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Author: Jena Renee Williams
Publisher: Harlem Moon
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.4

ISBN: 0767913698
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.72408996073
EAN: 9780767913690
ASIN: 0767913698

Publication Date: September 28, 2004
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
pbFor parents, the ultimate styling manual for African American children with wavy, curly, and kinky hair, from an award-winning stylist to the stars who lives by the motto #8220;Healthy care for natural hair!#8221;brbr/bEven with her renowned styling talents, Jena Renee Williams found herself put to the test when a sad little girl and her mother came into her salon one day. The girl#8217;s hair was limp, nearly lifeless, and she had nasty burns on her scalp. After calling on her mental and spiritual reserves, Williams patiently worked on the girl#8217;s hair, ultimately giving her Senegalese twists. Both mother and daughter were delighted, and their happiness over the new style inspired Williams to write a guide that would show parents how black children can celebrate their natural hair, helping them to avoid the potential damage caused by relaxers and develop self-love at an early age. brbriKinki Kreations/i offers step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions for styles that can be created in less than fifteen minutes. This innovative handbook reveals expert techniques for crowning little heads with afros, braids, cornrows, twists, and a variety of other all-natural styles. Tips for proper shampooing, caring for newborns#8217; hair, and finding the right salon are included too. Best of all, iKinki Kreations/i showcases Williams#8217;s work in dozens of adorable, helpful photographs. brbrA styling book with both sheen and substance, iKinki Kreations/i gives the world a sparkling new key to self-esteem and authentic beauty./p

Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Time to buck the common beauty myths for our children's sakes.... June 19, 2008
When I first ordered this book, I had no idea of the treat I was in for. Reading the author's own experiences (not unlike those of many of us; I was one of the ones whose own hair was loosely curled or "good"), we get a glimpse into just how much we've been taught to despise our own standards of beauty and accept another standard of beauty. As another one of my favorite authors (and hair naturalists) Lonnice Brittenum Bonner brought out in her book "Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff", children are not born hair outlaws; they were created. Fortunately for us, it is not too late to educate ourselves and our children on the beauty of our own natural hair. For any parent or guardian (I have my niece with me) with children with a head full of beautiful, springy curls, this is a must-read.

1 out of 5 stars

NOT FOR BIRACIAL CHILDREN! October 28, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've read the good reviews so I was excited to get the book. I was dissapointed because I feel that it's more for black children or I guess children with "kinki" hair hence the title of the book.br /It's basic hair care that alot of us who are familiar with black hair already know. If you aren't familiar with black hair then this is the book for you. If you have a biracial child and their texture is on the curly side then this is not the book for you! People who are not familiar with the different textures of black hair assume that curly and kinki are the same, it's not!br /Now the search goes on for another book...

3 out of 5 stars

Doesn't cover all hair textures, basic info is there August 17, 2007
I am a caucasian parent of twin girls of African American heritage. I was hoping for some solid information about hair care do's and don'ts. The girls' hair is not of the same texture that is discussed throughout the book and treatment of different textures is not addressed. The sections on infant care and shampooing were good, although I'm not sure they're applicable to us. I was able to take away some useful tidbits of information but I would feel more confident if my girls' hair matched that of the models in the book.br /br /As for the styles, I think if I tried to do any of them that I would have a problem. The photos get you started but some additional photos could fill in the details.

5 out of 5 stars

this is the book to get if you want healthy hair for your kids June 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is awesome. I have had many chemicals placed in my hair. Now that I am trying to go natural, and making sure my daughter does not make the same mistake, I find the book provides good information even for myself. The author knows her stuff.

4 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Book for Natural Hair Care April 14, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I was searching for a book on hair care for black children. I used the prior reviews to make my decision to buy this book and hoped that it was as good as stated. I love the book! It provides an education on how to care for black children's hair. These same techniques can also be applied on adult hair. I wear long locks, my oldest daughter wears small locks and youngest daughter wears her hair in various natural styles. I especially appreciated the references to natural hair products such as jojoba and essential oils to style and condition hair. The book provided techniques on how to relax children prior to hair care and emphasized making sure chilren are occupied while actually doing the hair (braiding, locking etc). The book touches on our various hair textures and educates on the types of tools (combs, brushes, hair pins etc) one should use on these various hair types. It also provides a small section on hair accessories such as beading. The book is written in simple language and also provides pictures of various hair styles for children. I highly recommend this book for all and especially new parent of African American children or rather all children of African descent. In countries where European type straight hair is the majority (tv,movies, magazines), it is especially important to keep magazines, and books that show natural hair styles. Show these to the children often so that they understand how to take care of, style, appreciated natural hair and see beautifully styled natural hair.br /I also recommend the following:br /-Dreadsbr /-Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honeybr /-Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butterbr /-Carol's Daughter Tui Leave-In Conditioner

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