Having curly hair is a unique blessing that requires special attention and care. However, it’s easy to become intimidated by all the tips and techniques to treat your hair well, or you may not even know where to start if you’re just starting to get into curly hair care after years of straightening or treatments. Books can boost your knowledge and encourage you to appreciate your curls, providing expert guidance or down-to-earth relatability.
Our previous “Hair Books For Parents” post emphasized the importance of books for caring for and styling curly hair for kids, but no matter what age you are, you deserve resources to help you manage your beautiful mane. If you’re reluctant about navigating a bookstore for your next read, ebooks are an excellent resource you can take anywhere and open up easily for help and encouragement.
Why ebooks?
Videos and articles on curly hair care may be abundant online, but ebooks can have an edge over them in some aspects. A digital ebook library offers access to a diverse range of ebooks, audiobooks, and more on all kinds of genres and topics. Everand’s selection of lifestyle ebooks covers curly hair care and beyond, from makeup titles like How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do by Melissa Van Dijk to skincare reads like Skincare: The Ultimate No-nonsense Guide by Carline Hirons. You can stick to curly hair guidance or explore other options. You can even download them on the app to read offline, where no Wi-Fi or data is required. Other platforms like Libby can even provide you access to free ebooks with a library card. It’s a great way to enjoy these digital resources while supporting your local library!
Here are some ebooks to get you started on curly hair love and care:
Curly Like Me: How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long, and Strong by Teri LaFlesh
You’ve likely had frustrating experiences with salon visits and products to help you maintain and manage your tresses, but these may not have been right for your curly hair. Your curls require specific and unique care to keep them healthy, and that’s where Teri LaFlesh’s Curly Like Me guide comes in. This ebook provides the information and techniques you need to celebrate—not fight against—your curly hair to help it grow healthy and long. This guide offers tips on pain-free combing, hairstyle ideas, and growing out your hair; no need for frequent salon trips, chemicals, or weaves and extensions. Teri LaFlesh also offers a personal and relatable approach that many with curly hair have likely experienced. She discusses her own story of damaging her hair with improper care and products to get it to conform and is now helping others embrace their natural hair and help it thrive.
The Curl Revolution: Inspiring Stories and Practical Advice from the NaturallyCurly Community by Michelle Breyer
If you grew up or are surrounded by people who don’t have curly hair, managing and caring for it can be an isolating experience. A write-up from Psychology Today also points out that in some cases, you might have a harder time accepting and flaunting your curls, and you may end up hiding and taming them to the point of damage to your hair and your self-esteem. However, The Curl Revolution by Michelle Breyer shows you you’re not alone in your struggles, but you can easily overcome them with the right help. This ebook offers all kinds of advice and information from fellow curly-haired folk and experts on how to care for and love your hair. You can learn about the important role of ingredients in your products, ways to style your hair, and listen to voices from the curl community. Be encouraged by real stories from real people and find confidence in your beautiful locks.
Curls, Curls, Curls!: Your Go-To Guide for Rocking Curly Hair – Plus Tutorials for 60 Fabulous Looks by Samantha Harris
Now that you’re equipped with curly hair care know-how, you can have fun with your healthy, natural curls and style them to your heart’s content. Samantha Harris’s Curls, Curls, Curls! offers a wide range of step-by-step hairstyle tutorials so you can try your hand at professional-level looks at home. Whether you have waves, spirals, or coils, there’s a style for every curl pattern and texture. Aside from the styling tips, the ebook also offers curl care guidance and advice on the best products and tools to help you spice up your strands. Learning how to style your curly hair can give you a confidence boost and help you better understand and appreciate your curls.
