»Hair/Skin Road to Ethiopia - Camino a Etiopia: My journey to Ethiopian culture

This is just a list of products, resources and other materials for the care of hair and skin of children of African descent.
(Under constructiion)

HAIR

BOOKS:

Hair care:
Kinki Kreations: A Parent’s Guide to Natural Black Hair Care for Kids by Jena Renee Williams	It’s All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children’s Hair by Michele N-K Collison
Kids Talk Hair: An Instruction Book for Grown-Ups & Kids by Pamela Ferrel	Let’s Talk Hair: Every Black Woman’s Personal Consultation for Healthy Growing Hair by Pamela Ferrell
Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey and Deborah Chiel	Hairtalk: Stylish Braids from African Roots by Duyan James
Going-Natural: How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair by Mireille Liong-a-kong	Don’t Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me: Over 4,000 Products Reviewed, Plus the Latest Hair-Care Information by Paula Begoun
Plaited Glory: For Colored Girls Who’ve Considered Braids, Locks, and Twists by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner	Braid Crazy: Simple Steps for Daring ‘Dos by Carla Sinclair
Braiding Fun by Jacki Wadeson

Fiction for children:
I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley	Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron
Happy to Be Nappy by Bell Hooks	Bintou’s braids by Sylvianne Diouf

Adults:
Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America by Ayana Bird and Lori Tharps	Hair Raising: Beauty, Culture, and African American Women by Noliwe M. Rooks
400 Years Without a Comb: The Untold Story by Willie L. Morrow	Tenderheaded: A Comb-Bending Collection of Hair Stories by Pamela Johnson

PRODUCTS:

	Carol’s Daughter products A wide range of natural products for hair care including the famous Hair Milk
	Aubrey Organics products Very gentle and natural hair/skin care products
	Curly Q’s for children Quality curly hair products for kids with naturally curly, kinky, wavy, and/or natural-afro hair. Formulated with natural humectants, organic moisturizers, and curl enhancers.
	Mixed Chicks products
	Miss Jessie’s products
	Oyin handmade products
	My Honey Child products
	Blended Beauty products
	Darcy Botanicals
	Natural /Organic shampoos and conditioners (many brands and prices) Look for products with the words: African, Curly, for Dry hair, Moisture, Kinky, Deep Conditioning, Hydrating. For example: Burt’s bees: More Moisture Raspberry & Brazil Nut Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair Repair Shea & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner. Earth Science: Hair Treatment Shampoo and Conditioner and Deep Conditioning Masque. Kiss My Face: Miss treated shampoo and conditioner Beauty for Ashes: (expensive) Curly Cues Damage Defense System (for children) Ojon: Ojon Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
	Shea Butter (many brands) Shea Moisture, Organic Root Stimulator, Cantu, etc
	Olive Oil (many brands)
	Coconut oil (many brands)
	Detangling Comb
	Rat tail comb
	Natural Bristle Brush
	Denman Brush
	Accessories: Beads, snaps, rubber bands, head bands, barrettes etc… Shuruba Snapaholics
	Beading tool: Shuruba Snapaholics
	Sleep Cap: Shuruba

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SKIN

PRODUCTS:

	Cetaphil Cream or lotion for dry, sensitive skin, non-greasy formula for all types of skin. It is also appropriate for facial use and is fragrance-free. There are also other products of the same brand like sunscreen, and skin cleanser.
	Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment
	Palmer’s cocoa butter Regular with Vitamin E. Heals and softens rough, dry skin. Smoothes marks. Tones skin. An excellent all-over-the body moisturizer and after tanning butter. Formula for ashy skin with a combination of Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Acids.
	Shea Butter (many brands) Naturally rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, E, and F. Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture. Helps restore and maintains skin elasticity and tone. Many brands to chose from: Out of Africa, Tree Hut, Cantu, etc.
	Natural / Organic moisturizing lotions and creams (many brands and many prices) For example: Beauty 4 Ashes (expensive) Kiss My Face Burt’s Bees