The Black Woman's Guide to Beautiful Hair: A Positive Approach to Managing any Hair Type and Style

by Lisa Akbari

No matter what style you choose, you can take care of your hair so that --heals from any damage caused by heat or chemicals --grows to its maximum length and thickness --is soft and manageable --is controlled by you, not the other way around!
Lisa Akbari, leading researcher into black women's hair, teaches you how --tell what hair type and texture you have so you're using the right products --shampoo and condition for the best hair possible --use heat and chemicals safely and still keep your hair healthy and strong --take care of your scalp to get rid of itching, flaking and dryness --choose a salon and stylist and get the best results from them --manage new growth and comb your hair without pain or pulling --manage your style so it looks beautiful every day
Most importantly, you'll find out how to have a great attitude about your own hair, so you'll never have "bad hair" again.

Genres: Fashion

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative. I checked it out at my local library and kept it for the three week maximum. I waited and checked it out again the next week! I am currently trying out the regimen she suggested in the book

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to waist length, and reading this book helped. Now, I still refer back to it if I experience dry hair or need any tweaks to my regimen. This book has been in my library for years, and I still refer to it!

[J]

(FROM JACKET)
No matter what style you choose, you can take care of your hair so that it:
*heals from any damage caused by heat or chemicals
*grows to its maximum length and thickness
*is soft and manageable
*is controlled by you, not the other way around!
Lisa Akbari, leading researcher into black women's hair, teaches you how to:
*tell what hair type and texture you have so you're using the right products
*shampoo and condition for the best hair possible
*use heat and chemicals safely and still keep your hair healthy and strong
*take care of your scalp to get rid of itching, flaking and dryness
*choose a salon and stylist and get the best results from them
*manage new growth and comb your hair without pain or pulling
*manage your style so it looks beautiful every day

[Kassel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very informative, measured approach to Black hair care for women. My only complaint (which resulted in my giving this 4 stars instead of 5) is that the author speaks of a 7-week program that is never clearly outlined. The assumption is that it is a running theme throughout the book, but the author references to detailing the program "later" in the book which never really happens.

Overall, the book is a must-read by all Black women, and I'm surprised it hasn't been more popular.

[Ariane · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had good information about pH balance and sulfates in shampoos.