Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?

Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: I wanted this book to be full of scientific, hair care industry and even home remedies regarding "how not to lose your hair". Especially since most black women have super curly hair which is rather fragile which most can attest to because it's hard for a lot of us to grow it past our shoulders without getting that broken off look. Unfortunately, you only get part of this in the book.

Barry opted to have different people contribute to the book and so you get different points of view regarding hair in each chapter. For instance he lets a reverend write one chapter who goes off on a tangent about his particular religious beliefs and hair care. You know, the whole thing about cutting or not cutting your hair, etc. Anyway it seemed woefully out of place given the title of the book. Barry then has a major chapter devoted to the selling of his own hair care line. But neglects to give full ingredients list for these products. I felt quite annoyed at the number of pages taken up for his marketing campaign since that's not what I thought I was paying for when getting this book.

There are some rather informative chapters regarding possible hair loss due to disease such as cancer. He also has about 5 good pages devoted to hair care in shampooing tips and styling options to avoid hair breakage. I had hoped that more of the 180 or so pages would be devoted to these topics. There aren't many pics but there is a beautiful color section that discusses of all things, why some women will only let a man style their hair. What has that got to do with anyting?

There is way too much "other stuff" in this book. I gave it at least two stars because Barry does discusses the various ways women can lose their hair. It's just so disappointing that not much was forthcoming on how to stop losing our hair.

Rating:
Summary: Interesting approach just not really addressing the issue.
Review: I wanted this book to be full of scientific, hair care industry and even home remedies regarding "how not to lose your hair". Especially since most black women have super curly hair which is rather fragile which most can attest to because it's hard for a lot of us to grow it past our shoulders without getting that broken off look. Unfortunately, you only get part of this in the book.

Barry opted to have different people contribute to the book and so you get different points of view regarding hair in each chapter. For instance he lets a reverend write one chapter who goes off on a tangent about his particular religious beliefs and hair care. You know, the whole thing about cutting or not cutting your hair, etc. Anyway it seemed woefully out of place given the title of the book. Barry then has a major chapter devoted to the selling of his own hair care line. But neglects to give full ingredients list for these products. I felt quite annoyed at the number of pages taken up for his marketing campaign since that's not what I thought I was paying for when getting this book.

There are some rather informative chapters regarding possible hair loss due to disease such as cancer. He also has about 5 good pages devoted to hair care in shampooing tips and styling options to avoid hair breakage. I had hoped that more of the 180 or so pages would be devoted to these topics. There aren't many pics but there is a beautiful color section that discusses of all things, why some women will only let a man style their hair. What has that got to do with anyting?

There is way too much "other stuff" in this book. I gave it at least two stars because Barry does discusses the various ways women can lose their hair. It's just so disappointing that not much was forthcoming on how to stop losing our hair.

Rating:
Summary: ok, I guess...........
Review: I've had this book for quite some time. I have mixed reviews about it. For the most part it is helpful, because other people have contributed this book. Some were people who have had good or bad hair experiences and are starting over. Barry Fletcher's book or input wasn't helpful and to make matters worse, he also tries to promote his own hair products. He tells you how to style hair, dispells the myths about hair coloring, etc., but doesn't tell you how to stop the hair loss. There are hair disorders but doesn't tell you what to do about it except Rogaine and to see a dermatologist. There is also a chapter where this minister writes that a woman should keep her hair long (doesn't like short hair), which makes her feminine but dying her hair blond makes her look cheap. Barry should've kept this chapter out and this minister should've kept that to himself because he sounded sexist.

Altogether, I wish I found a better book than this one to promote hair growth

Rating:
Summary: FIRST RATE
Review: One of the best Hair Care Books around! Mr. Fletcher thoroughly addresses the question, "Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?" He pulls from his extensive knowledge along with renowned experts in the hair care industry to provide clear and concise instructions on how to maintain a healthy head of hair. I found the book to be informative and practical. It covers the how-tos and where-from's and is first-rate in summarizing what we need to do to maintain health hair. If one of the most beautiful women in the world, Halle Barry trust you with her hair, I know I can't go wrong with the information your book provides. Thanks Barry for being insightful enough to write this much needed book.

Rating:
Summary: FIRST RATE
Review: One of the best Hair Care Books around! Mr. Fletcher thoroughly addresses the question, "Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?" He pulls from his extensive knowledge along with renowned experts in the hair care industry to provide clear and concise instructions on how to maintain a healthy head of hair. I found the book to be informative and practical. It covers the how-tos and where-from's and is first-rate in summarizing what we need to do to maintain health hair. If one of the most beautiful women in the world, Halle Barry trust you with her hair, I know I can't go wrong with the information your book provides. Thanks Barry for being insightful enough to write this much needed book.

Rating:
Summary: The Black Woman's Hair Bible
Review: This book is a must have for every black woman. Barry Fletcher creates a wholisitc look at black women and their hair, hair of all textures. I've found the book to be helpful because it forced me to examine my general health in relationship to my hair, my personal hair care treatment, and the importance of healthy hair in my overall appearance. Not to mention in between the chapters included are nice articles by expert writers to make the reading nice and light, yet informative. Fletcher is a genius and black women should thank God for him!