What Is Good Hair? is a science-based manual for the maintenance and upkeep of hair of those of African descent. As a biologist, Thembekile's understanding of the scientific properties of human hair is combined with her fifteen plus years of personal experience with hair care in order to deliver an intriguing and informative approach to taking care of hair. Using an "of the earth" method, she teaches readers how hair can be maintained using items found in the kitchen of many homes. These methods provide very little addition of toxins and harmful chemicals into the hair and body. The best part is that they are sooo much more affordable than store-bought products! This book provides a general level of understanding into how most natural hair should be handled and cared for in order to maintain basic health and encourage growth.

By learning about my hair and building a loving relationship with it, I discovered the God within me. The God who created every part of me with the precision and care of a master artist. My hair, with its unique texture and defiance of scientific explanation, is a testament to this divine craftsmanship.

In my book, I share practical advice on caring for the beautiful, natural hair we possess, redefining the concept of "good hair," and offering affirmations for those moments of self-doubt. This book is a love letter to our community, a reminder that we are divine creations with perfect hair, perfect skin, and perfect bodies.

I started this journey by dedicating it to myself, praying to find the beauty within me, and by the grace of God, I did. Now, I dedicate this work to you, my dear community. Anyone who sees themselves reflected in me, who shares my experiences, this book is for you. I hope that through these pages, you will not only read about or see your beauty but feel it deep within your soul. The kind of beauty you possess transcends the need for sight.

--Thembekile Dube

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