Download or read book Good Hair written by Charlotte Mensah and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, practical guide to caring for Afro, textured and curly hair. In 2018, award-winning British-Ghanaian hairstylist and salon owner Charlotte Mensah was the first black woman to be inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame. Having spent three decades styling thousands of people, she has now written the first guide to loving and caring for your curls. Featuring case studies of clients who came to her looking for a 'hair fix', and informed by her own story from apprentice to business-owner, this book will dispel common hair myths and give you the knowledge and tools to attain good hair health. Good Hair is the ultimate guide on how to: - identify and understand your curl texture(s) - promote hair growth and find good products - choose the right protective styles - overcome hair loss, itchiness or dryness - do styles such as cornrows, locs and bantu knots - devise your own tailored hair care routine Packed with expert advice, nourishing recipes and top maintenance tips, this is a celebration of the unique beauty and history of black hair.
Download or read book The Science of Black Hair A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and published by SAJA Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts
Download or read book An Essential Guide to Caring for Afro and Mixed Race Children s Hair written by Salem Wynter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling All parents of Children with beautiful Mixed race Curls or Afro hair, your prayers have been answered! Tears and tantrums do not need to be apart of your Hair care routine! Lovingly written by passionate Hairducation Expert Sal founder of Natural hair care brand Root2tip is Full of Pictures to guide you through . Wash-days, Detangling, Moisturising and Simple safe hairstyles. This book is a must have purchase for any parent or carer with a Curly/Afro haired child!
Download or read book It s All Good Hair written by Michele N-K Collison and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002-02-19 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are you going to do with your children's hair? Combing your daughter's hair is giving you a headache and now your son is asking you for cornrows. Relax. Finally, there's a lifeline for those who are desperately seeking help in styling their Black children's hair. Learn the tricks and techniques for today's most popular hairstyles with the easy-to-follow steps found in It's All Good Hair. It features hair-care and styling tips from a variety of experts, and you'll learn all the secrets to braiding, relaxing, and locking, as well as discover many other creative styling ideas. Say good-bye to those disastrous attempts at doing it alone. Here's the support you need to help your children look good and feel their very best.
Download or read book Hair Rules written by Anthony Dickey and published by Villard. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kinky, curly, or wavy hair isn’t “problem” hair—it’s just hair with a different set of rules! For too long, hairstylists and hair-care companies have ignored the needs of women with kinky, curly, or wavy hair, focusing on it as “problem” hair rather than celebrating its unique texture. But now hair-care and style expert A. Dickey, considered by top magazine beauty editors to be the foremost authority on caring for, cutting, and styling curly hair, has written Hair Rules! to end the frustration faced by women with curly hair every day. Hair Rules! is chock-full of simple tips for all types of curly hair and covers everything from the best shampoos and conditioners to use, to damage-free hair-drying (dust off that hood dryer!), the use of natural oils, and the safest coloring, styling, and chemical relaxing techniques—as well as guidelines for maintaining healthy, gorgeous hair. “My mission,” writes Dickey, “is simple: to advise and encourage all women with nonstraight hair to strive to attain their beauty, whatever their ethnicity, and whatever their tastes.”
Download or read book Afro Hair Guide written by Emily Hartman and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of Afro hair care with this comprehensive guidebook, "AFRO HAIR GUIDE," meticulously crafted for those seeking to embrace the natural beauty and versatility of Afro hair. Expertly curated, this book is an essential companion for anyone looking to nurture, style, and celebrate Afro hair's unique characteristics. Dive into the world of Afro hair with Chapter 1: Understanding Afro Hair, where the journey begins by unraveling the complexities of Afro-textured hair. Here, delve into its historical significance, biological structure, and the factors that make it so distinctive and beautiful. Progress to Chapter 2: Cultivating Healthy Hair to learn the foundations of maintaining strong, vibrant hair. This chapter provides the building blocks for creating a personalized hair care regimen that promotes growth and health, addressing common challenges and providing solutions. Chapter 3: Daily Routines and Hair Care Practices shifts focus to the practicalities of everyday hair care. From washing to detangling, this chapter offers valuable advice on developing a daily routine that works in harmony with your lifestyle and keeps your hair at its best. Chapter 4: Styling with Confidence is your guide to the art of styling Afro hair. Whether you're looking for a professional look or something bold and expressive, this chapter equips you with the techniques and inspiration to style your hair with flair and finesse. Navigate the complexities of Chapter 5: Chemical Treatments and Color, where the focus is on safely incorporating chemical processes and hair color. Understand the risks, benefits, and best practices to protect your hair's integrity while achieving the look you desire. In Chapter 6: Hair Extensions and Wigs, explore the world of additional hair options. This chapter provides insights into selecting and maintaining hair extensions and wigs that complement and enhance your natural hair without compromising its health. Caring for young ones' hair is made simple with Chapter 7: Kids and Afro Hair Care. This chapter is dedicated to the specific needs of children's hair, ensuring their hair journey starts on the right foot with gentle, effective approaches tailored for the little ones. Chapter 8: Men's Afro Hair Care addresses the specific hair care needs of men, tackling issues from grooming to hair loss, ensuring that men are also well-equipped to manage and style their hair with confidence. Chapter 9: The Intersection of Culture and Hair takes a step back to explore the profound connection between Afro hair and cultural identity. This chapter invites readers to understand the social and cultural dimensions that hair holds within the Afro community. Finally, Chapter 10: Embracing Self-Love and Confidence rounds off the guide with a powerful message on self-acceptance and the importance of confidence in one's natural beauty. This chapter is a celebration of Afro hair and the personal journey of embracing it fully. "AFRO HAIR GUIDE" is more than a book; it's a movement towards empowerment, education, and the celebration of Afro hair. Whether you are starting your natural hair journey, a seasoned pro, or simply an admirer of Afro hair's beauty, this book is the key to unlocking a world of knowledge, care, and self-expression.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Natural Hair Care for Girls written by Lulu Pierre and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO NATURAL HAIR CARE FOR GIRLS A how to guide for healthy and gorgeous black hair plus and introduction to natural hairstyles Written for mothers of all races who have a child of black or mixed decent, A Parents Guide to Natural Hair Care for Girlsis your ultimate step-by-step guide to caring for your daughter's natural hair from birth to early childhood. You will learn the best techniques, products and styles for beautiful and healthy hair, no matter the texture. If you have you ever wanted to bring out the full health and beauty in your black or bi-racial daughter's natural kinky, curly, or afro textured hair then this book is for you. If your little girl suffers with dry, brittle, dull, tangling hair that doesn't seem to grow then this book will show you exactly what to do to overcome these issues so your daughter can have healthy, long and beautiful natural hair that she can be proud of. You see contrary to what you might believe, the problem is NOT your daughter's hair. There is no such thing as bad, tough, or difficult hair. The problem may be with your approach, you may simply not know the techniques, products and styles required to give your daughter the long, healthy and beautiful natural hair she is capable of. A Parent's Guide to Natural Hair Care for Girls will help you take action and help your daughter avoid the hair dilemmas, issues and problems often associated with kinky, curly or afro textured hair. You will learn how to: * Eradicate dry hair permanently * Eliminate short hair and grow long luscious tresses * Stop hair breakage and promote hair length retention * Wash, condition and style hair for maximum health benefit * Select the best hair products for healthy and vibrant hair * Evaluate hair to find out what it really needs and why * PLUS learn how to plait, cornrow and twist natural hair. All our readers can get FREE, bonus book visiting www.naturalhaircareforgirls.com/amazon-bonus For more information visit www.naturalhaircareforgirls.com
Download or read book Kinki Kreations written by Jena Renee Williams and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kinki Kreations offers step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions for hair styles for black children that can be created in less than 15 minutes. This innovative handbook reveals expert techniques for crowning little heads with afros, braids, cornrows, twists and a variety of other all-natural styles. Tips for proper shampooing, caring for newborns' hair and finding the right salon are included. Best of all, Kinki Kreations is packed full of adorable photographs that will get any parents cooing.
Download or read book The Curly Hair Book written by Rogelio Samson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great-looking, healthy, luscious waves, coils or kinks as a modern male with curly hair, is that really possible without having to become a hair diva or spend glorious amounts of time in hair salons retouching your locks while gossiping with your hairstylist? The Curly Hair Book: Or How Men Can Now Rock Their Waves, Coils and Kinks is the essential hair manual for the modern-day curly haired male. From wavy hair to afro-textured hair, The Curly Hair Book covers all to do with daily hair grooming and long-term hair care while instilling the right attitude and mindset to sport one's curls as a lifestyle-conscious 21st century male. Popular hair blogger Rogelio Samson (founder of Manly Curls & Men's Hair Blog) has spent many years in the pursuit of hacking the male hair conundrum with a special focus on curly hair. Having already paved the online way for curly men, this book is Rogelio's next revolutionary step in his path to inspire, motivate and help those men with waves, coils and kinks to finally embrace and optimally address their hair and, once and for all, make something positive out of such a visible personal trait. Thus, Rogelio, himself a curly haired guy, has written this book for modern males who seek the perfect follicular blend of convenience and optimal results. This is what you will find in The Curly Hair Book: - Detailed 101-type content of your hair. - A hair type guide to know the specifics of your type of curly hair and its different lengths. - All about cleaning your hair, from how to find your shampooing frequency to how to use Rogelio's popular Sebum Coating method and much more. - All about conditioners and how to use them together with your own secreted sebum. - All about styling curly hair, including relevant hairstyles for your curl type. - How to build your convenient daily hair grooming routine, including a routine that takes less than 9 minutes for awesome curls from the moment you get in the shower to the moment you are out of the bathroom. - How to create your own convenient hair care strategy that will ensure the health and future of your hair. - Detailed nutritional tactics and tricks for your hair. - All about having the mentality to start addressing your hair as a modern male and keeping your locks for the rest of your life. - Much inspiration and motivation to implement actions and be successful in your journey to great-looking hair. - Extensive myth busting. - A whole chapter dedicated to 35 miscellaneous questions that will bulletproof your journey. - A plan: the steps and actions necessary to make it all work during your journey. - Many useful tables and diagrams to visualise your actions. - And so much more while having every bit of knowledge related to Rogelio's personal case. This book is part of Rogelio's hair revolution to get men to finally sport awesome manes and embrace their shapely hair so as to integrate their waves, coils and kinks into their own core as males. You will find this book of great benefit if: - You have hair that is wavy, curly, kinky, afro-textured, coiled or of unexplainable shape. - You are balding and need a no-bull book to preserve your waves, coils or kinks. - You are a woman and the man in your life (husband, boyfriend, son, brother, father) has curly hair and you are tired of seeing him not do anything about his hair. This book will be the perfect gift. You can also find this book of benefit if: - You have straight hair but don't know how to manage it. The majority of this book will be relevant to you (refer to Question 24 in Chapter 8 before starting to read the book). - You are the father/mother of a boy with curly hair and want to understand how to manage his hair (refer to Question 23 in Chapter 8 before starting to read the book). - You are a male who wants to try something new with his hair.
Download or read book The Second Mango written by Shira Glassman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Shulamit never expected to inherit the throne of the tropical land of Perach so young. At twenty, grief-stricken and fatherless, she's also coping with being the only lesbian she knows after her sweetheart ran off for an unknown reason. Not to mention, she's the victim of severe digestive problems that everybody thinks she's faking. When she meets Rivka, an athletic and assertive warrior from the north who wears a mask and pretends to be a man, she finds the source of strength she needs so desperately. Unfortunately for her, Rivka is straight, but that's okay -- Shulamit needs a surrogate big sister just as much as she needs a girlfriend. Especially if the warrior's willing to take her around the kingdom on the back of her dragon in search of other women who might be open to same-sex romance. The real world outside the palace is full of adventure, however, and the search for a royal girlfriend quickly turns into a rescue mission when they discover a temple full of women turned to stone by an evil sorcerer.
Download or read book Hair Story written by Ayana Byrd and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-01-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the culture and politics behind the ever-changing state of black hair - from 15th century Africa to present-day US - this fascinating book is an entertaining look at the intersection of the personal, political and popular aspects of hair styles, tracing a unique aspect of black American history. An entertaining and concise survey... A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy' - Publishers Weekly 'Impressive work of cultural history' - Book Page 'Comprehensive and colourful' - Essence'
Download or read book The Black Hair Care Revolution written by Yetunde Jude and published by Yetunde Jude. This book was released on 2009 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jude shares practical hair-care tips and economical hair-care "recipes" that she created with all-natural ingredients easily found in at the local grocery store. The book targets African-American women who are looking for simple and economical solutions for healthy hair.
Download or read book The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health written by Rheeda Walker and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unapologetic exploration of the Black mental health crisis—and a comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system. We can’t deny it any longer: there is a Black mental health crisis in our world today. Black people die at disproportionately high rates due to chronic illness, suffer from poverty, under-education, and the effects of racism. This book is an exploration of Black mental health in today’s world, the forces that have undermined mental health progress for African Americans, and what needs to happen for African Americans to heal psychological distress, find community, and undo years of stigma and marginalization in order to access effective mental health care. In The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychologist and African American mental health expert Rheeda Walker offers important information on the mental health crisis in the Black community, how to combat stigma, spot potential mental illness, how to practice emotional wellness, and how to get the best care possible in system steeped in racial bias. This breakthrough book will help you: Recognize mental and emotional health problems Understand the myriad ways in which these problems impact overall health and quality of life and relationships Develop psychological tools to neutralize ongoing stressors and live more fully Navigate a mental health care system that is unequal It’s past time to take Black mental health seriously. Whether you suffer yourself, have a loved one who needs help, or are a mental health professional working with the Black community, this book is an essential and much-needed resource.
Download or read book The Black Woman s Guide to Beautiful Hair written by Lisa Akbari and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete program for improving and maintaining the health of your hair - Identify your hair type and find the products that match - How to shampoo and condition for the best hair possible - How best to use your dryer and keep your hair healthy and strong - How to take care of your scalp to prevent itching, flaking and dryness - How to manage new growth and comb your hair without pulling or pain - and, how to get the best from your salon and stylist
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Afro Hair Care written by Natasha Dennis and published by Choir Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this debut book by Consultant Trichologist Natasha Dennis, A Beginner's Guide to Afro Hair Care will take you on a journey to help you understand and look after your hair properly. Natasha will take you from science to the early stages of building a relationship with your hair by looking at the characteristics of Afro hair, how we approach our hair and the different areas of hair care. You will also learn how to identify your hair thickness and texture and choose a wash frequency to suit your hair and lifestyle. With a summary at the end of each chapter and carefully designed questions to help you track your progress, you will be well on your way to looking after your hair with confidence. Includes Simple Hair Care Plans to get you started. An enjoyable clear and easy to understand book for beginners.
Download or read book The GlamTwinz Guide to Longer Healthier Hair written by Kelsey Murrell and published by Mango. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The YouTube stars describe ways in which women can take better care of their hair.
Download or read book Better Than Good Hair written by Nikki Walton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fresh new handbook on how to achieve and maintain stylish natural hair, from the savviest and most revered expert on coils and curls These days there's a revolution going on. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of damage from expensive chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and online hair therapy expert. In Better Than Good Hair, this gifted "curl whisperer" educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length—from Fierce Braid-and-Curls to Fancy Faux Buns. She also counsels those considering the "big chop"—cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful "teeny weeny afro." Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles. Combining Walton's expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, Better Than Good Hair includes: Product recommendations Home hair care recipes Advice for parents on how to manage their children's natural hair Tips for using henna on gray hair Guidance on dealing with detractors Step-by-step illustrated directions for nearly two dozen hairdos, from frohawks to twist-outs Full of indispensable information, as empowering as it is accessible, and with a foreword by actress and comedian Kim Wayans, Better Than Good Hair is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.
