If You Love It, It Will Grow: A Guide To Healthy, Beautiful Natural Hair [Paperback]

Phoenyx Austin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 7, 2012

HOLISTIC CARE FOR NATURAL HAIR!! 
 
Thanks to Dr. Phoenyx Austin, a physician and natural hair guru, we now have a fabulous book that explains how to grow and maintain healthy and longer afro-textured hair. And with a head of gorgeous natural hair herself, Dr. Phoenyx proves that she's not only talking the talk, she's walking the walk!

In this book, you will learn:
• How afro-textured hair grows and why it's unique from other hair types  
• How to stop hair breakage and hair loss that plagues many women with afro-textured hair 
• How to best use nutrition and other health-based principles to maximize hair growth potential 
• How to develop a life-long and flexible hair regimen based in holistic hair care  
• How to leverage the power of Ayurveda, an ancient form of alternative medicine that has helped women grow beautiful hair for thousands of years 
 
In truth, If You Love It, It Will Grow is more than a book, it's a philosophy! There is a great interconnectedness between how women feel about their hair and how they feel about themselves. Growing healthy, longer and beautiful natural hair is absolutely within your reach. It's all about giving your hair what it needs- that extra bit of TLC. If You Love It, It Will Grow! 
 
Praise for Dr. Phoenyx Austin  
 
"If You Love It, It Will Grow isn't simply a clever title...it's the truth! I hope that you enjoy If You Love It, It Will Grow as much as I have and that Dr. Phoenyx's expert advice is as good to your afro-textured hair as it has been to mine!" - Jamilah Lemieux. Editor, EBONY.com 
 
“A wonderful addition to natural hair and I highly recommend that you check it out!” Natural Chica (aka Mae)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Dr. Phoenyx Austin’s book:

If You Love It, It Will Grow isn't simply a clever title...it's the truth! Here, you will find a holistic approach to hair care- and with a head of glorious, healthy natural, Dr. Phoenyx proves that she isn’t simply talking the talk…she’s walking the walk! I hope that you enjoy If You Love It, It Will Grow as much as I have and that Dr. Phoenyx's expert advice is as good to your afro-textured hair as it has been to mine! --Jamilah Lemieux. Editor, EBONY.com

About the Author

Dr. Phoenyx Austin is a physician, author and entrepreneur who regularly blogs on fitness and women's lifestyle topics. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in countless publications, lifestyle e-zines, beauty blogs and online magazines such as EBONY and Essence. She has also been featured on popular syndicated television and radio shows on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and Radio One.

For more information about Dr. Phoenyx Austin, visit her site: www.DrPhoenyx.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Phoenyx Austin (February 7, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0984863001
• ISBN-13: 978-0984863006
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Phoenyx Austin is a physician, author and entrepreneur who regularly blogs on fitness and women's lifestyle topics. Dr. Phoenyx has been featured in countless publications, lifestyle e-zines, beauty blogs and online magazines such as EBONY and Essence. She has also been featured on popular syndicated television and radio shows on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and Radio One.


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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read February 16, 2012

By shae

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was well written and an excellent read for Black natural hair care. indeed if we love our hair it will grow. Dr, Austin made an excellent point on focusing on the products and tools we use on our hair. We should rightfully know what works for our own hair, and why it is that it works. This book is a good approach for someone seeking to get healthier longer hair, but isn't sure how to achieve it. I also enjoy that this book was in a kindle format so it can be read on the go!

If you're debating whether or not to get this book, GET IT! You won't regret it, it's chock full of useful information on maintaining, growing and excelling in your hair care journey!

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Love It, It Will Grow May 2, 2012

By clarissa

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was skeptical about purchasing "If You Love It, It Will Grow" because I have purchased many hair books and had decided not to purchase another one. However, I am glad that I purchased this book. Phoenyx Austin has really given clear information about how to care for natural hair. She incorporates both the health aspect for natural hair care by including a chapter on nutrition and hair growth, as well as coverage on categorizing hair products, ayurveda, seasonal hair tips, hair breakage & hair loss, etc. There are 20 chapters in the book and each builds on the other to give a total overview about natural hair care. The summaries at the end of each chapter ( Austin calls these the Take Home Point) are very helpful in highlighting key points. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in understanding how to take care of their natural hair from a position of love, nutrition and product use.

27 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love it February 7, 2012

By Curlygirliediy TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am so glad I bought this book. The first few chapters were very entertaining! I liked that it was not preachy at all. Its like a conversation with the bestie. The author mentions what she does and kind of guides you to different ways you could do the same. The information on the different oils and butters was exactly what I needed. I liked having the references to what the oils are helpful for. I could read it on my kindle then go to my laptop to see what was available to buy from amazon. I am particularly interested in trying the neem since lupus has done a number on my scalp. It will have you wondering why you do certain things to your hair and have you consider making some changes. I almost convinced myself to let go of the dye but right now I love my blonde so much but I will give it up and not look back one of these days! Of course if you have been taking care of your hair for a while on your own you may recognize/know some of the things about handling the hair. For instance, I knew that, since going natural, leaving your hair alone and reducing manipulation would help you to stronger healthier hair. There was, however, a lot of things I did not know and some things I knew but I did not know the hows/whys. Reading this has helped me to see that while I do love my hair I have not been showing true commitment to it. Now the real journey will begin and I will have this to guide me. Im also going to try some of these techniques on my daughter and maybe once she is older she can learn to love her hair as well. I thought the end of chapter summaries were an interesting thing for her to incorporate. If there is a chapter you feel is not too much for you, skip to the end read the summary and maybe you will discover there is something for you in the chapter after all. I liked that she does not pretend to know everything and is quick to refer you to another source for the info that she cannot comfortably give to you herself. This book is a guide to taking care of yourself and your hair NOT a how to style your hair book. Although I would buy that book from her too should she ever put one together lol. There were no pictures at all in the kindle version so if that is what you want this is not it, though if you can live it a read since you are obviously looking to improve your hair if you have read this long ramble of a review :)There is some good info here for color treated/permed/transitioning hair.
***Updated 2/20/2012***
The neem oil is really helping alot but I seriously have to find something with a strong sweet smell to counter the smell of it! I mixed some of it but if its not mixed well it seems like you can taste it which not only is gross but also concerns me. Glad I didnt try it pure, dont remember if that was mentioned in the book or I read it online but it can be dangerous if not properly mixed. Im going back to the book now while I am thinking about it to see what was recommended to go along with it cause I otherwise love what its doing.