A Comback for the Dyed & Fried

This book is outstanding. It is hair therapy for damaged scalps, strands, tresses, locks and otherwise damaged hair with good intentions. Knowledge is power--it discusses the history and culture of our hair, composition, its' entry into the African American mainstream, styles (cornrows, individual braids, extensions, natural hair) treatments, and care for our crown & glory. Thank you, this is a precious gift.

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I expected more...

This book gave good information, but it did not meet my expectations. I expected a lot more information and techniques for me to style my natural hair myself. When I had chemically relaxed hair, I went to 'the shops' only for application of the chemical. I was very accomplished at washing, conditioning, wet-setting or/or wrapping my shoulder hair. I was hoping that this book would give me these types of skills or techniques. The book seems to emphasis (with many pictures)hair styles that one would have to visit a hair shop to obtain. When I checked-out the prices, I was shocked to find that the operaters in my area wanted a minimum of $65 to wash and braid my hair. I learned (from the book) that some operaters actually braid YAK hair into natural curls to give an illusion of length.

I have such sense of freedom, love, and 'me' since I have acknowledged that I was born with 'wash and wear hair.' My man just loves to see my just-washed soft,springy spirals of curls - he says it's the sexiest thing ever.

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Less Than Expected

Some very basic information provided regarding natural hair. Not what I expected from the book.

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