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Book Wash Day Diaries

Download or read book Wash Day Diaries written by Jamila Rowser and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2023 Alex Award Winner A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner From writer Jamila Rowser and artist Robyn Smith comes a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair. Wash Day Diaries tells the story of four best friends—Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie—through five connected short story comics that follow these young women through the ups and downs of their daily lives in the Bronx. The book takes its title from the wash day experience shared by Black women everywhere of setting aside all plans and responsibilities for a full day of washing, conditioning, and nourishing their hair. Each short story uses hair routines as a window into these four characters' everyday lives and how they care for each other. Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith originally kickstarted their critically acclaimed, award-winning slice of life mini comic, Wash Day, inspired by Rowser's own wash day ritual and their shared desire to see more comics featuring the daily lived experiences of young Black women. Wash Day Diaries includes an updated, full color version of this original comic—which follows Kim, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx—as the book's first chapter and expands into a graphic novel with short stories about these vibrant and relatable new characters. In expanding the story of Kim and her friends, the authors pay tribute to Black sisterhood through portraits of shared, yet deeply personal experiences of Black hair care. From self-care to spilling the tea at an hours-long salon appointment to healing family rifts, the stories are brought to life through beautifully drawn characters and different color palettes reflecting the mood in each story. At times touching, quiet, triumphant, and laugh out loud funny, the stories of Wash Day Diaries pay a loving tribute to Black joy and the resilience of Black women.

Book Know Your Hairitage

    Book Details:
  • Author : Zenda Walker
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2022-02-07
  • ISBN : 9781736277867
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Know Your Hairitage written by Zenda Walker and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's wash day and Zara is not excited about wearing her hair in the same styles Mama usually creates. But once Mama takes Zara on a cultural journey to help her understand the significance of each style, wash days will never be the same!

Book D  a de lavado

Download or read book D a de lavado written by Jamila Rowser and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wash Day is a slice-of-life comic that pays tribute to the beauty and endurance of Black women and their hair. The story follows Kimana, a 26-year-old woman living in the Bronx, as she cares for her long, thick hair. As Kim goes through her Sunday morning rituals, we see the highs and lows of her day--fresh coffee, rising rent, girl talk and catcalls"--Publisher's website.

Book Ada s Wash Day

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sharnette Donacien
  • Publisher : Conscious Dreams Publishing
  • Release : 2021-11-30
  • ISBN : 9781913674786
  • Pages : 42 pages

Download or read book Ada s Wash Day written by Sharnette Donacien and published by Conscious Dreams Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's "Ada's Wash Day" but with a wonderful twist. Join Ada and Mama as they go through their weekly Sunday morning hair washing ritual. Their special mother-daughter bond is brilliantly captured and illustrated in this fun, and sweet story about grooming and self-acceptance. Read and see how Mama teaches Ada to care for her hair and Ada learns to love and accept herself just the way she is. Mama also learns a little bit about herself too!

Book Better Than Good 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.

Book Curly Girl

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lorraine Massey
  • Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
  • Release : 2011-01-13
  • ISBN : 0761164022
  • Pages : 201 pages

Download or read book Curly Girl written by Lorraine Massey and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It’s all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude. Includes: Ten things to do before you dye You are what you eat—and so are your curls Getting kids to love their curls Curly guys Lorraine’s 12-step recovery program And check out Lorraine’s video tutorials on YouTube.

Book Sacred Woman

Download or read book Sacred Woman written by Queen Afua and published by One World. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth anniversary edition of a transformative blueprint for ancestral healing—featuring new material and gateways, from the renowned herbalist, natural health expert, and healer of women’s bodies and souls “This book was one of the first that helped me start practices as a young woman that focused on my body and spirit as one.”—Jada Pinkett Smith Through extraordinary meditations, affirmations, holistic healing plant-based medicine, KMT temple teachings, and The Rites of Passage guidance, Queen Afua teaches us how to love and rejoice in our bodies by spiritualizing the words we speak, the foods we eat, the relationships we attract, the spaces we live and work in, and the transcendent woman spirit we manifest. With love, wisdom, and passion, Queen Afua guides us to accept our mission and our mantle as Sacred Women—to heal ourselves, the generations of women in our families, our communities, and our world.

Book Don   t Wash My Hair

Download or read book Don t Wash My Hair written by Tara F. Mozee and published by Sevenhorns Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracie's excitement over bath time comes to a screeching halt when Mommy says the unthinkable: "Gracie, I have to wash your hair." Gracie endlessly asks why, and the whole family stops by the bathroom door to persuade her. Every night Gracie delays, and as the weekend rounds the corner her strands are dirtier than ever. Everyone in the family has a reason for Gracie to let Mommy wash her hair, except Gracie...or so it seems! Will she ever let her mommy wash her hair? Follow Gracie and her family in this uniquely illustrated children's book about a little girl learning to make decisions one small choice at a time. Watch your child's self-confidence grow while learning the days of the week, names of family relationships, and taking the first steps to making great choices on his or her own. Children learn to make big decisions in little steps. Give your early learner a strong start on the path to developing confident decision-making skills. Kindergarten teacher and mother of three strong-willed girls, Tara F. Mozee brings humor to a frustrating situation in this heartwarming story about a little part of life that could turn into big drama. Don't Wash My Hair! will captivate the hearts of children and resonate with families all too familiar with this bath time battle.

Book Wash Day  Full Color

    Book Details:
  • Author : Christin Armstrong
  • Publisher : Lulu.com
  • Release : 2016-06-12
  • ISBN : 1365190110
  • Pages : 34 pages

Download or read book Wash Day Full Color written by Christin Armstrong and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every child can relate to the struggles that come along with wash day. Some parents can relate as well. Empathize with all of our wash day sentiments in this adorable book for your Mocha Kid.

Book Young House Love

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sherry Petersik
  • Publisher : Artisan
  • Release : 2015-07-14
  • ISBN : 1579656765
  • Pages : 337 pages

Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Book Bad Hair Day

    Book Details:
  • Author : Zvi Schreiber
  • Publisher : Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
  • Release : 2007-06
  • ISBN : 9781593598785
  • Pages : 78 pages

Download or read book Bad Hair Day written by Zvi Schreiber and published by Peter Pauper Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes when we feel pressured or fragile, we put our needs aside and power through. But sometimes, what we really need is permission to feel. With compassion, humor, and some guidance from the animal kingdom, this little book packs a big message-check in with yourself, and offer some loving comfort to the person who needs it most-you! Wound up? Take a hot bath. Feeling inadequate? Dress to kill. Perplexed? Allow room for reflection. Bad hair day? Wash away the blues!

Book Dead Famous

    Book Details:
  • Author : Greg Jenner
  • Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • Release : 2021-08-19
  • ISBN : 9781780225661
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Dead Famous written by Greg Jenner and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity, with its neon glow and selfie pout, strikes us as hypermodern. But the famous and infamous have been thrilling, titillating, and outraging us for much longer than we might realise. Whether it was the scandalous Lord Byron, whose poetry sent female fans into an erotic frenzy; or the cheetah-owning, coffin-sleeping, one-legged French actress Sarah Bernhardt, who launched a violent feud with her former best friend; or Edmund Kean, the dazzling Shakespearean actor whose monstrous ego and terrible alcoholism saw him nearly murdered by his own audience - the list of stars whose careers burned bright before the Age of Television is extensive and thrillingly varied. Celebrities could be heroes or villains; warriors or murderers; brilliant talents, or fraudsters with a flair for fibbing; trendsetters, wilful provocateurs, or tragic victims marketed as freaks of nature. Some craved fame while others had it forced upon them. A few found fame as small children, some had to wait decades to get their break. But uniting them all is the shared origin point: since the early 1700s, celebrity has been one of the most emphatic driving forces in popular culture; it is a lurid cousin to Ancient Greek ideas of glorious and notorious reputation, and its emergence helped to shape public attitudes to ethics, national identity, religious faith, wealth, sexuality, and gender roles. In this ambitious history, that spans the Bronze Age to the coming of Hollywood's Golden Age, Greg Jenner assembles a vibrant cast of over 125 actors, singers, dancers, sportspeople, freaks, demigods, ruffians, and more, in search of celebrity's historical roots. He reveals why celebrity burst into life in the early eighteenth century, how it differs to ancient ideas of fame, the techniques through which it was acquired, how it was maintained, the effect it had on public tastes, and the psychological burden stardom could place on those in the glaring limelight.

Book The Men s Hair Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rogelio Samson
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2013-04-04
  • ISBN : 9781482783339
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Men s Hair Book written by Rogelio Samson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Men''s Hair Book: A Male''s Guide To Hair Care, Hair Styles, Hair Grooming, Hair Products and Rocking It All Without The Baloney is exactly what it says in the title. Written by popular men''s hair expert Rogelio Samson, The Men''s Hair Book gives the modern male an in-depth blueprint to getting his hair looking as he wants it to look without the baloney that abounds the men''s hair field. The Men''s Hair Book: A Male''s Guide To Hair Care, Hair Styles, Hair Grooming, Hair Products and Rocking It All Without The Baloney is based on Rogelio''s "hair-management equation": a pioneering system that optimizes the profiling, grooming, styling and caring of your hair so as to yield the overall solution of great-looking, convenient hair. The hair-management equation covers and optimizes everything that has to do with having hair that you can finally be happy with, and this system serves as the backbone of The Men''s Hair Book and Rogelio''s goal of spreading the word so as to have men worldwide carrying their hair with pride and in a self-actualizing manner. What''s more is that The Men''s Hair Book is related to the real world through barbershop case studies in every chapter so that you are able to relate your newly-acquired knowledge to the practical side of male hair care. This is what you will find in the 240+ pages of The Men''s Hair Book: - A hair-profiling system that puts your hair into a type and length category and that also measures how much your hair may curl, altogether creating your particular hair ID. - The Norwood male-balding classification explained in detail so that you can identify any current or future hair loss you may suffer. - Rogelio''s popular hair-grooming method, including his No Shampoo method and his Sebum Coating method. - All about cleaning your hair, from how to use shampoo to cleaning your hair without shampoo and via natural alternatives. - All about conditioners and how to make the most of the sebum you secrete (yes, your hair follicles secrete sebum!). - A full analysis of all hair products and how to select the appropriate ones according to your unique hair ID. - An in-depth coverage of how to style your hair, including the relevant hairstyles that suit your hair ID. - The correct methods to optimally using hair dryers and hair straighteners as a male without frying your hair. - Guidelines for growing your hair long and working out how long your hair will take to reach certain lengths and hairstyles. - A guide on how to shop for the correct barber or hairdresser. - A plan of action that has you seeing the optimizing of your hair as a journey that follows an optimal and efficient order and that is made up of a set of steps and actions to be implemented. - A big list of busted myths that will not only be extremely helpful for your hair-optimizing efforts but will also be great for bar talk! - The last chapter contains 36 miscellaneous questions that Rogelio has answered in depth so as to bulletproof your journey. - An appendix section with 29 visual references used throughout the book. - Every chapter is neatly summarized at the end with a "Conclusion" section to ensure that you have picked all the important knowledge taught in the chapter. - Each chapter is ended with a real-life case study that has occurred in a professional barbershop and that is related to the lesson learnt in the given chapter. The Men''s Hair Book is of great use and benefit for: - Men who want to finally master their hair and stop wasting time with Mickey-Mouse stuff. - Men who want to stop wasting money on their hair and want their hair to become economically viable. - Men desiring to spice up their image and improve their self-esteem. - Men with sons who need help managing and embracing their hair. The same applies for any other male family members who need a solution for their hair.

Book If In Doubt  Wash Your Hair

Download or read book If In Doubt Wash Your Hair written by Anya Hindmarch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I've been waiting for this book all my life and everyone needs to read it' Claudia Winkleman Anya Hindmarch is a mother of five, stepmother, entrepreneur and globally renowned businesswoman. In If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair, she shares what she has learned during her busy and eclectic life, what she still worries about, and what advice she has received along the way. From practical tips and quick fixes, to profound observations about confidence and creativity, this inspiring handbook will show you how to live a little better – and why sometimes, the answer can be as simple as washing your hair. 'Comforting, practical and beautifully personal. This book feels like your best friend telling you it's all going to be ok' Fearne Cotton 'Warm, friendly, and packed to the rafters with excellent advice – I loved it' India Knight 'A charming mix of memoir and manifesto' Grazia 'A hands-on, practical guide to managing the stresses of daily life' Evening Standard, Highlights for 2021 'Warm and refreshingly honest' Julia Samuel 'I loved this book - it's really unusual, surprising and inspiring' Viv Groskop 'A treasure trove of inspiring, down-to-earth and practical advice shared with humour and honesty' Alexandra Shulman

Book Wash Day Love

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tanisia Moore
  • Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
  • Release : 2025-03-04
  • ISBN : 154614322X
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Wash Day Love written by Tanisia Moore and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2025-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A joyful, intergenerational celebration of Black hair, family love, and cultural pride in the spirit of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. It's wash day-Tasha's least favorite day of the week! Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha's ears! But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore-it's a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women. Wash Day Love will affirm, empower, and reflect the lived experiences of Black children and resonate with families everywhere.

Book The Curly Hair Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rogelio Samson
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
  • Release : 2013-02-05
  • ISBN : 9781482308662
  • Pages : 238 pages

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.

Book Wash Day

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tomesha Faxio
  • Publisher : Clarkson Potter
  • Release : 2024-04-02
  • ISBN : 0593579720
  • Pages : 257 pages

Download or read book Wash Day written by Tomesha Faxio and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual celebration of natural Black hair that highlights the powerful connection between mothers and their children during their wash day rituals. “A beautiful love letter to natural hair and the rituals Black women have created.”—Roxane Gay In this stunning book, documentary photographer Tomesha Faxio explores the power of “wash day,” a day that Black women dedicate to washing, detangling, conditioning, and styling their natural hair. The significance of wash day goes far beyond hair care—it’s an opportunity for Black women to pour love into their curly, coily locks and, when they have children, pass on this sacred ritual to the next generation. Wash Day celebrates the unique bonds between Black mothers and their children through intimate photographs of their hair-care routines and insightful stories that detail their natural hair journeys. Faxio brings you into the homes of twenty-six different families, illustrating the many ways that these mothers have used wash day to instill love, acceptance, and confidence in their children about wearing their natural hair. Through hours spent with their children, typically at the kitchen sink, each of these mothers is resisting generations of hair discrimination by creating a space for empowerment, all while finding their own sense of self-acceptance along the way. Capturing the inherent beauty and diversity of natural hair, Wash Day is a visual homage to Black culture, Black rituals, and the generational bonds that strengthen the Black community.