A Quick Ting On: The Black Girl Afro

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781913090593

Price: £9.99

ON SALE: 14th April 2022

Genre: Cosmetics, Hair & Beauty / Hairdressing & Salon Skills

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Black Women’s hair is a topic that has been at the centre of contemporary conversation for some time. This informative book explores the rich cultural history of Black Womens’ Afros, weaving in anecdotal tales from Black women along the way.

Exploring the ways in which Black women’s natural hair is often politicised and judged, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro chronicles the ways in which the styling of Black Women’s hair has influenced popular culture and intersected with Black expression.

Complete with intimate interviews and real-life stories about natural hair journeys and the hunt for hair products, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro is a powerful exploration into the Black Woman’s Afro – celebrating the versatility and diversity of Black women’s natural hair.

Reviews

A Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro is the book we've been waiting for on Black hair experiences
gal-dem
A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro covers a gamut of topics related to Black hair, including the history and politics of the afro, microaggressions and cultural appropriation, as well as the science of Black hair and the industry that surrounds it.
Stylist Magazine
I'm really obsessed with A Quick Ting On - the afro hair and plantain one in particular.
Candice Carty-Williams