Better Than Good Hair

By Lilian Calix
September 8, 2014
Hamilton Grange Library

In recent years many women have chosen to transition from relaxed to natural hair. This can be difficult and time consuming process. Luckily, the library has educational reading material that can help.  Some examples are:  

Better Than Good Hair
"Educating women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, a gifted 'curl whisperer,' combining her expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, provides product recommendations, home haircare recipes, advice on how to maintain natural hair for children and more."

Textured Tresses "A celebrity hairstylist offers a practical, inspirational guide on how to achieve a variety of fashionable looks, describing the five basic types of hair and how to care for them, presenting step-by-step instructions on how to achieve diverse popular styles, and furnishing helpful advice on selecting a salon, hair care, conditioning, and more."

Good Hair"Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African American's activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more."

More books about hair care in our catalog.