The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care: Audrey Davis-Sivasothy: 8581010500008: Amazon.com: Books

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Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY.

The Science of Black Hair

Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics
Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles
Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care
Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen?
Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics
Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense
Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen
Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies
Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair
Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair
Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair
Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids
Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair
Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen
Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

About the Author

Audrey Davis-Sivasothy is a freelance writer and long-time, healthy hair care advocate and enthusiast. A trained Health Scientist, Sivasothy has written extensively on the intricacies of caring for black hair at home. Discover why they say she truly has black hair, down to a science.

Product Details

Paperback: 258 pages
Publisher: Saja Publishing Company, LLC (April 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0984518428
ISBN-13: 978-0984518425
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (223 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Reference
- #71 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Beauty, Grooming, & Style

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Audrey Davis-Sivasothy is a Houston-based freelance writer, speaker and consultant to the cosmetology industry. A trained Health Scientist, Sivasothy has written extensively on the intricacies of caring for hair at home.

Sivasothy is author of two books: Hair Care Rehab: The Ultimate Hair Repair and Reconditioning Manual and The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care. Her work has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Woman's World, The Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, Sophisticate's Black Hair, and Hype Hair Magazines. The Science of Black Hair has also been adopted for training courses in cosmetology and continues to maintain international best seller status in the US, Canadian, UK, and French fashion/beauty book markets.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference Book June 9, 2011

By Mane and Chic

Format:Paperback

Can I be frank with you? I don't take hair advice from very many people. I really have to trust the person I'm taking advice from and the person really has to know what they are talking about. One of the people that I trust implicitly when it comes to high texture hair know-how is Audrey Davis-Sivasothy. I have learned so much from her articles, so I was so excited to get her new book entitled The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care.

Just browsing through and reading some of the chapters, I can already tell you that this is a must have reference book for women with high texture hair. In the book, Audrey actually lists recommended products based on what they can do for your hair's protein/moisture balance. The book is very technical, but also insanely practical and straight-forward. If you want to know the science of how our hair thrives and flourishes, get this book. It literally is a text book for managing high texture hair. You'll read about the hair structure, scalp structure, porosity, building healthy hair regimens, product selection, coloring, transitioning, hair care for children and so much more.

Good books are an investment and worth every penny you spend on them. When you splurge on a $25 hair product, you and I both know that sometimes it's a hit, but a lot of times... it's a miss. With books like this, you actually get the knowledge you need to make more informed decisions as a consumer and save yourself time and money on your hair. So, before you take another trip to Ricky's, Whole Foods, Sephora or Target to hoard hair products that may or may not work, I highly recommend that you invest in The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care. I certainly will be keeping my copy of the book bedside while on my journey to waist length.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful Book for Black Hair Care May 23, 2011

By Lauren

Format:Paperback

Finally there is an answer to the mystery of growing and maintaining healthy hair for those of African descent. All of the serious research and data concerning Black hair has been compiled into one easy to navigate text. Never have I seen a more in depth look at hair. After spending loads of money on styling product after styling product, then finally hiding my own hair with braid extensions, I feel more confident with styling my naturally worn hair. The book offers tons of pictures to guide you along the more technical points. You learn any and everything there is to know about the most unique hair type on the planet- from the varying curl patterns to the structure of the individual hair strand. You'll even become a wiser consumer after learning what all of those scientific ingredients listed on the backs of styling products mean for your hair. Anyone who has struggled to grow soft, healthy, vibrant hair, whether natural or relaxed, should read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Science of Black Hair is AWESOME! September 16, 2011

By Lauren

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I did a video review on this book but also watch my other hair videos on youtube!!! And subscribe!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing

Informative. A holistic approach for all hair types (relaxed and natural) with the science to back it up. Great read! Highly recommended.

Published 2 days ago by S. Gass

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written!!!

I am really learning a lot from this book. I so glad that I purchased it. A must have for the african american community, every black household, salon, and student should own this... Read more

Published 6 days ago by Laydi

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!!!!.....

I've learned soooooo much from this book since I've been on my hair journey! I'm now at mid back length, closing in on my goal of waist length with my relaxed hair.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book....

This book is very informative. It details a lot of points for your hair. I've tried some and they really do work.

Published 13 days ago by liddy

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I'm only halfway through the book and I already have a wealth of information. I feel like I can safely take care of my natural hair and my daughters relaxed hair all from one... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars The science of black hair

This is a great book. Thank you Audrey. I have learned a great deal about my hair by adapting the methods stated in the book.

Published 1 month ago by Ms. V

1.0 out of 5 stars unhappy with book itself

This book had a wealth of infomation concerning black hair that I could actually utilize. However in the previous reviews I read I was very excited to hear about the beautiful... Read more

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This book really changed my hair care journey. After reading it i realized how misinformed I was. It has something in it for everyone. Read more

Published 1 month ago by ADiamondToo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information!

This book is very informative and I love it! Now, I'm super excited to see her on YouTube! I love learning how to maintain healthy hair.

Published 1 month ago by A. Bethea

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book

I would recommend this book to anyone seeking advice on hair care. This book has a lot of great information and I learned a lot.

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