Natural & Curly Hair For Dummies by Wright, Johnny -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Foreword Introduction

About This Book Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Embracing Your Natural and Curly Hair

Chapter 1: Natural Is Beautiful

Smashing the Stigma Surrounding Natural Hair Understanding Your Own Natural Hair History Getting Comfortable with Your Natural Hair Reshaping the Natural Hair Narrative

Chapter 2: The Biology of Hair

Getting Down to the Root of the Matter: Hair Structure Checking Out What’s on Your Head Grasping and Maximizing Growth Cycles

Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Hair

Defining Your Hair Texture and Type Getting Clear on Density Making the Decision to Go Natural

Part 2: Maintaining Your Natural and Curly Hair

Chapter 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 Conditioning Your Curls, Kinks, and Coils Co-Washing Handy Tools: Using Your Fingers Adding Moisture: Hair Treatments Drying Methods

Chapter 5: Your Daily Root-ine

Managing Your Expectations Selecting Products for Daily Use Establishing Your Hair Routines Styling on the Daily

Chapter 6: Keeping Your Hair Healthy

Keeping Your Curls Moisturized Acknowledging Your Environment: Air Pollution, Humidity, and More Preserving Your Beautiful Curls Consulting with a Professional

Part 3: The Best Products and Tools for Natural and Curly Hair

Chapter 7: Picking the Perfect Products

Chapter 8: Selecting and Mastering Tools

Brushes Getting to Know Your Combs Applying Heat

Part 4: Creating Styles for Your Natural and Curly Hair

Chapter 9: Styling Your Natural Hair

Wearing a Wash-and-Go Braiding Your Hair Twisting Your Hair Rocking Your Locs Wearing Extensions and Wigs Coloring and Bleaching Natural and Curly Hair Getting Your Hair Cut Blowing Out Your Hair

Chapter 10: Quick and Easy Style Ideas

Styling Your Braids Sealing your braids Styling Options for Twists Rocking Bantu Knots Shaping and Styling Afros Building a Bun Using Scarves and Turbans

Part 5: Considerations for Kids

Chapter 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 Advocating for Natural Hair

Chapter 12: Kid-Friendly Styles and Products

Setting the Stage for Styling Success Detangling Before You Style Styling Ideas for Your Child Styling with Kid-Friendly Products

Part 6: The Part of Tens

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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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