.small
PHRENCHIE
@phrenchmade
GABRIELLE ALLEN
KIA STERLING
JAMEZ SMITH
@strawberricurls
@iamjmezsmith
@kiasterlinghair
MONAE EVERETT
DAMALIA MAJEED
SUSAN L. PETERKIN
@monaeartistry
@susanlpeterkin/@naturalhairindustry
@damaliamajeed
DANIELLE GIDDINS
EBONI CHAISE
@ebonichaise
@daniellecgiddins
TICKET OPTIONS
GENERAL ADMISSION
Enjoy the full Texture VS Race experience. Includes access to the TVR Evening Soirée, event swag bag and more. Day 1 Tickets grant access to the Texture vs Race Experience, an eye opening look into the history of textural and racial discrimination within the industry. 3-Day Passes offer the full Texture vs Race Experience, including Day 1 in addition to two days of technical education. Stylists will watch and participate in hand-on demonstrations in cutting, coloring, styling, and identifying ALL textures of hair.
Day 1 Ticket General Admission
Texture vs Race Experience, Evening Soirée, Swag Bag.
3-Day Pass General Admission
Texture Vs Race Summit Experience, Evening Soirée, Swag Bag, Lunch & Wine Down Drinks Day 2 & 3 and Mannequin.
VIP
Enjoy the full Texture VS Race VIP experience. Includes access to the TVR Evening Soirée, exclusive VIP swag bags and more. Day 1 Tickets grant access to the Texture vs Race Experience, an eye opening look into the history of textural and racial discrimination within the industry. 3-Day VIP Experience Passes offer the full Texture vs Race Experience, including Day 1 in addition to two days of technical education and hand-on demonstrations in cutting, coloring, styling, and identifying ALL textures of hair. All VIP tickets come with first row priority seating.
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Day 1 VIP Ticket
VIP Meet & Greet, Texture vs. Race Summit Experience, Evening Soirée, VIP Swag Bag and First Rows Priority Seating.
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3-Day VIP Pass
VIP Meet & Greet, Texture vs. Race Summit Experience, Evening Soirée, exclusive VIP Swag Bag and First Rows Priority Seating all 3 days, Lunch & Wine Down Drinks Day 2 & 3 and Mannequin.
*Price does not include 2.4% processing fee, or 6% if using AfterPay, to be applied to your ticket total at checkout.
TICKET RELEASE DATES
JULY 11
Early Bird VIP and GA Tickets on sale
(Up to 4 month payment plan options available for 3-Day pass ticket holders)
AUGUST 16
Full Price VIP and GA Tickets on sale
(Price increase 2 month payment plan options available for 3-Day pass ticket holders)
OCTOBER 15
Last Minute Premium GA
(Paid in full payments only)
DAY 2 & 3
Technical & Hands-On Education
Learn how to adapt your cutting, coloring, and styling techniques to accommodate all textures of hair. From adjusting your formulations, rethinking your cuts, and analyzing the unique needs of each client’s fabric, you will leave confident in servicing all textures of hair.
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
PLATINUM SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
SalonCentric, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., is the premier distributor of salon professional products in the U.S. Created by L'Oréal USA in 2008 and operating in 48 states, SalonCentric has more than 550 business partners, 585 SalonCentric stores and 260 State and RDA stores.
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SalonCentric has consistently supported the Texture VS Race Mission and are active allies in a segregated industry.
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OFFICIAL
MEDIA
PARTNER
The Tease is an inclusive digital destination informed by insight, curiosity and commentary on all things pro hair, beauty and pop-culture. We keep professionals and consumers in-the-know and on-trend with smart, candid reporting, exclusive editorial content and podcasts.
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Our conversations are meant to push boundaries, spark creativity and, of course, always remain a Tease.
The Texture VS Race Summit is made possible by our sponsors and brand partners. A huge thank you to the following, who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse industry.
TITLE SPONSOR
There’s nothing in the world like the beauty of healthy hair.
Its vitality, color, and shine light up a room and lift the spirit. JOICO has a name for this remarkable energy.
They call it “Joi”.
Joi is at the heart of everything they do.
Joico’s salon innovations are designed to return hair to its strongest, shiniest, healthiest state with each and every use. Our joi extends beyond product to the global salon community, which has been supported for over 40 years and will for many more years to come. “The joi of healthy hair” is our promise and our commitment.
CANCELLATION/CHANGE/EXCHANGE POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment is 100% refundable if cancellations are made 30 days prior to event (On or by Oct 27). The payment is 50% refundable for cancellations made after the 30-day cut off date (Oct 27.) The payment is non-refundable if cancellations are made within 2 weeks of the scheduled class.
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PAYMENT PLAN CANCELLATION
You are free to cancel your subscription to the payment plan at any time. Should you cancel the subscription prior to the completion of the full payment, we will assume you are canceling your ticket to the event and will follow the above cancellation policy.
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PAYMENT PLAN INSUFFICIENT FUNDS
Your credit card will automatically be charged. If your card declines you will be notified to update your payment information. We will attempt another charge 5 days later and then 5 days after that. If your card continues to decline and you don’t update payment information, your subscription will be canceled and we will follow the above cancellation policy.
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CHANGES TO YOUR TICKET
If you need to make changes to your payment plan, name change, email or ticket holder information please email eugene@kolourkulture.com All changes to your tickets must be made by Nov 10, 2022.
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TICKET EXCHANGES
If you cannot make the event and you wish to sell your ticket privately you may do so. Submit changes to eugene@kolourkulture.com by NOV 10, 2022.
FAQ
Are There Payment Plan Options
Yes! Early bird general admission tickets cost $1,200 and have the following plans:
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Two month payment plan: Two payments of $600
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Four month payment Plan: Four payments of $300
VIP Early Bird tickets have the following plans:
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Two month payment plan: Two payments of $750
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Four month payment Plan: Four payments of $375
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THE FOUR MONTH PAYMENT PLAN IS ONLY AVAILABLE VIA EARLY BIRD AND ENDS 8/15.
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*Price does not include 2.4% processing fee. Fee will be applied to your ticket total at checkout.
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When does the early bird end?
Early Bird Tickets end on 8/15
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What do I need to bring?
Please be prepared to bring tools necessary to practice cutting, styling, and coloring on mannequins. Please plan to bring the following:
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Combs (rattail and wide tooth)
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Brushes (Detangling, paddle, denman, and round brush)
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Clips
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Four (4) towels
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A color apron and cape
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sheers
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A few color brushes
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A water bottle.
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Where will the Texture vs Race Summit 22’ be held?
In Baltimore Maryland at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park (1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231).
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Which airport should I fly into?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is a 30 minutes ride from the event venue.
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How do I stay updated?
Sign up for notifications to ensure you are kept up-to-date of all announcements. This includes event updates, educator announcements, sponsor announcements, class announcements, and special pre-event perks.
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