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Author : K. N. Chimbiri
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780702307416
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Story of Afro Hair written by K. N. Chimbiri and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sensitively tells the powerful history of Black hair for younger readers.
Author : Ayana D. Byrd
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466872101
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)
Download or read book Hair Story written by Ayana D. Byrd and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “As far as neatly and efficiently chronicling African Americans and the importance of their hair, Hair Story gets to the root of things.” —Philadelphiaweekly.com Hair Story is a historical and anecdotal exploration of Black Americans’ tangled hair roots. A chronological look at the culture and politics behind the ever-changing state of Black hair from fifteenth-century Africa to the present-day United States, it ties the personal to the political and the popular. Read about: Why Black American slaves used items like axle grease and eel skin to straighten their hair. How a Mexican chemist straightened Black hair using his formula for turning sheep’s wool into a minklike fur. How the Afro evolved from militant style to mainstream fashion trend. What prompted the creation of the Jheri curl and the popular style’s fall from grace. The story behind Bo Derek’s controversial cornrows and the range of reactions they garnered. Major figures in the history of Black hair are presented, from early hair-care entrepreneurs Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C. J. Walker to unintended hair heroes like Angela Davis and Bob Marley. Celebrities, stylists, and cultural critics weigh in on the burgeoning sociopolitical issues surrounding Black hair, from the historically loaded terms “good” and “bad” hair, to Black hair in the workplace, to mainstream society’s misrepresentation and misunderstanding of kinky locks. Hair Story is the book that Black Americans can use as a benchmark for tracing a unique aspect of their history, and it’s a book that people of all races will celebrate as the reference guide for understanding Black hair. “A comprehensive and colorful look at a very touchy subject.” —Essence
Author : Ayana Byrd
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312283223
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Hair Story written by Ayana Byrd and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-01-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the culture and politics behind the ever-changing state of black hair - from 15th century Africa to present-day US - this fascinating book is an entertaining look at the intersection of the personal, political and popular aspects of hair styles, tracing a unique aspect of black American history. An entertaining and concise survey... A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy' - Publishers Weekly 'Impressive work of cultural history' - Book Page 'Comprehensive and colourful' - Essence'
Author : Emma Dabiri
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062966731
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Twisted written by Emma Dabiri and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kirkus Best Book of the Year Stamped from the Beginning meets You Can't Touch My Hair in this timely and resonant essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. Emma Dabiri can tell you the first time she chemically straightened her hair. She can describe the smell, the atmosphere of the salon, and her mix of emotions when she saw her normally kinky tresses fall down her shoulders. For as long as Emma can remember, her hair has been a source of insecurity, shame, and—from strangers and family alike—discrimination. And she is not alone. Despite increasingly liberal world views, black hair continues to be erased, appropriated, and stigmatized to the point of taboo. Through her personal and historical journey, Dabiri gleans insights into the way racism is coded in society’s perception of black hair—and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism—and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance. Deeply researched and powerfully resonant, Twisted proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.
Author : Charlotte Mensah
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241988179
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)
Download or read book Good Hair written by Charlotte Mensah and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, practical guide to caring for Afro, textured and curly hair. In 2018, award-winning British-Ghanaian hairstylist and salon owner Charlotte Mensah was the first black woman to be inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame. Having spent three decades styling thousands of people, she has now written the first guide to loving and caring for your curls. Featuring case studies of clients who came to her looking for a 'hair fix', and informed by her own story from apprentice to business-owner, this book will dispel common hair myths and give you the knowledge and tools to attain good hair health. Good Hair is the ultimate guide on how to: - identify and understand your curl texture(s) - promote hair growth and find good products - choose the right protective styles - overcome hair loss, itchiness or dryness - do styles such as cornrows, locs and bantu knots - devise your own tailored hair care routine Packed with expert advice, nourishing recipes and top maintenance tips, this is a celebration of the unique beauty and history of black hair.
Author : NoNieqa Ramos
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
ISBN 13 : 1728476194
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (284 download)
Download or read book Hair Story written by NoNieqa Ramos and published by Carolrhoda Books ®. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! With rhythmic, rhyming verse, this picture book follows two girls—one non-Black Puerto Rican, one Black—as they discover the stories their hair can tell. Preciosa has hair that won’t stay straight, won’t be confined. Rudine’s hair resists rollers, flat irons, and rules. Together, the girls play hair salon! They take inspiration from their moms, their neighbors, their ancestors, and cultural icons. They discover that their hair holds roots of the past and threads of the future. With rhythmic, rhyming verse and vibrant collage art, author NoNieqa Ramos and illustrator Keisha Morris follow two girls as they discover the stories hair can tell.
Author : Audrey Davis-Sivasothy
Publisher : SAJA Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0984518428
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (845 download)
Download or read book The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and published by SAJA Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts
Author : Tameka Ellington
Publisher : Hirmer Verlag GmbH
ISBN 13 : 9783777435541
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (355 download)
Download or read book Textures written by Tameka Ellington and published by Hirmer Verlag GmbH. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Artists: Hector Acebes, Derrick Adams, Karo Akpokiere, Deborah Anzinger, Keturah Ariel, April Bey, Charles Bohannah, Margaret Bowland, Nakeya Brown, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Tawny Chatmon, Sonya Clark, David Driskell, Sarah Duah, Andrew Esiebo, Joseph Eze, Amber Ford, Yrneh Gabon, Olaf Hajek, Nakazzi Hutchinson, Shara K. Johnson, Eric Lafforgue, Annie Lee, Delita Martin, Charlotte Mensah, Lebohang Motaung, Zanele Muholi, Althea Murphy-Price, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Woodrow Nash, Sharon Norwood, Glenford Nuñez, Charly Palmer, Gordon Parks, Faith Ringgold, Lezley Saar, Augusta Savage, Ngozi Schommers, Devan Shimoyama, Mary Sibande, Lorna Simpson, Nelson Stevens, Ibrahima Thiam, James Van Der Zee, Lina Viktor, Nafis White, Kehinde Wiley, Masa Zodros (and dozens of unidentified artists across African and American people groups)."-- Publisher website.
Author : Ain Heath Drew
Publisher : Orange Hat Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781645382140
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (821 download)
Download or read book Ari J.'s Kinky, Curly Crown written by Ain Heath Drew and published by Orange Hat Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ari J. knew this school year would be perfect. She had perfect clothes. She would be making perfect grades. She had the perfect friends. The only not-perfect thing about Ari J. was her wild, unruly, kindergarten hair.
Author : M. L. Marroquin
Publisher : Page Street Kids
ISBN 13 : 9781624149818
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (498 download)
Download or read book My Hair is Magic! written by M. L. Marroquin and published by Page Street Kids. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little girl knows her hair is great just as it is. When people ask, “Why is your hair so BIG?” she answers, “Why isn’t yours?” Her hair is soft, it protects her, it’s both gentle and fierce. While some might worry about how it’s different and try to contain it, she gives it the freedom to be so extraordinary it almost has a life of its own. Told in bold verse and vivid, fantastical illustrations, these critical questions will ring familiar, and the proud, confident answers show that what really matters is how readers see themselves.
Author : Carlotta Penn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999661352
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (613 download)
Download or read book The Turtle With an Afro written by Carlotta Penn and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming picture book, Turtle must overcome stage fright before she can follow her dream of sharing her voice with the world. Turtle has put her own twist on a familiar song and practiced passionately for the school talent show. But on the day of the show, she faces a problem every reader will understand: the fear of messing up her big performance suddenly becomes overwhelming. In the second book in the Turtle With An Afro series, Turtle isn't sure she has what it takes to dazzle the audience. After careful reflection, she gets ready to take the stage with her family cheering her on. The playful illustrations burst with energy on every page, and the lively, rhyming text will have children hanging on to every word. Fans of the first book in the series will be delighted to see Turtle rocking her signature Afro throughout the book, along with numerous other chic hairstyles. Starring the first modern animal character whose experience and likeness represent Black culture, this uniquely inspiring story will be an impactful addition to every bookshelf. Turtle's journey will help readers broaden their own self-confidence, inspiring them to take on new challenges and to lift up their voice and sing.
Author : Saskia Calliste
Publisher : Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1913641147
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (136 download)
Download or read book Hairvolution written by Saskia Calliste and published by Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love your natural hair? Some of the world’s most inspiring black women tell us about their attitudes to, and struggles with, their crowning glory. Kinky, wavy, straight or curly, this book will help you celebrate your natural beauty, however you choose to style your hair. With an overview of the politics and history of black hair, the book explores how black hairstyles have played a part in the fight for social justice and the promotion of black culture while inspiring us to challenge outdated notions of beauty, gender and sexuality for young women and girls everywhere. The power is in our hair. And we’ve come to tell the world what ours can do! Also includes thirty interviews with women of colour about their hair and beauty journey including Jamelia, Angie LeMar, Dawn Butler MP, Stella Dadzie, Judith Jacobs, Carryl Thomas, Anita Okunde, Kadija Sesay, Anastasia Chikezie, and Chi Onwurah MP.
Author : Noliwe M. Rooks
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813523125
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Hair Raising written by Noliwe M. Rooks and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know there is a politics of skin color, but is there a politics of hair?In this book, Noliwe Rooks explores the history and politics of hair and beauty culture in African American communities from the nineteenth century to the 1990s. She discusses the ways in which African American women have located themselves in their own families, communities, and national culture through beauty advertisements, treatments, and styles. Bringing the story into today's beauty shop, listening to other women talk about braids, Afros, straighteners, and what they mean today to grandmothers, mothers, sisters, friends, and boyfriends, she also talks about her own family and has fun along the way. Hair Raising is that rare sort of book that manages both to entertain and to illuminate its subject.
Author : Editor Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0557643732
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (576 download)
Download or read book The Politics of Black Hair Online Course Book written by Editor Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of the discussions of the online politics of black hair course that took place starting July 19, 2010 to the end of August of 2010 and still continues today.
Author : Nichola Watson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780994820600
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Chrissy's Afro-textured Hair Adventure Story written by Nichola Watson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Black Beauty and Long Hair
Publisher : Candid Life Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Growing Long and Healthy Afro Hair written by Black Beauty and Long Hair and published by Candid Life Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 30 easy steps to get the hair you’ve always wanted even if you hair is type 4c! Do you feel your hair is stuck and never seems to grow past a certain length? What would you do with the money you save on weaves, braids and the constant trips to the hairdresser? Do you want your hair to stop being dry and brittle? Do you want to stop being a product junkie? Do you want to learn how to take better care of your hair? Would you like to go from SL to APL in 6 months? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your own hair down your back? Is it even possible? Yes it is, I’ve done it and so can you. Yes, that’s right my hair is a mixture of 4b and 4c my heritage is in West Africa, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and my hair is natural, soft and BSL (My hair reaches my bra-strap). Don’t worry if you don’t know all the terminology, it is all explained in detail in the book J. If you are like me, you want very long hair since you were a child. I had my hair relaxed from the age of 12 and although when I was a child my hair was quite long, after the relaxer my hair hardly grew past SL (Shoulder Length). That was until I discover the black hair community in 2007. I was so excited by all the things I was reading, the techniques, the testimonials, the recipes and more, I started dreaming again the dream I had when I was a little girl and I pretended the towel on my head was my hair. So one day, I decided to start following all the sound advice I had now collected for over 6 months. I started in July 2007 and by July 2008 my hair reached just below APL. Having reached this goal and celebrated in style, I started having other ideas as I kept reading all that was available online at the time. I decided to go all natural, It was a hard decision as I didn’t know how to go about it, should I cut all my hair off? Well, no way! I’ve always had long hair all my life and was not prepared to change that, I couldn’t imagine going to work bald!!! My last relaxer was in November 2008 and I’ve never looked back, I used a lot of growth help some with more success than others and a lot of techniques and I made it. We are now in 2014 and my kinks are BSL, beautiful, soft and shiny. I have 6 years of experience dealing with my own hair and helping others with theirs, I’ve been blogging on various subjects ranging from ‘How to look after mixed race children’s hair’ to ‘Is it Better to Transition or Big Chop?’. I’m so happy to have contributed to so many success stories. Now, I’m ready for your success story. Are you ready? This manual is for anyone who has type 3 to 4 hair natural or relaxed and wishes to grow it longer. My easy to follow step-by-step guide shares with you the tips and tricks I have learned over my six year hair growth journey with lots of links to more resources, pictures and videos to show you how to care for your hair. It is aimed at anyone who has type 3 to 4 hair, natural or relaxed. You will find free and simple methods on: - How to know what is your hair type - What product should never touch your hair or scalp - Getting the right hairdresser - How to avoid hair breakage - Nutrition Secrets to have long and healthy hair - How to develop an easy hair regimen - Everything you need to know about natural oil Yes, growing coily, kinky and afro-textured hair can be a challenge but believe me once you have done it you will be so proud and happy. Luck is not involved in growing hair, it's all about giving it what it needs and that extra bit of TLC. Read this guide, Love it and it will grow.
Author : Pamela Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743419480
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Tenderheaded written by Pamela Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “outstanding volume” (Boston Herald) that “ought to be at the top of everyone’s must-read list” (Essence), Black women and men evocatively explore what could make a smart woman ignore doctor’s orders; what could get a hardworking employee fired from her job; what could get a black woman in hot water with her white boyfriend? In a word: hair. In a society where beauty standards can be difficult if not downright unobtainable for many Black women, the issue of hair is a major one. Now, in this evocative and fascinating collection of essays, poems, excerpts, and more, Tenderheaded speaks to the personal, political, and cultural meaning of Black hair. From A’Leila Perry Bundles, the great-granddaughter of hair care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker celebrating her ancestor’s legacy, to an art historian exploring the moving ways in which Black hair has been used to express Yoruba spirituality, to renowned activist Angela Davis questioning how her message of revolution got reduced to a hairstyle, Tenderheaded is as rich and diverse as the children of the African diaspora. With works from authors including Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, bell hooks, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and more, this “remarkable array of writings and images” (Publishers Weekly) will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
