The Science of Black Hair is, what I jokingly told my husband, the book I would needed to read while transitioning and early in the natural process, the book that I would have appreciated receiving when I became an enthusiast, the book I want to keep on my shelf now that I know what it is I am doing with my hair, and the book I wish I would have written if I wrote a hair book J…yes, all in one. The book is phenomenal and in my opinion is more of an encyclopedia of information on natural hair. It delves into the topic, explains the basics of hair care (catering to the novice here) and goes deeper into a lot of topics that naturals often question (written for the pro as well). I was very pleased with the book’s organization, the hair interviews included, and the use of images for demonstration. The hair interviews gave me a pause from reading facts alone. It was kind of taking a break from the lesson and browsing through someone’s hair journey, which is always fun for me.
The book is divided into 5 units: The Science of Black Hair, Healthy Hair Management, Working with Chemicals in a Healthy Hair Care Regimen, Children’s Hair Care, and The Hair-Total Body Connection. The book gained my approval not only because it is well written and illustrated but because the content is accurate, scientific (without being overbearing), engaging, timely and truthful. It was obvious to me reading the book that Audrey must have “black hair” [blair] herself and that some of the information she is providing is dear to her, despite the fact that she does not share any personal testimony in the book, that I read at least. It was also obvious to me that she has spent some time on the internet researching and reading what questions black women have about the care, texture and healthy management of their hair. In truthfulness, I noticed that she did not sugar coat the fact that relaxers compromise the health of a woman’s hair. In fact, in the book, she shares “chemically relaxed hair has an inherent element of damage to it and must be given much more diligent care than unprocessed fibers” Pg. 193.
Everything said, naturals, transitioning, relaxed ladies and parents of natural children will all find value in reading this book.
$24.99, $9.99 Kindle
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