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Summary: No more havoc for my hair
Review: I am a 28 year old black woman. For 20 years I did the "hair thing," which usually consisted of wreaking havoc on my hair and scalp.
On several occasions, I experienced scalp burns after being told to wait until I `couldn't take anymore' before rinsing out the relaxer. I also recall the aroma of freshly singed hair following an encounter with an overheated straightening comb. Then, there was the cornrow experience. I cringed in pain as the "experienced" braider pulled and tugged my hair in an attempt to get it tightly woven to the scalp. The benefit of all this suffering: a trendy, ethnic-looking style to avoid combing for a couple days, or even weeks. My braids experience ended after 10 days. Unfortunately, I took out both the braids and my hair.
I have noticed black women love to "do" their hair, i.e. bring it into subjection by using harsh styling techniques and regimens, as if we get satisfaction out of seeing how much it can endure. Rightly so, we should be satisfied and take pride in knowing we were blessed with hair that reflects our spirit: it suffers, but endures. However, we should not take pride in knowing the damage was self-inflicted. My hair teaches me the story of redemption. Although it has been fried, dyed, and laid down too-tight to the side, if I learn about it and give it what it needs, it will do what it was created to do-grow.
Lisa Akbari's book respond to many concerns and various hair-related issues, considering my past hair experiences, I felt her hair management program was worth a try. This book gave me a simple program requiring regular cleaning, conditioning, and moisturizing. Her main advice was to give my hair what it needs, then it will be in a position to do what I want it to do. My last relaxer did not burn and I believe, no I know that what I learned in this book on scalp care is the direct reason
I thank Mrs. Akbari and I highly recommend her book, this is truely "The Black Women's Guide to Beautiful hair
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Summary: Akbari, sister, you are on point
Review: I did not find any useful information in this book. I expected examples of what to do for different hair types. Every thing that the author said is intuitive. As a matter of fact I could not finish reading it. Very little substance. Please do not waste money on this book
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Summary: Absolutely wonderful
Review: I have at least 5 books at home on Black Women's hair care and this is one of the best! It is an easy read and has great advice. I like that she doesn't try to sell you her products and keeps the hair care very simple. I've been practicing her advice for 2 weeks now and tell a MAJOR difference in my hair. It is softer and shinier and I use less products to get better results. I like that she doesn't condemn the reader for what state their hair is in (ie. natural, braids, relaxed, texturized) and you don't have to cut off your hair to start having beautiful hair. You basically learn everything in the one chapter and the rest is advice for the mind and learning to love your hair. I called her 800 number with questions regarding my specific hair and Ms. Akbari was genuine and took her time educating me (and I didn't order anything). Her products seem very reasonable, though. Ms. Akbari THANK YOU! PS: My #1 favorite book that I recommend is "Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who'Ve Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff" by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner.
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Summary: Helpful But Not Overly So
Review: I looked forward to reading this book because my hair is incredibly damaged--people think I just got it cut because there is so much broken hair on my shoulders--and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to repair it and keep it healthy. While Lisa Akbari does know her stuff--and I WOULD call her a pioneer--she could have done a better job providing more helpful info. For example, I would have appreciated a list of actual product names for moisturizers or oils, since my hairdresser carries several and uses a mix of them on me. I would have expected some graphics--any graphics, but especially how to wrap my hair at night, how to make a French roll, etc. I would also have appreciated a concise, summarized step-by-step list of what to do in her "program." I didn't seem to get a whole lot out of it, though she certainly was thorough in her research.
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Summary: It is about time
Review: I want to that God for this book. For too long have black women been in the dark about issues with our hair. This book #1 forces us to look at all the hang ups that we have about our hair. I must admit that when reading the chapter on "cleaning the mind in order to have healthy hair" it was hard. Because I had to take a long look in the mirror at myself and then I had to say thank you Lisa Akbari. The order and the simplicity in which she wrote this book truly helped me. I have had a lot of hair experiences and read a lot of "hair help books" and this one tops them all. The chapter on the scalp helped me to understand how to take care of my own scalp and I can already see that I don't need to be so dependent on others. This book has empowered me in a way that gives me the freedom to wear my hair natural or relaxed, because it taught me how to take care of both. I gave this book 5 stars because it has help me and I truly believe that it can help any black women with any hair type.
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Summary: Helpful But Not Overly So
Review: There are better books that go more in depth when it comes to African American hair. It's not a bad book; it's just mediocre and you can do better. Try "Let's Talk Hair: Every Black Woman's Personal Consultation for Healthy Growing Hair" or "Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who'Ve Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff"
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Summary: RESPONSE TO READER FROM JULY 5, 2002
Review: THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE TO ANY AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO IS A HAIR SYLIST OR IN COSMOTOLOGY SCHOOL. IN RESPONSE TO THE READER FROM VIRGINA JULY 5, 2002 WHO CLAIMS SHE WAS "SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTED" JUST GOES TO SHOW "YOU CAN'T PLEASE EVERYONE. IF SHE WOULD HAVE JUST TAKEN THE TIME AND WENT ON LISA AKBARI'S WEBSITE SHE WOULD HAVE FOUND THE PRODUCTS SHE NEEDED, INSTEAD OR RUNNING FROM STORE TO STORE. " WE AS A PEOPLE NEED TO STOP BEING SO LAZY" . EVERTHING ELSE IN THE BOOK IS STEP BY STEP. THIS WOMAN SPENT HER TIME AND SPENT MANY YEARS OF RESEARCH TO HELP US AS "AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN" BETTER CARE FOR OUR HAIR. AS YOU CAN SEE IN ALL THE REVIEW'S THIS BOOK WAS GIVEN "FIVE STARS" BY OTHER READERS AND AUTHORS. LISA AKBARI I WILL BE BUYING TWENTY FIVE COPIES AND GIVING THEM OUT AS CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS THIS YEAR AND WILL BE KEEPING AND EXTRA COPY ON MY COFFEE TABLE AS WELL. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, FOR ALL YOUR YEARS OR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
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Summary: Okay, nothing profound
Review: This book is okay, but nothing profound. She is constantly mentioning a situation and then saying, "But, I will discuss that later." and a lot of times, I did not find the later. Also, I could not find her "seven week program" in the book. (I later learned that she has a website that sells her seven week program.) This book is filled with affirmation about loving your hair, which is great, but I simply did not need this and they were EVERYWHERE. I was always told I had "good hair" and mother made sure I took care of my hair. As a cash strapped grad student, I recently started styling my own hair and ended my bi-weekly hair salon appointments, so I was looking for a little guidance. Okay if you can muddle through the affirmation for info, but I found "Hair rules" to be better for straight-forward answers.
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Summary: TRUTHFUL SISTER
Review: This book is the truth. Ms. Akbari did a very good job of not only giving a hair care program, but she also explained the importance of the steps that are done. I really liked how she made the connection between "how we think" and "how we act." It is time for black women to start taking responsibility for our hair, and this book is a great step towards having healthy hair. I was so blessed to find Ms. Akbari's book, the program and the easy "sister talk" advice really helped me feel better about my hair as an African American woman, and helped me realize some simple things I could do to have healthy hair and scalp. The positive advice Ms. Akbari gives is not only encouraging, but her program is profound in its simplicity and the sucessful results I have gotten. I even looked Ms. Akbari up on the web, I ordered her products. They have so far worked very well, I really like the leave in conditioner and the oil sheen in a jar. I was truly amazed that Ms. Akbari gives free phone consultations, she was so nice and encouraging. I know I have written a lot, but I just feel so blessed to have read this book and am enjoying the impact the information it has had on my hair and my total attitude about hair. As Ms. Akbari says, "Healthy Hair is Beautiful Hair," and I am loving my "Beautiful Hair!"
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Summary: thank you thank you thank you!!!
Review: This is book is exactly what I needed......it answered the majority of the my hair care questions...how do you take care of your hair at night? how do you dress your hair for the winter? One of the things that I like about this book is that it motivates African American women to appreciate their natural hair....it also says that we could maintain our own hairstyles without having to depend on salons... Some of the things that hse mentions in the book i have either said or done...for examples, press, relaxer, etc....
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