Natural & curly hair
Book - 2023
A celebrity hairstylist, who maintains the hair health of his most notable clients--Queen Latifah, Tamron Hall, Kerry Washington and Michelle Obama--presents the right tricks, tips and advice for getting a halo of soft, healthy curls without using chemicals. Centers natural and curly hair within the African diaspora.
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Instructional and educational works - Published
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
[2023]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Item Description
- "In full color"--Cover.
Includes index. - Physical Description
- xv, 279 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9781119843382
- Foreword
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1. Embracing Your Natural and Curly Hair
- Chapter 1. Natural Is Beautiful
- Smashing the Stigma Surrounding Natural Hair
- Laying the naysayers to rest
- Embracing today's changing attitudes
- Understanding Your Own Natural Hair History
- Getting Comfortable with Your Natural Hair
- Learning the vocabulary
- Characterizing hair types
- Putting some thought into your style
- Keeping your hair in tip-top shape
- Considering the best tools and products
- Styling your crown and glory
- Reshaping the Natural Hair Narrative
- Chapter 2. The Biology of Hair
- Getting Down to the Root of the Matter: Hair Structure
- Just talking about the hair shaft
- Getting to the hair root
- Checking Out What's on Your Head
- Examining your scalp
- Determining your hair's porosity
- Determining your hair's elasticity
- Identifying hair breakage versus shedding
- Grasping and Maximizing Growth Cycles
- Anagen
- Catagen
- Telogen
- Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Hair
- Defining Your Hair Texture and Type
- Feeling out your texture
- Finding your type
- Getting Clear on Density
- Making the Decision to Go Natural
- Transitioning to natural hair
- Choosing to do the big chop
- Navigating the in-between stage
- Part 2. Maintaining Your Natural and Curly Hair
- Chapter 4. Fresh and Clean: Wash Day
- Setting Your Wash-Day Schedule
- Ow! Detangling Your Hair
- Taking Special Care of Your Scalp
- 'Pooing Like a Pro
- Figuring out how often to shampoo
- The ins and outs of shampooing twice
- Conditioning Your Curis, Kinks, and Coils
- Rinse-out conditioner
- Leave-in conditioner
- Co-Washing
- Handy Tools: Using Your Fingers
- Scrunching
- Praying hands
- Raking
- Shingling
- Adding Moisture: Hair Treatments
- Hot oil treatments
- Steam treatments
- Protein treatments
- Drying Methods
- Goodbye, cotton - hello, microfiber!
- Give yourself the shirt off your back
- Using the natural air to dry your natural hair
- Hairdryers do it faster
- Chapter 5. Your Daily Root-ine
- Managing Your Expectations
- Selecting Products for Daily Use
- Establishing Your Hair Routines
- Nighttime routine
- Morning routine
- Styling on the Daily
- Playing around with twists
- Giving your hair a break from styling
- Chapter 6. Keeping Your Hair Healthy
- Keeping Your Curls Moisturized
- Acknowledging Your Environment: Air Pollution, Humidity, and More
- Pollution protection
- Hampering humidity
- Coping with seasonal change
- Preserving Your Beautiful Curls
- Trimming your hair
- Employing low-manipulation techniques
- Using heat (or not)
- Caring for your color-treated hair
- Selecting your nighttime accessories
- Consulting with a Professional
- Reasons to bring in a pro
- Finding the right professional for you
- Good questions to ask during a consultation
- Part 3. The Best Products and Tools for Natural and Curly Hair
- Chapter 7. Picking the Perfect Products
- Focusing on the Holy Grail of Hair Care
- Mastering your hair's water level: Hydrating and moisturizing
- Checking in on your hair's hydration situation
- Exploring the Basics of Vital Hair Care Ingredients
- Humectants
- Emollients
- Occlusives (a.k.a. sealants)
- Oils versus butters
- Investigating Amazing Ingredients That Double as Supplements
- Vitamin E
- Biotin
- Vitamin B6
- Selenium
- Avoiding the "Bad" Ingredients
- Sulfates
- Parabens
- Silicones
- Alcohols
- Fragrance
- Choosing Products That Work Best for Your Hair
- Shampoos
- Detangling conditioners
- Twisting creams
- Gels, mousses, and curl definers
- Edge control
- Conditioners and hair masks
- Oils
- Butters
- Heat protectants
- Turning Your Kitchen into a DIY Product Treasure Trove
- Chapter 8. Selecting and Mastering Tools
- Brushes
- A brush to detangle, a brush to dry
- Felicia Leatherwood detailer brush
- Paddle brush
- Boar bristle brushes
- Getting to Know Your Combs
- Fine-tooth combs
- Wide-tooth combs
- Rat tail combs
- Hair picks
- Applying Heat
- Figuring out your flat iron
- Bringing up blow dryers
- Hunting for a hot comb
- Knowing what to look for in a curling iron or wand
- Part 4. Creating Styles for Your Natural and Curly Hair
- Chapter 9. Styling Your Natural Hair
- Wearing a Wash-and-Go
- Braiding Your Hair
- Box braids
- Knotless braids
- Cornrows
- Crochet technique
- Goddess braids
- Twisting Your Hair
- Two-strand twists
- Senegalese twists
- Flat twists
- Rocking Your Locs
- Wearing Extensions and Wigs
- Clip-in extensions
- Sew-in extensions
- Wigs
- Coloring and Bleaching Natural and Curly Hair
- Getting Your Hair Cut
- Blowing Out Your Hair
- Chapter 10. Quick and Easy Style Ideas
- Styling Your Braids
- Braided updos
- Crochet styles
- Sealing your braids
- Hot water
- A flat iron
- Glue
- Styling Options for Twists
- Twist outs
- Flat twist out
- Rocking Bantu Knots
- Shaping and Styling Afros
- Building a Bun
- Using Scarves and Turbans
- Basic wrap
- Turban wrap
- Part 5. Considerations for Kids
- Chapter 11. Kiddie Curl Power
- Understanding Your Child's Natural and Curly Hair
- Thinking of Natural Hair as a Superpower
- Practicing Healthy Hair Habits from the Start
- Changes in curl type and texture
- Caring for your child's hair
- Styling your child's hair
- Advocating for Natural Hair
- Chapter 12. Kid-Friendly Styles and Products
- Setting the Stage for Styling Success
- Detangling Before You Style
- Styling Ideas for Your Child
- Wash-and-go's
- Ponytails
- Twists and braids
- Afros and puffs
- Buns
- Mohawks
- Styling with Kid-Friendly Products
- Part 6. The Part of Tens
- Chapter 13. Ten Natural and Curly Hair Do's and Don'ts
- Do: Take Care of Your Scalp
- Don't: Skip or Rush Detangling
- Do: Steam Treat Your Curls
- Don't: Neglect Your Split Ends
- Do: Protect Your Hair at Night
- Don't: Heat Style Too Often
- Do: Deep Condition Regularly
- Don't: Over-Manipulate Your Curls
- Do: Take Care of All of You
- Don't: Skip or Delay Wash Day
- Chapter 14. Ten Hairstyling Tips from Industry Experts
- Combat Hair Loss with Keratin Fibers
- Stop Double Conditioning
- Treat Your Twist Outs Well
- Use Leave-In Conditioner to Seal Your Hair's Cuticle
- Detangle Regularly
- Master the Wash-and-Go
- Add Extra Love to Your Protective Styles
- Hydrate, Trim, and Have Fun
- Use Steam to Improve Absorption
- Develop Your Diffusing Skills
- Chapter 15. Ten Ways to Get Comfortable with Your Natural and Curly Hair
- Practice Self-Love
- Commit to the Long Game
- Dare to Not Compare
- Find a Good Hair Care Regimen
- Wear Your Hair Out
- Experiment with Extensions
- Take the No-Heat Challenge
- Expand Your Education
- Find a Feel-Good Community
- Pick Patience
- Index