The Story of Afro Hair by K.N. Chimbiri, ill. by Joelle Avelino

£9.99

The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years. From plaits to the Gibson Girl, cornrows to locks, the hi-top fade to funki dreds, The Story of Afro Hair is the ultimate book of Afro hairstories.

*Please note that this title is due to be published on 7th October and will therefore not be available until this date*

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The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years. From plaits to the Gibson Girl, cornrows to locks, the hi-top fade to funki dreds, The Story of Afro Hair is the ultimate book of Afro hairstories.

Kicking off with an explanation of how Afro hair type grows and why, The Story of Afro Hair then takes us right back to the politics and fashion of Ancient Egypt. Speeding forwards to modern times we experience the Kingdom of Benin, Henry VIII’s court, the enslavement of African peoples, the Harlem Renaissance, the beginnings of Rastafarianism, Britain in the 1980s – and much more. With profiles of inspirational key figures in the Afro hair beauty industry, such as Sara Spencer Washington, Madam CJ Walker, Viola Desmond, Lincoln Dyke, Dudley Dryden and Anthony Wade.

With vibrant full colour illustrations by Joelle Avelino and a sparkling gold foil hardback cover this is the perfect gift for anyone interested in culture, fashion and history.

*Please note that this title is due to be published on 7th October and will therefore not be available until this date*

Additional information

Weight .6 kg
Dimensions 19 × 13 × 3 cm

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