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Contents

Foreword by Blair Underwood

Introduction

PART ONE

Prepping the Canvas: Caring for Your Textured Hair

1 Appreciating the Beauty of Naturally Textured Hair

The Beatitudes of Loving and Accepting Naturally Textured Hair

2 Healthy Hair Is Happy Hair

3 Life in a Bottle: Products to Maintain Your Tresses

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

5 In Harmony: Picking the Right Stylist and Salon

6 Shear Perfection: The Necessity for Change via Shaping and Cutting

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

PART TWO

Achieve It!: Styling Your Textured Hair

8 Natural Sets and Styles

9 Twists and Turns

10 Coils and Curls

11 Locking and Tightening Up

12 Braids and Weaves

13 Textured Hair for the Family

14 The Aura of Color and Illumination

15 Cover Shots

16 Improvisation: Glamorous Styles for Men and Women

Salon Directory

Recommended Products

References

Art Credits

Acknowledgments

Index