Nice Dreads or Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

Nice Dreads: Hair Care Basics and Inspiration for Colored Girls Who've Considered Locking Their Hair

Author: Lonnice Brittenum Bonner

Have you always admired women with flowing hair? Do you long for a wash-and-go style? In Nice Dreads, Lonnice Brittenum Bonner, the author of the classic Good Hair, shares her secrets and personal stories about dreadlocks—from cultivating buds to keeping those locks looking their best!

Perfect for women who want dreadlocks but aren't sure how to start, or for those who've already started and want to know the best ways to keep hair healthy, Nice Dreads can help you grow your own lovely locks. From preparing for the haircut to everyday maintenance, Lonnice Brittenum Bonner tells you exactly what to expect, while photographs illustrate each stage of growth and showcase mature dreads in all their glory.

The author (who sports locks herself) knows firsthand the challenges of caring for this hairstyle; those intimidated by a drastic cut or shy about showing off the stages of early growth will find personal encouragement from someone who knows exactly how they feel—and how great they'll look! Learn how to overcome your reservations and wear your style with pride.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction : thank you for letting me be myself ... again	11
1	Getting started : fruit of the nappy root	27
2	How do you wash them?	47
3	The wind in your hair : drying your locks	60
4	Tending your garden : locked hair care	66
5	Locking 911	83
6	Coloring	92
7	Working up a sweat	97
8	Manchild in the dirty South	106
9	Love and nappiness : hair inspiration	113
10	Your new life as a locked-hair diva	137

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Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

Author: Ben F Feingold

Contains detailed information by the doctor who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and food flavoring. Includes the Feingold diet and how it should be applied.