Hairlocking: Everything You Need to Know: African Dread & Nubian Lucks

I recommend this book for any one who wants solid information on locks. Locking as it should be.

This was an extremely informative book! I loved it.

In this book, the author discusses the origins of locks, "dreadlocks vs locks", and the myths associated with locked hair. Excellent encouragement for people who have locks or anyone who is just thinking about it. This book encourages acceptance of African "coiled" hair, and shows that beauty does not only have to be Eurocentric. I agree with the author's statements that once African-Americans lock their hair, they "fall in love with it." To me, this means that a person with locked hair has accepted their natural hair and all of it's quirks and knows that beauty comes in all hair textures. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a "how-to" book.

I find it very funny that most of the people who wrote such negative comments about this book are probably not even of African descent. This book is written from a spiritual perspective and it was very informative. Why is it that when people don't understand something they always try to make fun of it. I suppose if you are growing your locs because its in now & it's hip then no this book is not for you. This sister is coming from a totally different standpoint "meaning spiritually". And for the person who is still trying to figure out what the laws of MAAT are just go to your public library it's all there.

Nekhena Evans is paramount in her ability to communicate her message about not just hair locking, but also the historical, spiritual, and personal meanings as well. This book is a must if you are of African descent. This encourages me to drive on with my aid to increase black awareness in hair by developing AfricanHairCare.com