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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.

Human hair is the subject of a wide range of scientific investigations. Its chemical and physical properties are of importance to the cosmetics industry, forensic scientists, and to biomedical researchers. This updated and enlarged fourth edition continues the tradition of its predecessor as being the definitive monograph on the subject. It now contains new information on various topics including: chemical hair damage, the cause of dandruff, skin and eye irritation, hair straightening, and others. Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair is a teaching guide and reference volume for cosmetic chemists and other scientists in the hair products industry, academic researchers studying hair and hair growth, textile scientists, and forensic specialists.

In this book, the author shares her hair growth story, as well as detailed and very useful hair growth tips, which she believes can be duplicated by anyone. Her main aim is to motivate, inspire and encourage other black women to get going on their own hair growth journey.Up until the age of 27, she continued to struggle on and off with hair breakage, stunted hair growth and not knowing how to correctly care for her hair in the right way. However, having successfully managed to find a solution to almost a lifelong problem and being fully aware of the issues that black women have continued to face for many years, Julie knew it was only right for her to share her knowledge with others. This book will take you on her hair growth journey from the very beginning, right through to what she did to grow her hair much longer than she ever thought possible. It encloses detailed, proven, step by step processes on what other women wanting to grow their hair long can do to achieve similar results, simply by applying the methods she has laid out for them to follow.

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

The fresh new handbook on how to achieve and maintain stylish natural hair, from the savviest and most revered expert on coils and curls These days there's a revolution going on. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of damage from expensive chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and online hair therapy expert. In Better Than Good Hair, this gifted "curl whisperer" educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length—from Fierce Braid-and-Curls to Fancy Faux Buns. She also counsels those considering the "big chop"—cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful "teeny weeny afro." Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles. Combining Walton's expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, Better Than Good Hair includes: Product recommendations Home hair care recipes Advice for parents on how to manage their children's natural hair Tips for using henna on gray hair Guidance on dealing with detractors Step-by-step illustrated directions for nearly two dozen hairdos, from frohawks to twist-outs Full of indispensable information, as empowering as it is accessible, and with a foreword by actress and comedian Kim Wayans, Better Than Good Hair is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.

Are you ready to get gorgeous, rich and easily managed hair all naturally? Whether you want to (1) get away from harsh, toxic chemicals that damage your hair, (2) stop paying through the nose for expensive hair care products, or (3) find solutions for your specific hair challenges that actually work, then keep reading as this book will show you everything you need to know. Ditch the damaging chemicals and use easily applied natural hair care products! No more guessing; now you can know exactly what you're putting into your hair and why. You can support a healthy hair lifestyle by choosing from mixtures of raw organic ingredients to make your hair shine. These treatments are silicone free and most are gluten free. Find out what nutrients your hair needs in order to look its very best. Learn to use organic ingredients that will repair your specific hair type and will enhance its shine and manageability. Learn how to reduce the oiliness of oily hair and how to effectively moisturize dry hair. You can experience some dramatic anti-aging benefits by turning to natural solutions that are surprisingly simple to make. You'll be using ingredients you have around your house to keep your hair vibrant, luscious, and glowing all year round. You won't need fancy lab equipment to make these high quality hair treatments; everything can be easily mixed up in your kitchen, using little more than a glass bowl and a spoon. Save money and get hair solutions that actually work! Keep your hair from breaking off, flying loose, or going all frizzy on you; relax tight curls or introduce waves into straight hair; better yet, do it all for a fraction of the cost it would take if you used commercial products! You will learn how to use essential oils for more than their refreshing aromatherapy; these concentrated essences can provide powerful healing and protective energies. When you use biodegradable materials that do not harm the soil and are safe when introduced into the water system, you are also giving your hair healthy nutrients they need to grow strong, lush, and vibrant. You can have incredible hair that will turn heads. Learn what your hair needs in order to thrive. Use easy-to-follow instructions to create your own stimulating shampoos out of ingredients easily found in a grocery store or pharmacy. Make no-fail conditioners and rinses that render your hair squeaky clean and highly manageable. Use homemade styling aids that are every bit as powerful as their commercial counterparts, but are much less costly. Discover practical hair management pointers that are targeted for your specific hair type. You will also find some tips that will enhance your natural beauty and find practical advice to resolve some common hair care challenges. What Will You Discover About Natural Hair Care? How to use kitchen spices to enhance your hair's natural color. How to easily make your own shampoos and conditioners to strengthen and nourish your hair. Which bits of hair care lore actually work, and which are totally bogus! How to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. How to make a simple styling gels that will add body to fine hair, without weighing it down. You Will Also Learn: The practical use of hair rinses to target specific needs. Foods you can eat that will give you healthier hair. What hairstyles work best for which types of hair. Pain-free strategies for growing out your bangs. Make your hair incredible at a fraction of the cost: Get this book now!