Resources

Natural Hair Books: A Bibliography

December 18, 2011

1. Afro-Bets ABC Book (children’s book) 2. Basic Care for Naturally Textured Hair: Cultivating Curly, Coily, and Kinky Hair 3. Bintou’s Braids (children’s book) 4. Black Folk’s Hair: Secrets, Shame, & Liberation 5. Black Hair: Art, Style and Culture 6. The Black Woman’s Guide to Beautiful Hair: A Positive Approach to Managing Any Hair Type [...]

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The Kitchen Salon Introduces A Book Club for Natural Hair Enthusiasts!

December 5, 2011

It’s getting cold outdoors and meetups are winding down, but we want to keep you informed about Natural Hair Care! So what better way is there to connect one with another when the sky is grey, the wind is whipping and night fall takes place almost before the end of a 9-5 shift than by [...]

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Two Strand Twists Revisited

November 30, 2011

Many may say at this point in their natural journey, I am so tired of two strand twists! While it may be a common sentiment, the two strand twists are yet a very versatile and a highly protective style. Here are some frequent questions about two strand twists: How long can I keep them in? [...]

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Natural Hair : A Documentary

November 18, 2011

Since the beginning of the new Millenium, Men, Women and Children have been gathering together in Toledo, Ohio to meet other people with natural hair, learn more about the care, styling and maintenance of natural hair, and work together on individual projects as a result of networking. From small groups of children, to one or [...]

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The “Good Hair” Debate on Dr. Drew

November 16, 2011

“Good Hair” is yet a term used by African American Men and Women when referring to the texture of one’s hair. The better hair is almost always linked to one who is biracial or very fair skinned, with loose, fluffy curls, that easily straighten and stretch beyond the shoulders. That is the envy of many [...]

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