What are you going to do with your children's hair? Combing your daughter's hair is giving you a headache and now your son is asking you for cornrows. Relax. Finally, there's a lifeline for those who are desperately seeking help in styling their Black children's hair. Learn the tricks and techniques for today's most popular hairstyles with the easy-to-follow steps found in It's All Good Hair. It features hair-care and styling tips from a variety of experts, and you'll learn all the secrets to braiding, relaxing, and locking, as well as discover many other creative styling ideas. Say good-bye to those disastrous attempts at doing it alone. Here's the support you need to help your children look good and feel their very best.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can empathize with the author, Ms. Collison, I too have been searching for the hairstyle book and the magazine that will lay it out for me. For more than 7 years, and four bi-racial children later (two boys and two girls), I had yet to find such a book. This book is truly the start of something good. It goes into detail, but not too much detail, how to care for a variety of hair textures "from bone straight to wavy, to tightly coiled and everything in between" (pg. 13). It covers parting to combing to cornrows, twists and braiding. It also covers some basic style for boys. I loved her personal stories, her own and contributors as well. I also appreciate how we are reminded to tell our daughters that they are beautiful and smart as we spend time together combing and styling their hair. As a librarian, I will be praising this book to all who walk through our doors and I look forward to the sequel. Way to go!
A lifesaver!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I have been looking for a book like this for two years! I am the mother of a two year old adopted African-American daughter. One of my major concerns has been her hair. This book was awesome!!! It gives advice for birth on up. The pictures were great and the directions are easy to follow. I have had experience with braiding but this shows someone who hasn't, exactly what to do. It also gives advice on washing, combing and just about everything in between. I'm so glad someone finally wrote the book I have been waiting for!
A good start to taking care of Children's hair.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is one of the best how to books I have seen in awhile. It tells the tales that all of women have gone through at one time or another as girls. It gives you the strength to hold out on that relaxer. This is what alot of us need to hear. Kudos Michele
This book is a Godsend!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I didn't even realize how many questions I had about caring for and styling my child's hair until I read this marvelous book!Michele N-K Collison gets to the root of the problem and serves up a book that is USEFUL,informative and full of warm wit and humor. Even if you think you know it all, this book will open your eyes! Do yourself a favor and read it.
Finally, a Kiddie Hairdo Book That's ALL GOOD!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I LOVE THIS BOOK! The hairstyle instructions are easy to follow; the information is comprehensive, covering everything from afros to zig-zag parts; and the personal anecdotes from real-life parents set it apart from most how-to hair books. I like that the author deals with hairstyles for girls AND boys, and I appreciate her taking time to offer tips for dealing with all types of hair textures. Most of all, I like that Collison urges readers to affirm their children's hair, no matter the texture, color or style. It is a must-have for any loving parent or childcare provider who is looking to instill positive self-image and grooming habits in children.
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