The Kink Kollection [Paperback]

Francine Toukou (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 1996

The Kink Kollection is a compilation of information, step by step instructions and graphics and photography related to Afro-centric and natural hair care. The book contains information on the following:
-natural hair care
-afrocentric braids
-dread locks
-dread lock extensions
-natural care of children's hair
-hair weaving
-the business of natural hair care including information on licensing requirements.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Francine Toukou, the author of The Kink Kollection, is the creative director of Afrigenix Salon in New York city and a "hair stylist to the stars". Some of her celebrity clients include noted author Terri McMillan, the musicians Brandy, Maxwell and 702. Francine has worked with ABC television studios as a hair stylist on THE VIEW, REGIS and KATHY LEE, and the ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW. She has also worked on the set of CBS THIS MORNING. Francine, and her book, The Kink Kollection have been featured on the Fox Broadcast, Good Day New York, and the ABC broadcast Eyewitness news, as well as Oprah Winfrey's new and upcoming show Pure Oxygen which will air on the Oxygen network.

Francine is also the author of several published articles that have appeared in internationally circulated beauty magazines. REVIEW1_SOURCE: Black Beauty and Hair Care Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Tiassa, Inc (October 10, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965566307
• ISBN-13: 978-0965566308
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,234,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Book Wasn't What I Expected!!, September 12, 2000

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Lydia N. Thompson (Northampton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kink Kollection (Paperback)

First of all, I want to start out saying that I have approx 5 1/2 inches of natural hair and I was looking for a book that had pictures of styles and instructions of what to do with natural hair. All the book talked about was how to put in extensions and the different kinds. The writing was extremely poor and there were several spelling and editing errors. Someone looking for natural hair styles without mostly talking about extensions would be better off buying Pamela Ferrel's "Let's Talk Hair", which was my own personl hair bible.

In MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION "The Kink Kollection" is not even worth spending $1 on never mind the nearly $25 spent. The only valuable info is in the last couple of pages where she tells you the business aspects of how to start a natural hair care salon. You can get that info on the internet without spending $25.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Color Photos but not much else....., February 16, 2001

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Minnesota Raven "Viking Vixen" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Kink Kollection (Paperback)

The Kink Collection is not a 'how to' book for natural hair care. I say this in my first sentence because if that is your goal you can keep going to another book. I have chemical free hair and I am always on the look out for books discussing nappy/kinky hair and so I thought I had found one here. The book does have some basic info on hair care but if you want the Bible of chemical free hair care you should purchase "Let's Talk Hair" by Pamela Ferrell and get enough info to really properly maintain your hair.

While it was short of real technique info on basic hair care it did have some beautiful photos of natural hair styles. As another reviewer stated, they used extensions but I have managed to achieve some of the styles without the use of extensions. It was good to get some different ideas on how to style my hair and you can't beat that. Don't get too excited because there aren't that many pics but what they do have is of good quality.

Three is a lot of info in the back of the book on state licensing organizations and a check list of what you want to do if you are starting your own hair care business. So while that wasn't my interest I still kept the book....

14 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and clear instructions!, May 2, 2000

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Tracey Elcock New York City (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kink Kollection (Paperback)

The kink Kollection is written by an individual who takes pride in the maintenance of natural hair! If you are one of those people who would rather do without processed hair, but still want lovely hair, this is the book for you! The author gives detailed illustrations on how to obtain and maintain your natural hairdo! Anyone can do these hairstyles on themselves or a friend!This approach saves money as well! .....................