The past few years things have changed, serious studies on textured hair have emerged and now we have a large choice of great products and techniques. Lots of us apply some of those techniques without actually knowing the reason behind them. This book puts together the results of those This is must-read for those who, like me, have textured hair, and for hair stylists. This book puts together the results of those studies and gives you the science behind some of the new and trendy care regimens for textured hair.
Oct 13, Maliza Mukungu rated it really liked it. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about afro-textured. It was well researched and it caters for people with afro-textured hair both natural and relaxed, both for adults and children. I wish there was more details or a chapter on a regimen build up but I guess that was not the point of this book. It is more of a textbook hence a lot of detail is covered. If one is looking for a way to make one's own regimen or products that information is not in here.
Also I am in Africa so I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about afro-textured. Also I am in Africa so some of the commercial products mentioned in the book are not easily available so a bit of work will be required from me to use what I learned in this book. But as a book to use as a teaching tool, it is a great book.
I will need to read it again and again to fully use and grasp all I need to know about afro-textured hair. Mar 07, Rose rated it it was amazing. I already knew quite a lot from reading blogs and watching youtube videos! BUT, this books presents more, presents the facts and gives it to you in such a simple and easy manner!
You'd better apply it all! This is a book for life, packed with information that has to be transferred! I have come to love my hair even more now, I know a lot more about it!! Jan 20, Sbb1 Eco-friendly Functional Art rated it it was amazing. Very clear concise break down of hair particularly textured hair , from how it grows and sheds on down to hair care and remedies.
On a personal note, I think this is a good book to have if you have textured hair or are a parent or guardian of a child who has textured hair. Dec 30, Virginia Singleton rated it it was amazing. I have learned so much about black hair care from reading this book.
I highly recommend it. This book was very informative and had lots of information. The best book on the education of African American hair. Aug 10, Joyce Senior rated it it was amazing. Every black woman should read this book! It has research-based information to help us make educated choices about our hair care regimes. Personally, it also took me back through all my childhood, teenage and early adulthood experiences dealing with my own hair.
I really liked how she used an objective approach to describe different styling options without labeling them as good or bad. Also, one of my fav Every black woman should read this book! Now I feel like I would know what to do if I ever decide to have my own. Every parent with kids with textured hair should read it! Jun 28, Ashley Burrows rated it it was amazing. This book was very helpful in my journey in understanding my hair. I will definitely be using this book as a reference for many things.
Aug 23, Sharon rated it it was amazing. Extremely thorough! Feb 24, Ingrid rated it it was amazing Shelves: , self-care. This instantly helped me build a routine for myself and tackle what works and doesn't work with my hair. However with the power of YouTube and a staunch personal hair journal, I've been able to utilize elements of this book to cut down on the effort time of my regimen without sacrificing quality.
This book recommends 8 different products, and a weekly hair regimen. I only rely on products, but also commit to a weekly regimen that includes washing, braiding, and styling. Did I necessarily need a page book to get me to the simplistic lifestyle where I am now? Not really. But it's helped me build a foundation of knowledge where I easily know what or why certain products or steps work or don't work for me. So I'm happy with the results this book has given me! Hair will normally be in 8 plaited braids.
On clarifying wash days, hair is washed in twists and then rebraided This is probably one of the best, if not the best, hair guides for Afro textured hair out there. The author is a certified trichologist, cosmetology consultant, and health scientist.
She knows her stuff, and this page textbook-guide is proof of the many layers pun intended to hair education that there are. I wish I had read this book at the start of my journey. Back in middle school the natural hair movement wasn't as popular. This book does just that. For black American women especially, this book will be a great catalyst to your hair care journey. It was published in , so it is written primarily for those who want to ween off the relaxers and actually learn how to take care of natural hair.
And though I've been a natural since I was little, a lot of the information here was very new to me or an aha! Thanks to the modern age of information, there's plenty of educational sites, Youtube tutorials, vlogs, and even courses out there on Afrotextured hair.
But in my personal opinion, a book -- especially a textbook-formatted yet easily comprehensible book like this -- is the best way to go. Otherwise, this is a worthwhile read.
May 16, Nicole rated it it was amazing Shelves: food-and-health. Very informative. I'm currently natural but I would share this with my friends who are natural or relax their hair. It has a lot of helpful information, which real science to back it up. If I and my mother had this book when I was a teenager, maybe we would have been empowered to speak up against the obvious incorrect application of relaxer on my hair which led to breakage.
I definitely remember the tingling and being told it was normal. I think I would have preferred "texlaxing" over relaxing, Very informative.
I think I would have preferred "texlaxing" over relaxing, if I could go back and do it all over again. Good book, that help me get my hair back into the shape it desperately needed. I do not prefer to have a salon take care of my hair as I've learned that most are scissor happy. Yes, it's good to trim your hair ever so often but not at every visit for me. So, the alternative is to get books and learn how to take care of my hair. This book done well in explaining how to maintain a healthy hair.
And grape seed oil. This book has help me Good book, that help me get my hair back into the shape it desperately needed.
This book has help me to retain length as I transition my hair. The Science of Black Hair is truly an eye opener for me.
I really liked this book. It's extremely informative. I've learned a lot. I'm transitioning from relaxed to natural so it was perfect to me. It like my go to bible for my hair lol. It was super hard reading the diagrams and understanding. The book is pretty pricey itself also, but I'm sure it would be worth the money.
Jun 02, Debra Johnson rated it really liked it Shelves: african-american-natural-hair-care , african-american-hair-care. It has a textbook feel to it more than a self-help or casual reading book.
It is heavy on the chemistry! It helps if you are knowledgeable about chemistry or even better yet, organic chemistry. Nevertheless, even for the chemistry-challenged, it is worth reviewing because of the hundreds of hair care products that she includes in the book.
It makes it so much easier to follow a hair care regimen if you can actually go to your neighborhood store and find the actual recommended brand s. Oct 06, Monica rated it really liked it Shelves: favorites , personal-challenge This book is very informational regarding how to care for black hair. I especially appreciate the tips and information as a person who is currently transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair.
For anyone that is going natural, doing the big chop or thinking about going natural I would recommend this book. Jun 30, La rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , healthy-hair.
Black hair is different. Its care should be approached with knowledgeable, loving care to reap the most reward which healthy is hair. This book is awesome. Informative, I have recommended it to family, friend and I intend to refer to my clients. Great resource for consumer and professional alike. Relaxed, Transitioning or Natural. Jan 09, Shanna rated it it was amazing. I've been natural for over two years. I wish that I would have read this book first. Doing so would have prevented me from making so many mistakes.
I learned through trial and error. The book provides so much more information on how to care for textured hair. It's an excellent reference to keep on hand and I highly recommend it whether natural or relaxed. Sep 27, Cynthia rated it liked it.
It makes a good starting point and reference for figuring out what hair care products to use and hair care techniques work best for a person's hair type. Dec 02, Allme rated it it was amazing. This is one of the best books I have read in regards to understanding my own hair from a scientific point of view instead of old wives tales. Every person with Afro hair needs to read this book.
It will ensure we never have to use perm or any other chemicals again. Dec 30, Aubrey rated it really liked it. This was so informative and complete. I only wish I had bought the book in paper form, since as an Audiobook I sometimes was missing visuals and the ability to "flag" pages for future reference.
I must read for all black people and parents of black children. Well written Any person, layperson or cosmetologist , should read this book if they are interested in making their or their client's hair the best it can be.
When I started really digging into the research on hair, and our hair in particular, lightbulbs started going off for me. I suppose you could say that I have a laissez-faire hair philosophy.
This is why I was determined to make The Science of Black Hair a book that could be read by people at any point in their hair journey. Kenneth: In your book, The Science of Black Hair, you do a really good job of explaining exactly how to build a healthy hair regimen. Once you know what a shampoo or conditioner is supposed to do — you can make informed choices about the types of shampoo or conditioner products that are likely to get you to your goal.
For shampoos, for example, textured hair types need products that are not stripping. Knowing this, a wide range of product options becomes available to you in the sulfate-free shampoo arena. So instead of me telling you to choose ABC shampoo, I tell you to select a shampoo with these properties for best results.
Brand a, Brand b, and Brand c shampoos then become available for you to choose. Generally, in those articles, I discuss the benefits of total body health. I really enjoyed reading the nutritional strategies that you provide for improving the appearance of your hair and the strength of textured hair fibers. Great question. Your total body health is absolutely essential for improved hair growth performance.
Our bodies consider hair, skin and nails to be pretty much expendable cosmetic accessories. If not, your hair will certainly pay the price. Your doctor or dietician can help you determine the specific intake that is best for you considering your weight, age and medical history. Nothing fancy is needed here, but please get medical advice before starting any type of vitamin regimen. You also want to be sure that you are getting adequate internal hydration as well: 2.
Heat damage is something that we hear about all too frequently. What do you suggest for those who regularly apply heat to their hair? If you do plan to use heat, always do so on hair that has been properly deep conditioned in the previous day. Your hair should be rich with internal moisture before heat touches your hair. Having moisture in the hair slows the heating of the fiber because water has a high heat capacity. You also want to apply a barrier product oil or silicone-based to your hair — one that transmits heat to your hair slowly.
Rapid heating of the hair fiber is what contributes to damage from heat appliances, so employing a moisture and barrier technique helps reduce damage from heat styling. I have a few books in the queue at this point.
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