It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children's Hair

by Michele N-K Collison

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060934875
• ISBN13: 9780060934873
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The book I have been searching for...

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!

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.

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!

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!!!

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.