Locs for Life: The Root to Well Being for African-American Women

Name: Locs for Life: The Root to Well Being for African-American Women
Rating: 4.699999809265137 (30 reviews)

Kalimah Johnson, LMSW, ACSW

Jun 2008 · AuthorHouse

4.7

30 reviews

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132

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Have you ever thought about locking your African textured/type hair? Are you afraid what others will say or think about you? Do you need a guide to help you through the process? Do you already have Locs/Locks/Dreads and need style/care ideas or encouragement from other sisters who have?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then "Locs For Life: The Root to Well Being for African American Women" is the book for you!

It is an easy read with a plethora of stories outlining the journey of hair locking. Topics such as colorism, racism, beauty standards and other social issues are candidily discussed by the writer. What is most unique about this book is that the writer prepares you for the emotional/spiritual aspects of hair locking.

Kalimah Johnson is Masters Level Social Worker and uses those tools to discuss this topic from a sensitive and comprehensive standpoint. Her expertise and courageous efforts will provide you with all the tools, power and knowledge you will need to inspire you to wear your hair out in the world "as is".

Ratings and reviews

4.7

30 reviews

Rhesia Lewis

December 21, 2016

this book is a good foundation for learning about locs and the emotional process as well as basic loc care. I have had locs for 7 years and found it useful. I do plan to look into some of the the books referenced in the bibliography for more information but this was a good start.

45 people found this review helpful

Courtney Rainford

May 25, 2013

Good book but its all about females men do have locks too would have liked to get more knowledge on how to get rid of my frizzy or fly hair on my locks

5 people found this review helpful

Jay Williams

August 20, 2015

It was a couple of misspellings, which was irritating. I'm starting my locs but I love the book, it's very helpful.

17 people found this review helpful

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