The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair


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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




Growing & Caring for Natural Black Hair 101


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"The author [shares] her personal hair journey to help readers avoid some of the pitfalls and frustrations she experienced in the growth and care for natural black hair ... [This is her] practical guide to help with the big decision to transition ... [offering] advice on choosing and using essential oils for skin & hair care"--Page 4 of cover.




Natural Hair 101


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In order to have a successful natural hair journey, you must first understand exactly what the term natural hair really means.




Better Than Good Hair


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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.




101 Ways to Profit in the Natural Hair Care Business


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101 Ways to Profit in the Natural Hair Care Business is the brainchild of Alva Clemons. Alva's own professional aspirations and business experiences serve as the catalyst for the formulas and advice presented in this text. Alva's craftiness utilized in this book, shares valuable lessons learned from the multi entrepreneurial businesses she has attempted, created and developed over the past fifteen years. 101 Ways to Profit in the Natural Hair Care Business is a step by step tool designed to provoke critical thinking. The book challenges its reader to conduct a broad assessment of the reader's own abilities and talents. The book encourages its reader to formally correlate individual abilities and talents identified to proposed sectors of the natural hair industry and viable needs specific to those sectors. Once correlations are formed, the book's interactive design presents the reader with income generating possibilities within the context of participation in the industry. The brilliance of this book may be found not simply in its conducting the correlation between abilities, talents and industry application, but instead the unequivocal discovery of personal resources that are both in demand as well as profitable. 101 Ways to Profit in the Natural Hair Care Business enjoys the additional distinction of not being just another self-help text, but a riveting read that provokes the kind of introspect that serves, empowers and motivates the reader to an achievable end. The text not only identifies real opportunities within the natural hair industry but also fuels, through informed suggestions, specific business initiatives that would be conducive to already established business practices. 101 Ways to Profit in the Natural Hair Care Business is an exceptional resource with applicability regardless of the size or scope of each reader's entrepreneurial dream.




Textured Hair 101


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A Quick, Easy-to-Understand Step by Step Natural Hair Guide For Naturals with Kinky Coily Hair




101 Natural Hair Care Tips for Curly, Kinky & Coily Hair


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How to Embrace Your Natural Hair... NOW! If you are reading this book description, one of the following statements is most likely true: You have natural curly, kinky, or coily hair You are transitioning to natural hair, or You are considering going natural If you fit one of these descriptions, then this book was written just for you! "101 Natural Hair Care Tips for Curly, Kinky, & Coily Hair - Get ShidaNaturalized!" will help you overcome common challenges almost every "naturalista" or "naturalisto" experiences with having natural curly, kinky or coily hair. In this book, you will learn how to: Properly cleanse and condition your hair so your curls are soft and manageable Achieve frizz free curls so your curly q's are no longer mistaken for a poofy lion's mane Properly moisturize your hair so breakage, brittleness, and dryness are a thing of the past Style your own natural hair & save money by not going to the salon but looks like you did Achieve maximum growth so your hair length goals become a reality Understand ingredients so you know what may be preventing you from having healthy hair "Learn about your hair today, so you can love it tomorrow!"




Natural Hair Care


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Are you ready to get gorgeous, rich and easily managed hair all naturally? Whether you want to (1) get away from harsh, toxic chemicals that damage your hair, (2) stop paying through the nose for expensive hair care products, or (3) find solutions for your specific hair challenges that actually work, then keep reading as this book will show you everything you need to know. Ditch the damaging chemicals and use easily applied natural hair care products! No more guessing; now you can know exactly what you're putting into your hair and why. You can support a healthy hair lifestyle by choosing from mixtures of raw organic ingredients to make your hair shine. These treatments are silicone free and most are gluten free. Find out what nutrients your hair needs in order to look its very best. Learn to use organic ingredients that will repair your specific hair type and will enhance its shine and manageability. Learn how to reduce the oiliness of oily hair and how to effectively moisturize dry hair. You can experience some dramatic anti-aging benefits by turning to natural solutions that are surprisingly simple to make. You'll be using ingredients you have around your house to keep your hair vibrant, luscious, and glowing all year round. You won't need fancy lab equipment to make these high quality hair treatments; everything can be easily mixed up in your kitchen, using little more than a glass bowl and a spoon. Save money and get hair solutions that actually work! Keep your hair from breaking off, flying loose, or going all frizzy on you; relax tight curls or introduce waves into straight hair; better yet, do it all for a fraction of the cost it would take if you used commercial products! You will learn how to use essential oils for more than their refreshing aromatherapy; these concentrated essences can provide powerful healing and protective energies. When you use biodegradable materials that do not harm the soil and are safe when introduced into the water system, you are also giving your hair healthy nutrients they need to grow strong, lush, and vibrant. You can have incredible hair that will turn heads. Learn what your hair needs in order to thrive. Use easy-to-follow instructions to create your own stimulating shampoos out of ingredients easily found in a grocery store or pharmacy. Make no-fail conditioners and rinses that render your hair squeaky clean and highly manageable. Use homemade styling aids that are every bit as powerful as their commercial counterparts, but are much less costly. Discover practical hair management pointers that are targeted for your specific hair type. You will also find some tips that will enhance your natural beauty and find practical advice to resolve some common hair care challenges. What Will You Discover About Natural Hair Care? How to use kitchen spices to enhance your hair's natural color. How to easily make your own shampoos and conditioners to strengthen and nourish your hair. Which bits of hair care lore actually work, and which are totally bogus! How to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. How to make a simple styling gels that will add body to fine hair, without weighing it down. You Will Also Learn: The practical use of hair rinses to target specific needs. Foods you can eat that will give you healthier hair. What hairstyles work best for which types of hair. Pain-free strategies for growing out your bangs. Make your hair incredible at a fraction of the cost: Get this book now!




101 Natural Hair Care Recipes for Afro-Textured Hair


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101 D.I.Y. hair care recipes for Afro-textured hair or natural hair at your fingertips! Whether you're looking for new and unique hair care treatments or you are a D.I.Y enthusiast at heart, this book will give you a great catalog of easy to make recipes that you can try on yourself or give as a gift to a new natural. Learn about some of the benefits of making your own hair care products using only natural ingredients. This book also includes information on how to preserve your homemade hair concoctions. A great addition to your natural hair care journey.




Curly Girl


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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.