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Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America

by Qualls, Sean

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Book Overview From Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls, artist for Questlove's The Idea In You, comes a hip, brief history of the most wel...

From Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls, artist for Questlove's The Idea In You, comes a hip, brief history of the most well-known Black hairstyles and the famous innovators behind them, reminding us of the strength and stature of Black hair and its prominence in hair history.

"Qualls has crafted a visually stunning book about the histories and cultural meanings of Black hairstyles in the United States... A beautiful and inspirational book that blends art and informational text to create a visually stunning, accessible history of Black hair." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

Hair--that wavy, wooly, curly, and knotty stuff.

Ever since Madam CJ Walker created some of the first Black hair care products, styles like the juicy jheri curl, buzzing beehive, and the fresh fades and braids we know and love today have cemented their coily, curly, and rightful place in hair history. However, Black hair has a rich and detailed past that not many may be aware of, that is, until now.

From Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls comes a vibrant, captivating, and hip, brief history of the most well-known Black hairstyles, the people who made those one-of-a-kind styles look and feel so good, and the revolutionary hair care products and movements that would influence each generation, reminding us that Black hair may change, but it will never cease to leave its mark on the world.

Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 64 | Language: English | Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS | ISBN: 0063144271
FormatHardcover
Pages64
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0063144271
EAN9780063144279
PublisherHARPERCOLLINS
Publication Date2026-01-20
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.76 Pounds
Length9.2 Inches
Width7.7 Inches
Height0.43 Inches
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