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Curly Girl

The Handbook
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Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey and Michele Bender is a vibrant guide celebrating naturally curly and wavy hair. This book serves as both a how-to manual and an empowering manifesto, offering detailed daily routines for various curl types, from corkscrew to wavy. It includes homemade moisturising treatments, expert advice on caring for African American hair, styling ideas for special occasions, and step-by-step instructions for trimming curls. The authors promote a pro-curl attitude, recommending chemical-free products and holistic care tips, making it an essential resource for embracing and enhancing natural curls.
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This book is ideal for individuals with naturally curly or wavy hair who seek to embrace their texture with confidence and care. It also suits haircare enthusiasts looking for expert styling tips, product recommendations, and homemade remedies, as well as parents encouraging children to love their curls. Professionals and beginners alike will find valuable guidance in this comprehensive curl care manual.

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Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one.

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Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one.

Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from hair guru Lorraine Massey.

It's all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It's not what you take off; it's what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude.

Includes:

  • Ten things to do before you dye
  • You are what you eatβ€”and so are your curls
  • Getting kids to love their curls
  • Curly guys Lorraine's 12-step recovery program
  • And check out Lorraine's video tutorials on YouTube.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780761156789

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Publishing

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: full colour illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

About the Author

Lorraine Massey is the author of Curly Girl: The Handbook, founder of Devachan Salons, and cofounder of DevaCurl products. She now works independently, teaching the Curl by Curl cutting technique and leading the movement to more natural hair care products with the launch of her new company, CurlyWorld .Michele Bender, co-author of Silver Hair and Curly Girl, is an award-winning freelance writer. She has co-authored best-selling books, such as Believe Me with Yolanda Hadid and The Immune System Recovery Plan with Dr. Susan Blum. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, Real Simple and Family Circle, among other national publications.

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