Written by | Ray Cornelius
Grammy nominated R&B songstress Ledisi made a special appearance on Sunday evening during the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show in Atlanta, GA. The beloved singer-songwriter and natural hair diva attended the 25th Anniversary celebration for hair dynasty, Design Essentials. She is the new Brand Ambassador for the company and stopped by to salute the McBride family on their huge accomplishment.
Ledisi and Atlanta media personality and singer Darlene McCoy
The celebration took place at the majestic 200 Peachtree venue and was attended by a number of stylists, tastemakers and Atlanta celebrities including Dedra Allen from WEtv’s “Cutting It In the ATL,” Radio One personality Darlene McCoy, and Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist, Andre Walker.
Ledisi with McBride family
Earlier that day, Ledisi hosted a fan meet and greet at the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show as well as an “Intimate Truth” Empowerment Session where she dished about defining her own style, embracing her unique beauty and loving her natural hair. Attendees also got an autographed copy of her Ledisi Lockbook, featuring inspirational style tutorials by Design Essentials.
Check out more photos below:
Andre Walker with Dedra Allen
Atlanta press—Kodak, Adrienne, Darien—with Darlene McCoy
Jubilee Magazine’s Kim Ford and Ask April Love’s April Love
Ledisi singing “Congratulations” to the McBride Family on 25 years as hair industry leaders
Andre McBride and Shalonda Armstrong
Design Essentials’ Curtis McBride with his father Mr. McBride
Ledisi is a nine-time Grammy nominated singer, actress and natural hair icon
Ledisi with the McBride family
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