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Natural & curly hair

A celebrity hairstylist, who maintains the hair health of his most notable clients--Queen Latifah, Tamron Hall, Kerry Washington and Michelle Obama--presents the right tricks, tips and advice for getting a halo of soft, healthy curls without using chemicals. Centers natural and curly hair within the...

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Main Author: Wright, Johnny (Hair stylist) (Author)
Other Authors: Hall, Tamron (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : for dummies, A Wiley Brand, [2023]
Series:--For dummies.
Subjects:
Hairstyles.
Hair > Care and hygiene.
Hairdressing of Black people.
Hairdressing of African Americans.
Black people > Health and hygiene.
Beauty, Personal.
African Americans > Health and hygiene.
Handbooks and manuals.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Embracing your natural and curly hair
  • Maintaining your natural and curly hair
  • The best products and tools for natural and curly hair
  • Creating styles for your natural and curly hair
  • Consideration for kids
  • The part of tens.
  • Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 EMBRACING YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR
  • ch. 1 Natural Is Beautiful
  • Smashing the Stigma Surrounding Natural Hair
  • Laying the naysayers to rest
  • Embracing today's changing attitudes
  • Understanding Your Own Natural Hair History
  • Getting Comfortable with Your Natural Hair
  • Learning the vocabulary
  • Characterizing hair types
  • Putting some thought into your style
  • Keeping your hair in tip-top shape
  • Considering the best tools and products
  • Styling your crown and glory
  • Reshaping the Natural Hair Narrative
  • ch. 2 The Biology of Hair
  • Getting Down to the Root of the Matter: Hair Structure
  • Just talking about the hair shaft
  • Getting to the hair root
  • Checking Out What's on Your Head
  • Examining your scalp
  • Determining your hair's porosity
  • Determining your hair's elasticity
  • Identifying hair breakage versus shedding
  • Grasping and Maximizing Growth Cycles
  • Anagen
  • Catagen
  • Telogen
  • ch. 3 Getting to Know Your Hair
  • Defining Your Hair Texture and Type
  • Feeling out your texture
  • Finding your type
  • Getting Clear on Density
  • Making the Decision to Go Natural
  • Transitioning to natural hair
  • Choosing to do the big chop
  • Navigating the in-between stage
  • pt. 2 MAINTAINING YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR
  • ch. 4 Fresh and Clean: Wash Day
  • Setting Your Wash-Day Schedule
  • Ow! Detangling Your Hair
  • Taking Special Care of Your Scalp
  • `Pooing Like a Pro
  • Figuring out how often to shampoo
  • The ins and outs of shampooing twice
  • Conditioning Your Curls, Kinks, and Coils
  • Rinse-out conditioner
  • Leave-in conditioner
  • Co-Washing
  • Handy Tools: Using Your Fingers
  • Scrunching
  • Praying hands
  • Raking
  • Shingling
  • Adding Moisture: Hair Treatments
  • Hot oil treatments
  • Steam treatments
  • Protein treatments
  • Drying Methods
  • Goodbye, cotton
  • hello, microfiber!
  • Give yourself the shirt off your back
  • Using the natural air to dry your natural hair
  • Hairdryers do it faster
  • ch. 5 Your Daily Root-ine
  • Managing Your Expectations
  • Selecting Products for Daily Use
  • Establishing Your Hair Routines
  • Nighttime routine
  • Morning routine
  • Styling on the Daily
  • Playing around with twists
  • Giving your hair a break from styling
  • ch. 6 Keeping Your Hair Healthy
  • Keeping Your Curls Moisturized
  • Acknowledging Your Environment: Air Pollution, Humidity, and More
  • Pollution protection
  • Hampering humidity
  • Coping with seasonal change
  • Preserving Your Beautiful Curls
  • Trimming your hair
  • Employing low-manipulation techniques
  • Using heat (or not)
  • Caring for your color-treated hair
  • Selecting your nighttime accessories
  • Consulting with a Professional
  • Reasons to bring in a pro
  • Finding the right professional for you
  • Good questions to ask during a consultation
  • pt. 3 THE BEST PRODUCTS AND TOOLS FOR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR
  • ch. 7 Picking the Perfect Products
  • Focusing on the Holy Grail of Hair Care
  • Mastering your hair's water level: Hydrating and moisturizing
  • Checking in on your hair's hydration situation
  • Exploring the Basics of Vital Hair Care Ingredients
  • Humectants
  • Emollients
  • Occlusives (a.k.a. sealants)
  • Oils versus butters
  • Investigating Amazing Ingredients That Double as Supplements
  • Vitamin E
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin B6
  • Selenium
  • Avoiding the "Bad" Ingredients
  • Sulfates
  • Parabens
  • Silicones
  • Alcohols
  • Fragrance
  • Choosing Products That Work Best for Your Hair
  • Shampoos
  • Detangling conditioners
  • Twisting creams
  • Gels, mousses, and curl definers
  • Edge control
  • Conditioners and hair masks
  • Oils
  • Butters
  • Heat protectants
  • Turning Your Kitchen into a DIY Product Treasure Trove
  • ch. 8 Selecting and Mastering Tools
  • Brushes
  • A brush to detangle, a brush to dry
  • Felicia Leatherwood detailer brush
  • Paddle brush
  • Boar bristle brushes
  • Getting to Know Your Combs
  • Fine-tooth combs
  • Wide-tooth combs
  • Rat tail combs
  • Hair picks
  • Applying Heat
  • Figuring out your flat iron
  • Bringing up blow dryers
  • Hunting for a hot comb
  • Knowing what to look for in a curling iron or wand
  • pt. 4 CREATING STYLES FOR YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR
  • ch. 9 Styling Your Natural Hair
  • Wearing a Wash-and-Go
  • Braiding Your Hair
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Cornrows
  • Crochet technique
  • Goddess braids
  • Twisting Your Hair
  • Two-strand twists
  • Senegalese twists
  • Flat twists
  • Rocking Your Locs
  • Wearing Extensions and Wigs
  • Clip-in extensions
  • Sew-in extensions
  • Wigs
  • Coloring and Bleaching Natural and Curly Hair
  • Getting Your Hair Cut
  • Blowing Out Your Hair
  • ch. 10 Quick and Easy Style Ideas
  • Styling Your Braids
  • Braided updos
  • Crochet styles
  • Sealing your braids
  • Hot water
  • A flat iron
  • Glue
  • Styling Options for Twists
  • Twist outs
  • Flat twist out
  • Rocking Bantu Knots
  • Shaping and Styling Afros
  • Building a Bun
  • Using Scarves and Turbans
  • Basic wrap
  • Turban wrap
  • pt. 5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR KIDS
  • ch. 11 Kiddie Curl Power
  • Understanding Your Child's Natural and Curly Hair
  • Thinking of Natural Hair as a Superpower
  • Practicing Healthy Hair Habits from the Start
  • Changes in curl type and texture
  • Caring for your child's hair
  • Styling your child's hair
  • Advocating for Natural Hair
  • ch. 12 Kid-Friendly Styles and Products
  • Setting the Stage for Styling Success
  • Detangling Before You Style
  • Styling Ideas for Your Child
  • Wash-and-go's
  • Ponytails
  • Twists and braids
  • Afros and puffs
  • Buns
  • Mohawks
  • Styling with Kid-Friendly Products
  • pt. 6 THE PART OF TENS
  • ch. 13 Ten Natural and Curly Hair Do's and Don'ts
  • Do: Take Care of Your Scalp
  • Don't: Skip or Rush Detangling
  • Do: Steam Treat Your Curls
  • Don't: Neglect Your Split Ends
  • Do: Protect Your Hair at Night
  • Don't: Heat Style Too Often
  • Do: Deep Condition Regularly
  • Don't: Over-Manipulate Your Curls
  • Do: Take Care of All of You
  • Don't: Skip or Delay Wash Day
  • ch. 14 Ten Hairstyling Tips from Industry Experts
  • Combat Hair Loss with Keratin Fibers
  • Stop Double Conditioning
  • Treat Your Twist Outs Well
  • Use Leave-In Conditioner to Seal Your Hair's Cuticle
  • Detangle Regularly
  • Master the Wash-and-Go
  • Add Extra Love to Your Protective Styles
  • Hydrate, Trim, and Have Fun
  • Use Steam to Improve Absorption
  • Develop Your Diffusing Skills
  • ch. 15 Ten Ways to Get Comfortable with Your Natural and Curly Hair
  • Practice Self-Love
  • Commit to the Long Game
  • Dare to Not Compare
  • Find a Good Hair Care Regimen
  • Wear Your Hair Out
  • Experiment with Extensions
  • Take the No-Heat Challenge
  • Expand Your Education
  • Find a Feel-Good Community
  • Pick Patience.

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