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- Book title: A Quick Ting On Black Girl Afro
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- Publisher: Jacaranda
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 14th April 2022
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A powerful celebration of the versatility and diversity of Black women's natural hair, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro explores the rich cultural history of Black Women's Afros, their influence on popular culture, and the many ways in which Black women's natural hair is often politicised and judged.
This informative book explores the rich cultural history of Black Womens' Afros, weaving in anecdotal tales from Black women along the way and 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.
Testimonials
"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
"A Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro is the book we’ve been waiting for on Black hair experiences" — gal-dem