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My Favorite Hair Books
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Ultra Black Hair Growth II 2000 EditionUltra Black Hair Growth II 2000 Edition by Cathy Howse
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.59
Highly informative about moisturization and care of black hair.
Let's Talk Hair: Every Black Woman's Personal Consultation for Healthy Growing HairLet's Talk Hair: Every Black Woman's Personal Consultation for Healthy Growing Hair by Pamela Ferrell
Buy used from: $14.99
Many do it yourself styles and excellent advice on at home hair care.
Hair Raising: Beauty, Culture, and African American WomenHair Raising: Beauty, Culture, and African American Women by Noliwe M. Rooks
Buy used from: $18.74
Discussion of the history of African American hair care, the first of its kind.
Ain't I A Beauty Queen?: Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of RaceAin't I A Beauty Queen?: Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race by Maxine Leeds Craig
Buy new: $18.82 / Used from: $3.35
History of African American hair care in the context of the struggle for social franchise.
Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's ConsciousnessHair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness by Ingrid Banks
Buy new: $18.81 / Used from: $4.78
Discussion of the sociology of African American hair care practices in the context of American ideas about race.
Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too RuffGood Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $2.94
A revolutionary text, first book to combine do it yourself hair care wisdom and autobiography.
Natural Woman / Natural Hair: A Hair Journey, Hairstyles and Hairstories From the Front with simple step-by-step instructions on taking care of your natural hairNatural Woman / Natural Hair: A Hair Journey, Hairstyles and Hairstories From the Front with simple step-by-step instructions on taking care of your natural hair by T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Buy used from: $35.00
Part autobiography, this book has many good do it yourself hair styles with limited information on the care and nurture of African American hair.
Hair in African Art and Culture (African, Asian & Oceanic Art)Hair in African Art and Culture (African, Asian & Oceanic Art)
Buy used from: $48.44
A series of essays on hair and its meaning in African art and everyday life. Very informative.
Black Beauty: A History and a CelebrationBlack Beauty: A History and a Celebration by Ben Arogundade
Buy used from: $6.63
Combines images and history to create a historiography of ideas about black female attractiveness.
J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere: PhotographsJ.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere: Photographs by J. D. Okhai Ojeikere
Buy new: $42.50 / Used from: $0.01
These styles are not for beginners. This book is a visual celebration of Nigerian hair sculture.
Black Hair : Art, Style, and CultureBlack Hair : Art, Style, and Culture
Buy used from: $3.97
An exhibit of images and text on black hair and hair care. This book is funky, fresh and fun.
Basic Care for Naturally Textured Hair: Cultivating Curly, Coily, and Kinky Hair (Personal Care Collection)Basic Care for Naturally Textured Hair: Cultivating Curly, Coily, and Kinky Hair (Personal Care Collection) by Diane Carol Bailey
Buy new: $20.47 / Used from: $10.05
Do it yourself guide for hair care but the styles are rather advanced for beginners.
Kink Phobia: Journey Through a Black Woman's HairKink Phobia: Journey Through a Black Woman's Hair by Ella Joyce
Buy used from: $35.43
Part auotbiography, part do it yourself hair guide.
Curly GirlCurly Girl by Lorraine Massey
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $3.99
Useful advice for various types of curly hair. Includes interviews with women and their experience dealing with their natural hair. Very useful book.
It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children's HairIt's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children's Hair by Michele N-k Collison
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $3.20
Do it yourself hair care guide with many tips that are useful for adults.
The Black Woman's Guide to Beautiful Hair: A Positive Approach to Managing any Hair Type and StyleThe Black Woman's Guide to Beautiful Hair: A Positive Approach to Managing any Hair Type and Style by Lisa Akbari Ph.D.
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $5.00
A nice read with some helpful information.
Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair, and NailsBrown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair, and Nails by Susan C. Taylor
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $0.57
Good advice an skin and hair care focuses on prevention of various probems unique to African African hair care.
Beautiful Black Hair: Real Solutions to Real Problems--A Step by Step Instructional GuideBeautiful Black Hair: Real Solutions to Real Problems--A Step by Step Instructional Guide by Shamboosie
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $4.51
A nice read, nothing new but useful nonetheless.
Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair? by Barry L. Fletcher
Buy new: $24.79 / Used from: $2.45
Interesting read with discussions on hair care practices that lead to damage.
Healthy Hair Care Tips For Today's Black WomanHealthy Hair Care Tips For Today's Black Woman by Cheryl Talley Moss
Buy used from: $13.23
Good for advice on hair care in general but is focused on relaxed hair.
The Black Woman¿s Guide To Beautiful, Healthier Hair In 6 Weeks! The 2003 EditionThe Black Woman¿s Guide To Beautiful, Healthier Hair In 6 Weeks! The 2003 Edition by Carolyn Gray
Buy used from: $52.97
I read the first version of this book useful advice on hair care and a very product driven hair care regimen created by the author.
The Hair in Black WomenThe Hair in Black Women by Dr. Neil Persadsingh
Buy used from: $18.96
This book gives a good overview of problems created by popular African American hairstyling practices.
Healthy Black Hair: Step-by-Step Instructions for Growing Longer, Stronger HairHealthy Black Hair: Step-by-Step Instructions for Growing Longer, Stronger Hair by Nicole Elizabeth Smith
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $14.75
Not much new here but a clear and concise introduction to African American hair care.
Authentic HairAuthentic Hair by Ademola Mandella
Buy used from: $83.68
Poetry, essays and photographs about natural hair care with a focus on dreads.
Pride and Beauty Handbook for Black Skinned WomenPride and Beauty Handbook for Black Skinned Women by Carolyn Burke
This is an essay on creating one's own beauty on one's own terms using the author's transition to natural hair as a metaphor for self acceptance..