6 Items You'll Need to Stay Fabulous at Essence Weekend

You know the NOLA heat will have you sweating, but there's no excuse not to continue to smell yummy. Try Embellished light and sophisticated scent which comes in the perfect travel size roll on which can be easily dabbed on throughout the day to freshen up or revitalize your mood. Retails for $25.00

If you're a sister wearing curls this weekend you'll probably be prepared for them to drop after a few hours, but The Curl Band offers a heat-free way to prep for lasting curls and this styler easily fits in a small travel bag. You can even skip a day of wearing long locks and wear this perimeter style turban as a fashion statement. Who knew you could achieve lasting curls so easily? Retail Price $25.00

Whether you're rocking a fro, twist-out or extensions, Haircredible's Argan Oil Redefining Serum is a must have for NOLA. This humidity-resistant serum with keep your locks intact while adding a lovely shine and are perfect for low porosity hair. This serum makes curly hair smooth and straight hair sleek! A few drops go a long way and the medium sized bottle is the perfect size for a weekend trip. Retails for $15.99

The melanin will be popping in NOLA and ladies need to make sure to cleanse and protect their skin! Taitu’s Botanicals Ginger & Lime Body Wash & Ginger & Lime Body Crème is the perfect remedy to keep skin clean, moisturized, and prevent sun damage. You really get more bang for your buck with this duo! You can apply the crème to dry hair and scalp too. Perfect for travel in a 2 oz. size. Set Retails for $18.00

Naturalistas can only go so long without a leave-in so packing one for ESSENCE weekend is a necessity! “Urban Hydration’s Coconut Leave-In” will be exactly what you need to nourish and revitalize those Afros, Twist-Outs, and Buns. This leave-in has Argan Oil & Avocado Oil to promote shine and moisture and is perfect for 4C hair. Retails for $11.99

For all the bearded men at Essence who want to keep those beards moisturized in the heat,

103 Collection's Cedarwood Bergamot Beard Oil is the perfect addition to your travel bag. The oil is soothing, releases tension, and meets TSA carry-on requirements. This little treasure in a bottle comes in 2 oz. size. Retails for $20.00