Let's Talk Hair, Volume 1

I was one of the many african american woman who had permed and relaxed their hair since I was able to crawl. After struggling with the question of "why" everytime I sat in the infamous 'chair' to be lathered with the cool and 'skunk' smelling aroma of the chemicals that would straighten my otherwise - thick and curly hair I decided enough was enough. I dropped all pretension and historical inculturation and cut my hair off. After 9 months of discovering what my hair truly is and is NOT (and loving and every minute of it!)I began researching black hair care and discovered this book. This revolutionized the way I manage my hair now - 8 years later. If you're looking for a way out of the 'hot seat' or tired of seeing the last of your strands fall to the barber shop floor I strongly urge you to check this book out. Even if you continue to straighten your hair (which is not always a bad thing), you'll learn the good, the bad and the ugly for caring for our various hair types and will no longer be at the whim of a hairstylist who thinks they know or should know or plain don't know what to do with our beautiful mane.

I decided to grow out of my relaxer and wear my hair natural before I learned about "Let's Talk Hair." But, the reviews I read on this book convinced me to buy it anyway.After reading Pamela Ferrell's comments on natural hair, her thought-provoking commentary on the psychological struggle that some of us have in accepting our naturally curly hair, and the professional references she gives on how hair chemicals can affect our bodies internally, I was fully convinced that I made the right choice to transition to my natural hair and leave it that way. The book has great tips on options for growing out of a relaxer, how to shampoo, comb, blow dry, and style naturally curly hair (many pictures included). It lists common chemicals in shampoo, hair color, conditioner, etc. that just aren't right for black hair. And, it tells us which natural ingredients are good for our hair."Let's Talk Hair" is a must-read for the black woman who has even slightly considered wearing her natural hair. And, it's a must-read for every black woman who is health-conscious, and cares about the effects that many chemical hair products have on her well being.Bravo to Pamela Ferrell for giving us some desperately needed education and confidence in our natural beauty!

This book is paradise for anyone wanting to know how to care for natural African hair, especially for those living in areas where natural hair care is not readily available. In this book you'll find not only the "how-to" but also the "why" behind going natural. Beautiful photographs and clear, easy-to-follow instructions are included. I've used this book for 2 years now and I am constantly having people stop me on the street to ask me who did my hair or if I do this professionally. This book is both practical and intelligent and is the answer to anyone wanting to present the "crowning glory" that God gave us to its best advantage.

I found this book to be the most comprehensive guide to natural hair that I have ever read. It blows books like, Good Hair and No Lye right of the water. The major thing that I ejoyed about this guide were the photograhed directions on how to do your hair. It even shows you how to cornroll your own hair! Thanks to this book I am no longer soley dependent on a hair stylist to do my hair. I finally know how to do my own hair without the help of others. Thank You Pamela Ferrell for writing such a hair affirming book!

Having read Ms. Ferrell's other books, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. I was preparing for a trip to Italy when I realized this book was published. I called her shop in D.C. and had the book shipped overnight. I read the entire book on my 10-hour flight to Italy, and it was great. Pam gives details that you can only get from trial and error. This book takes natural hair care to a new level -- educationally and spiritually. The instructions are great and the pictures are beautiful. I couldn't wait to get back to the States to do my hair. Since I've been back, I've tried a few of the styles, and I am grateful for the thorough instructions. This book is a MUST HAVE if you are a natural hair lover. I'm a truly "twisted sistah" with the help of this book!!!