Kinki Kreations: A Parent's Guide to Natural Black Hair Care for Kids

"When I first ordered this book, I had no idea of the treat I was in for. Reading the author's own experiences (not unlike those of many of us; I was one of the ones whose own hair was loosely curled or "good"), we get a glimpse into just how much we've been taught to despise our own standards of beauty and accept another standard of beauty. As another one of my favorite authors (and hair naturalists) Lonnice Brittenum Bonner brought out in her book "Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff", children are not born hair outlaws; they were created. Fortunately for us, it is not too late to educate ourselves and our children on the beauty of our own natural hair. For any parent or guardian (I have my niece with me) with children with a head full of beautiful, springy curls, this is a must-read."
~ Written on 2008-06-19

"I've read the good reviews so I was excited to get the book. I was dissapointed because I feel that it's more for black children or I guess children with "kinki" hair hence the title of the book.
It's basic hair care that alot of us who are familiar with black hair already know. If you aren't familiar with black hair then this is the book for you. If you have a biracial child and their texture is on the curly side then this is not the book for you! People who are not familiar with the different textures of black hair assume that curly and kinki are the same, it's not!
Now the search goes on for another book..."
~ Written on 2007-10-28

"I am a caucasian parent of twin girls of African American heritage. I was hoping for some solid information about hair care do's and don'ts. The girls' hair is not of the same texture that is discussed throughout the book and treatment of different textures is not addressed. The sections on infant care and shampooing were good, although I'm not sure they're applicable to us. I was able to take away some useful tidbits of information but I would feel more confident if my girls' hair matched that of the models in the book.

As for the styles, I think if I tried to do any of them that I would have a problem. The photos get you started but some additional photos could fill in the details. "
~ Written on 2007-08-17

"This book is awesome. I have had many chemicals placed in my hair. Now that I am trying to go natural, and making sure my daughter does not make the same mistake, I find the book provides good information even for myself. The author knows her stuff. "
~ Written on 2007-06-12

"I was searching for a book on hair care for black children. I used the prior reviews to make my decision to buy this book and hoped that it was as good as stated. I love the book! It provides an education on how to care for black children's hair. These same techniques can also be applied on adult hair. I wear long locks, my oldest daughter wears small locks and youngest daughter wears her hair in various natural styles. I especially appreciated the references to natural hair products such as jojoba and essential oils to style and condition hair. The book provided techniques on how to relax children prior to hair care and emphasized making sure chilren are occupied while actually doing the hair (braiding, locking etc). The book touches on our various hair textures and educates on the types of tools (combs, brushes, hair pins etc) one should use on these various hair types. It also provides a small section on hair accessories such as beading. The book is written in simple language and also provides pictures of various hair styles for children. I highly recommend this book for all and especially new parent of African American children or rather all children of African descent. In countries where European type straight hair is the majority (tv,movies, magazines), it is especially important to keep magazines, and books that show natural hair styles. Show these to the children often so that they understand how to take care of, style, appreciated natural hair and see beautifully styled natural hair.
I also recommend the following:
-Dreads
-Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
-Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter
-Carol's Daughter Tui Leave-In Conditioner"
~ Written on 2007-04-15