This book goes into the history of African American hair in the US, though she spends most of the book on Madame C.J.Walker. I wish she has spent more time on hair, because that part really fascinated me. She includes a few photos of advertisements from the 1800s that are really interesting (and disturbing).

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Product Description

Exploring the significance of hair in African American culture, this book examines how women have redefined beauty for themselves and used their hair as a symbol of self-confidence and advancement. The author discusses what the various methods of wearing hair mean to family and friends.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90890 in Books
• Published on: 1996-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages