Textured Tresses The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair

Name: Textured Tresses The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair
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ISBN: 9780743235501

ISBN-10: 0743235509

ISBN-13: 9780743235501

Edition: 2004

Authors: Diane Da Costa, Paula T. Renfroe, Blair Underwood

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Twist it! Braid it! Loc it! Enjoy the freedom and beauty of naturally textured hair. Textured hair styles like Locs, Braids, Twists, Cornrows, and Knots are all the rage, adorning the heads of celebrities, athletes, and everyday folk now more than ever before. Yet, the actual caring, styling, and maintenance of textured hair still remains a mystery to many. Now, Diane Da Costa, celebrity stylist and master designer of natural hair, unravels the tresses of textured hair, providing readers with information on the proper care of natural hair as well as a step-by-step guide on achieving various exciting styles. Textured Tresseswill help you: Identify and celebrate the texture you were born…

Book details

List price: $16.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication date: 6/8/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Blair Underwoodis an author and award-winning actor, director, and producer. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit his website at www.BlairUnderwood.com



Foreword



Introduction



Prepping the Canvas: Caring for Your Textured Hair



Appreciating the Beauty of Naturally Textured Hair


The Beatitudes of Loving and Accepting Naturally Textured Hair



Healthy Hair Is Happy Hair



Life in a Bottle: Products to Maintain Your Tresses



Diane's Bag: Tools You Need for Proper Hair Care



In Harmony: Picking the Right Stylist and Salon



Shear Perfection: The Necessity for Change via Shaping and Cutting



Chemically Speaking: Changing God-Given Texture for Manageability and Versatility



Achieve It!: Styling Your Textured Hair



Natural Sets and Styles



Twists and Turns



Coils and Curls



Locking and Tightening Up



Braids and Weaves



Textured Hair for the Family



The Aura of Color and Illumination



Cover Shots



Improvisation: Glamorous Styles for Men and Women


Salon Directory


Recommended Products


References


Art Credits


Acknowledgments


Index