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

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No matter what style you choose, you can take care of your hair so that it:heals from any damage caused by heat or chemicalsgrows to its maximum length and thicknessis soft and manageableis 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 productsshampoo and condition for the best hair possibleuse heat and chemicals safely and still keep your hair healthy and strongtake care of your scalp to get rid of itching, flaking and drynesschoose a salon and stylist and get the best results from themmanage new growth and comb your hair without pain or pullingmanage your style so it looks beautiful every dayMost importantly, you'll find out how to have a great attitude about your own hair, so you'll never have "bad hair" again. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; 1st edition (April 1, 2002)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570719055


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 59


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.44 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,956,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,752 in Health, Mind & Body Reference #3,221 in Grooming & Style


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    • Our Hair and Scalp Knows Best
"I guarantee if our hair and scalp could talk, most of us would be deaf from from the yelling and fussing we would receive." (p. 40) Truer words, made from first hand observations and listening to her clients, have never been spoken. When I read that sentence I realized I needed to go back to listening to what my hair and scalp were telling me. Yesterday when I shampooed, my hair felt like string. Yikes! My hair and scalp were telling me I need to step up my hair washing routine to twice a week. I know I get the best results with that routine because those 'fluffy' areas get with the program, I have no itching, and my hair feels soft and pliant. Listening to others, who really don't know any more than I do, I tried to see how many days I could get out of a once a week wash. What I got over an extended period of time was excessive hair breakage. Many of the natural hair authors I've read teach a lot of the same things - which is good because it means we are paying attention, but there is always that certain something from each one that sticks. Listen to, hear and put into practice what your hair and scalp are telling you and you won't go wrong is what I got (and will keep) yesterday. It does take a minute to find the product(s)that works for our individual hair, but patience is a virtue not a cardinal sin. Thank you Mrs. Akbari for educating us that our hair and scalp knows best. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2012 by Jude Fenton
    • I love my hair!
This book is very informative. Since reading the book, I have learned so much about caring for my natural hair as well as my daughter. This is a great read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013 by Hunnye1
    • This Book Covers the History of Black Women and Our love/hate Relationship with Our Hair
I bought this book a few weeks ago and when it came in the mail..I could NOT put it down. Not only did the author cover hair care techniques but she lovingly addressed the unhealthy habits and myths that we have about AA hair and how it should be cared for. If you are ready to get out of that rut..grow hair...loose hair,hate hair...braid/weave hair...grow hair(again), love hair...loose hair etc(again)..THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! The author gives you the explanation as to WHY our hair is unique, beautiful and fragile...and how we need to take care of it to OPTIMIZE healthy, stronger and LONGER hair. Now, if you're not ready to renew your mind and daily hair care regimen then you might wanna pass on this book. It's for sisters that are SERIOUS about the care of their hair. Buy the book...that's all I can say :) I've followed the tips in here and have seen significant change in my hair!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011 by Nessa
    • Awful
This book was not about hair care at all! It was chapter after chapter of positive thinking. It says "Believe you can have good hair". Waste of time and money
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2009 by ShopaholicInSac
    • good book
My daughter's hair isn't exactly like the hair it talks about but it gives us some things to try and pointers. Good book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013 by Mutz
    • Not Very Good! Don't Waste Your Money!
The book was not very well organized. It promised so much, but delivered nothing. I just got done reading it and I really did not get much out of it. There was nothing new to take from the book. The author repeated herself a lot. Do yourself a favor and find another book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013 by Primetime
    • The Black Women's Guide to Beautiful Hair: A Positive Approach to Managing any Hair Type and Style
This book changed my outlook about my hair. I had just about given up. I thought I had no hope. But after reading the book and following Lisa Akbari's advice I turned my hair loss around. Now my hair is long and beautiful. Thank you Lisa. You are indeed a Phenonmenal Woman.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2012 by Dottie
    • Wake Up Call
I'm so glad I read this book. She explains basic easy to follow hair care regimes that are applicable to locks and relaxed. She also explores myths, bad habits,and their origins. She talked about product requirements but I don't recall any specific product recommendations. I especially liked her thoughts on dandruff, daily care and the need for both moisturizers and hair oil. I wished that she had gone into a little more detail on what to look for in a moisturizer. This book provides valuable pieces to the hair care puzzle. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2005 by two cups

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