From the Kitchen to the Parlor: Language and Becoming in African American Women’s Hair Care
Product DescriptionWhen is hair “just hair” and when is it not “just hair”? Documenting the politics of African American women’s hair, this multi-sited linguistic ethnography explores everyday interaction in beauty parlors, Internet discussions, comedy clubs, and other contexts to illuminate how and why hair matters in African American women’s day-to-day experiences. . . . More […]
Wavy, Curly, Kinky : The African American Child’s Hair Care Guide
ISBN13: 9780471695349 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionYour hands-on guide to the best care for your child’s hair Now taking care of your child’s hair can be fun, easy, and trouble-free! In Wavy, Curly, Kinky, renowned stylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African […]
No Lye: The African American Woman’s Guide To Natural Hair Care
Product DescriptionFor years, African-American women have relied on harsh chemicals and relaxers to “manage” their hair–which more often than not did more damage than good. Improper braiding techniques have also contributed no small amount of harm, resulting in frail, damaged hair and even pattern baldness in women. No Lye! offers a safe and easy alternative. […]
