Thinning Edges A Chemical Reaction
by Cathy Howse
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Book Summary Information
Author: Cathy HowseEditor: Pat Landaker Agency
Illustrator: n/a
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-01
ISBN: 0978565908
Number of pages: 88
Publisher: UBH Publications Inc
Book Reviews of Thinning Edges A Chemical Reaction
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm afraid this may not be the most useful review. Then again, this was not the most useful book.
Firstly, it is not worth shelling out almost $20 for. I read the book in about 30 minutes when I received it this evening, and promptly turned it over to my sister hoping she can find it more useful than I did.
There is precious little new information to be had, and this is not a "practical guide" as Ms. Howse's "Ultra Black Hair Growth" books (which I have a positive review of, and have purchased copies for friends and family.)Essentially, the book is a precaution against improper use of hair relaxers and the permanent scalp damage they can cause. I'm not writing any spoilers but, to me, many of the warnings she included I've read on relaxer application instructions. She also includes a Q&A section that is surprisingly repetitive and not particularly insightful.
The one redeeming quality is that this may be a useful manual (and it really is more "manual" than "book") for women who may be interested in transitioning from a relaxed style to natural hair, or for women looking for a cause of their hair thinning / loss, and a *possible* direction to follow for a solution. Also, it is refreshing to have yet another voice advocate for healthier styling choices.
Then again, this manual is really is only a stepping-stone to identifying the problem and taking some action, and there are many hair care forums that are more useful and supportive for women journeying to healthy, growing hair.
Summary of Thinning Edges A Chemical Reaction
This book defines a unique problem to black women who use chemical relaxers and are losing their hair as a result of them. It identifies why this problem is happening and provides guidelines to help prevent it from occuring. It offers instruction on how to transition from chemical relaxers without cutting off the hair but by growing it out with minimal hair breakage. It discusses care and straightening of natural hair without using pressing combs. It is a must have instruction for every Black woman who wants to take control of her hair.Beauty & Fashion Books
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