Natural Hair Book Review: Kids Talk Hair

This is yet another kids haircare book review, so sit back and enjoy.

Borrowed from the Toronto Public Library :)

Title of Book: Kids Talk Hair
Author: Pamela Ferrell
Year Published: 1999
Age Group: all ages, in that it's written to teach adults on how to take care of their kids hair, but the colorful texts and pages as well as the pictures provided in the book makes it fun for kids to read it. In fact, most of the pages on the left are for kids.

keep it simple for babies

starting and maintaining locs for kids

for boys 

instructional page on how to achieve this style 

casual and formal hairstyles

for teens

Review

Kids really do talk hair because this book was written in the first person, which makes it seem as if kids wrote the book themselves. There are even quotes in this book by the kids pictured in the book.
The presentation of the book makes it very attractive for anyone to WANT to read to read this book.

Kids tell us 10 reasons why they don't cry when adults handle their hair

The pages in this book is filled with cute, simple and age appropriate hairstyles which both parents and the kids will enjoy doing and showing off. This book is inclusive in that it showcases kids with different hair textures, length and hair color. It also has hair care tips for babies and boys.

signed by the kids themselves

Some of the contexts to expect from the book includes
1. Newborn Hair: Newborn hair care, hair growth, hair colors
2. All About Kids Hair: Tangled hair, split ends, 6 step shampoo, conditioner, braids, cornrows, twists, do kids need extensions?
3. Teen-A-Rama Styles: Natural hairstyles and advice for teens. (get your teen to read this section themselves)
4. Boys, Boys, Boys: barner Shop, Afro Bush, Twists, Handrolls, Waves
5. Hair Locks: Starting Locks
6. Swimmers Hair care: Water Tips
7. Beads, Bows, Barrettes & Bangs
8. No Chemicals in Kids Hair: Kiddie Perm Dangers
9. Kids Hair & Scalp Problems: Gum in hair, Surprise haircut, dry scalp & dandruff, Alopecia, Head Lice, Ringworm

sometimes it hurts :(

From the table of contents, you can see that this book is VERY inclusive. I call this book this "Ultimate Black Children's Hair Guide".

Although this book was written 15 years ago, the advice and tips given in the book are timeless because many hair experts and bloggers are still offering the same tips today. This is a great book for all mothers to OWN in their bookshelf, it's also a great book for hairstylists who caters to children's hair care, particularly natural hair care to have in their shop because it might be a life saver for some struggling mothers and fathers who visit the shop.

So, will you be purchasing "Kids talk hair" for yourself or a mommy friend or relative?

tools needed on wash days