# Event Details - **Event Name**: BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Your hair holds a story. Join Felicia Leatherwood and Luvvie Ajayi Jones for a conversation about hair, identity, healing & self-love.About this EventROOT THERAPY: CHICAGOFelicia Leatherwood in Conversation with Luvvie Ajayi JonesChicago, it’s time for a little Root Therapy.Join celebrity hairstylist, natural hair expert, and author Felicia Leatherwood at The Silver Room for a special afternoon celebrating her new book, .Felicia will be joined in conversation by New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur Luvvie Ajayi Jones for an honest and engaging discussion about hair, identity, beauty, healing, self-worth, and the stories we carry with us.The Root Therapy ExperienceDoors open at 1:00 PM, giving guests time to step into the world of Root Therapy before the conversation begins.Guests may also have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Hair & Scalp Analysis, available on a first-come basis as time and capacity permit.At 1:30 PM, Felicia and Luvvie will take the stage for a candid conversation inspired by Root Therapy. Together, they’ll explore Felicia’s journey from her earliest hair memories to becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after celebrity hairstylists, while unpacking the deeper ways our hair can intersect with culture, confidence, identity, and how we see ourselves.Guests will also be invited to think about their own Root Story and the experiences that have shaped their relationship with their hair.The afternoon will conclude with an audience Q&A, photos, and a personalized book signing with Felicia.WhenDoors + Root Therapy Experience: 1:00 PMConversation: 1:30 PMWhereThe Silver Room1506 E 53rd StChicago, IL 60615TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up at the event.GENERAL ADMISSION (No Book Included): This ticket includes admission to the event but DOES NOT include a copy of Root Therapy. Guests are welcome to bring their own copy of the book for Felicia to sign. Books are not available for purchase in-store.About Root TherapyWhat if your relationship with your hair could reveal something deeper about your relationship with yourself?In Root Therapy: How to Love Your Hair (And Find Yourself), Felicia Leatherwood invites readers into her chair through the pages of the book, sharing personal stories and lessons from more than two decades of working intimately with hair.From childhood experiences that shaped how she viewed her own natural hair to becoming a trusted stylist to some of the biggest names in entertainment, Felicia explores the powerful connection between hair, identity, healing, and self-worth.Part memoir, part guide, and part invitation to look inward, Root Therapy encourages readers to unpack their own hair stories, challenge what they have been taught about beauty, and discover what it means to fully embrace themselves.About Felicia LeatherwoodFor more than three decades, Felicia Leatherwood has transformed the way the world sees textured hair. As one of the most sought-after celebrity hairstylists in the entertainment industry, she has worked with some of today's most influential voices while empowering millions to embrace the beauty of their natural hair.Her work spans a celebrated roster of clients and productions, including Issa Rae with Emmy-nominated projects such as Insecure and Black Mirror; the Oscar-winning American Fiction; in addition to working with artists such as Simone Missick, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emmy Award–winning Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Wunmi Mosaku of Oscar nominated Sinners and Grammy Award–winning Lenny Kravitz.Beyond the chair, Felicia is an educator and innovator, traveling the world to host transformative hair care workshops, founding Texture Management, a collective of premier hair and makeup artists serving celebrity and entertainment clients nationwide, and creating her award-winning, patented product line, Brush With the Best.About Luvvie Ajayi JonesLuvvie Ajayi Jones is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur whothrives at the intersection of culture, business, and leadership. Her critically acclaimed books Rising Troublemaker, Professional Troublemaker and I’m Judging You established her as a literary forcewith a powerful pen. Her first children’s book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess was released on May 2, 2023. Known for her trademark wit, warmth, and powerful storytelling, Luvvie has captivated audiencesaround the world for over 10 years as an internationally recognized speaker. Her renowned TED talk "Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable" has over 8 million views.Luvvie is a true force and her work has been featured in such outlets as Fortune, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, The Chicago Tribune, Variety and more. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/book-launch-root-therapy-w-felicia-leatherwood-and-luvvie-ajayi-jones/100001997155330355 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Business, Contests, Entertainment, Music, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 31.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Silverroom - **lat**: 41.7996945 - **long**: -87.5887712 - **full address**: Silverroom, 1506 East 53rd Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/93a998a4d82614d4874db26a0d06abe89905350a97fd7162db287c9c88ed8c06-rimg-w800-h400-dc6888d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786383978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones being held? - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones takes place on Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Silverroom, 1506 East 53rd Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones? - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones is organized by Felicia Leatherwood. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BOOK LAUNCH: Root Therapy w/ Felicia Leatherwood & Luvvie Ajayi Jones", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/93a998a4d82614d4874db26a0d06abe89905350a97fd7162db287c9c88ed8c06-rimg-w800-h400-dc6888d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786383978", "startDate": "2026-08-16", "endDate": "2026-08-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/book-launch-root-therapy-w-felicia-leatherwood-and-luvvie-ajayi-jones/100001997155330355", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Silverroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1506 East 53rd Street", "postalCode": "60615", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.7996945", "longitude": "-87.5887712" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Your hair holds a story. 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