Textured Hair 101


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




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







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.




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!




Black Hair Care 101


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Black hair care is something that is often touted as difficult or complex but it's really not. In fact, there are plenty of ways that you can go about taking care of your hair that aren't going to require a lot of difficulty. Sure you'll have to spend a little time on it but with the end result being beautiful hair who wouldn't be willing to give it a try? This book is going to help you get exactly what you're looking for.If you want to make sure that your hair looks its absolute best then you're going to need to know why and how it's different from white hair and you're also going to need to know what special treatments it might need. Your hair is special and unique and it should be treated that way. By reading through this book you'll find out more about the products you need in your routine and the ones you should be avoiding. After all, your hair takes a long time to fix once it's damaged, don't let that damage go too far.




101 Textures in Colored Pencil


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101 Textures in Colored Pencil provides step-by-step instruction and examples of a multitude of textures for creating realistic masterpieces in colored pencil.




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 on the fence about going back to your natural roots? Are you struggling to transition with no success? Are you tired of spending countless hours searching for good hair tips and advice? Are you wearing wigs and weaves just because you don't know what else to do? This book was written with you in mind. Like a lot of women out there, I too struggled to transition, and once I transitioned completely, there came the issues with the upkeep for my natural hair. I wrote the book I wish I could have read when I was transitioning. Having a step-by-step guide on how to care for my hair and make it more manageable could have saved me a lot of time and undue stress. Whether you are new to the natural hair game or are already in it, this is the playbook you need. This book is the perfect companion to Nikki Walton's "Better than Good Hair." You will benefit from: - Learning how to manage your OWN natural textured hair - Saving yourself time and money - Avoiding the pitfalls associated with trial and error - Discovering basic "get up and go" protective styles just right for you - Maintaining basic transition styles for healthy hair upkeep - Feeling attractive at every stage during the transition process - Taming your hair with proven natural care techniques - Learning protection regimens for sleeping, working out, and swimming - Mastering techniques and regimens to tame your hair - Enjoying step-by-step instructions at your finger tips Purchase your copy today and learn how to get healthy, curly, natural hair