A revolution is sweeping through the homes,
offices, and salons of black American women. Relaxers
are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of the expense
and damage of chemical treatments and artificial
enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to
Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger
and expert on online hair therapy. In "Better Than Good
Hair", this gifted curl whisperer educates women on how
to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair,
with advice and styles for every length, from fierce
braid-n-curls to fancy faux buns. She also counsels
those considering the big chop-cutting it all off at
once to sport a bold and beautiful teeny weeny afro a la
Viola Davis and Esperanza Spalding. Here, too, is
essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children
dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and
styles. Combining her expansive knowledge with tips from
other experts in the field, "Better Than Good Hair" is
full of indispensable information, including: Product
recommendations; Home haircare recipes; Advice on how to
manage natural hair for children; How to Henna gray
hair; Illustrations/step-by-step directions for nearly
two dozen hairdos from Frohawks to twist-outs; advice
for dealing with detractors. Featuring over 100
black-and-white photographs and line-drawings, and with
a foreword by Kim Wayans, "Better Than Good Hair" is a
must-have natural hair care bible that will help women
of all ages and styles achieve their natural
beauty.
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