The Curl Bar block party

On May 28, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

— Photos by Devon Moos

The Curl Bar located on 76 Cross Street celebrated their two year anniversary by hosting a wonderful block party on Flint Street on Sunday, May 21. Toriah Mimms, owner of the Curl Bar, used the block party to highlight other small, minority-owned businesses during the event. The Curl Bar celebrates curly hair and all hair textures are welcomed and celebrated in a safe and judgement free curly space.

It was wonderful to see Flint Street filled with people enjoying the day with their neighbors and enjoying shopping and food. Thank you to the Curl Bar for sponsoring activities for the community like a bouncy house, cornhole, giant jenga, and Curl Bar pink-themed cotton candy that was freshly prepared by Puffy Clouds. Rincon Mexicano, Neighborhood Kitchen, and Tipping Cow Ice Cream were just a few of the vendors serving food. Rose Bar served up beautiful pink Curl Bar mocktails for the occasion.

Complementary hair services were offered during the block party for children. Haircuts were provided by Syrus Aiguier (Sy) and Guillotine Cut (Gilly) for kids 15 and under and there were several small children getting haircuts, and there was at least one first time haircut happening. Hair braiding was a big hit, which featured hair specialists Jawz, Annie B., Prismic LLC, and Thalia. Victoria from Love Always Vic provided a complimentary 30 minute nutritional seminar.

Some of the vendors in attendance were Little Regalia, ToothFairy Mass, Preciously Polished, Horizon Vert Naturals, Bare Skin & Beauty, Embellish’d by Zee, O’vaehs Creation, Transitions, Well Done, IAm Apparel, Lathered Soap, Rebound Juice Co., Woven Royal, The Glow Up Effect, Love Always Vic, Flowers & Vibe, Divine Fibers, and Doobie.

You can learn more about the Curl Bar Boston on their website here: https://www.thecurlbarboston.com