How to Love Your Afro : The Ultimate Natural Hair and Self-Love Guide from the Host of the Texture Talks Podcast - Paige Lewin
Paige Lewin
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- Pages · 224 pages
- Publication Date · 09/10/2025
- Genre · Coping with personal problems
Learn to love your natural hair - and yourself. "Empowering and inspirational, everyone should read this book" Alison Hammond
"The embodied and tender guide that every Black woman needs" Kelechi Okafor
"More than a hair manual - it's a mindset shift" Zeze MillzAt fourteen, Paige Lewin begged for her first relaxer, believing straight hair meant beauty and acceptance. Years of damage and disconnection followed, until she chose to embrace her natural Afro hair and redefine her self-worth. In How to Love Your Afro, Paige shares a powerful blend of natural hair care, self-acceptance and identity, helping you transform both your mindset and your routine. Learn how to:- Build confidence and embrace your natural hair and texture- Break free from beauty standards and hair shame- Care for your Afro hair with the right products, tools, and techniques- Support hair growth and scalp health through lifestyle and nutrition- Navigate salons and work confidently with hair professionalsWith expert insights from psychotherapist Tasha Bailey, dermatologist Dr. Yvonne Abimbola, and Revlon curl specialist Rio Agor Watts, this is a holistic guide to Afro hair care and self-love, combining emotional healing with practical advice. Perfect for anyone starting their natural hair journey, transitioning from relaxers, or learning to fully embrace their curls, coils and identity.
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