Thank God I'm Natural--The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair

by Chris-Tia Donaldson

Thank God I'm The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair  has been hailed by Essence magazine as "The Natural Hair Bible" and for good cause. Inside the 200 plus natural hair-care guide are product tips for natural hair, homemade hair care recipes and myths about going natural that author and Harvard law graduate Chris-Tia Donaldson debunks. The book, which features the advice from celebrity stylists who have worked with  Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and others, helps women of all ages properly transition from relaxed to natural hair. Along with the book, readers can also visit tginblog.com for current information on natural hair care including trimming natural hair, how to develop a healthy hair routine after you've done your Big Chop and other useful tips. Both the book and website are for women who are tired of spending their entire Saturday in the hair salon only to find their hair is dry, damaged and breaking. Going natural is a life changing choice, that is filled with ups and downs, let Thank God I'm Natural be your guide to reaching your natural hair potential.
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Readers will get ALL the information they have always needed -- to look good on the outside and most importantly, feel good on the inside. You won't want to do your hair again until you have read this lifesaving, reference book and heartfelt narrative from cover to cover!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

296 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Cierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Chris-Tia Donaldson gives insight on becoming a new natural. If you're new to letting your natural tresses breathe this book is definitely for you! She goes into history for why black women relax their hair and how it's a constant repeated cycle that has the presence of being "mandatory" for a black american woman. From there she introduces the "cleaner" organic and chemical free way to take care of our natural curls, different protective styles, and versatile options we have in styling our hair. This book is marvelous, she goes into different curl patterns, and all kinds of treats our hair can greatly benefit from. Basically Natural Products over Commercial. Such a beautiful feeling! I recommend to all naturals, you won't regret it!! You may think you know what's best but in all honesty this book is a great essential to what many Black women(men too!) need to know on how to take care of our OWN NATURAL BEAUTY. :)

[Jeanette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good with that helps with the hair transition.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently transitioning to natural hair and a friend who's been natural for awhile suggested I get this book.

There's a lot of helpful info here especially in terms of transition styles which is particularly helpful for me. Suggested ways to make some items at home and how they'll be helpful for your hair as well as natural hair salons in various areas. The book is dividing into helpful sections also. I wouldn't mind a list in the back of suggested products but Donaldson does note that it takes trial and error to know what may be good for your hair. Definitely suggest for anyone like me needing info as you transition. There aren't too many other books on the market to compare it to which is saying something since there should be. So get this book for Natural Knowledge.

[BONDing over BOOKS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank God I'm Natural is about one woman's journey, her personal testimony about trying to fit into the unspoken standard of beauty that is part of corporate America and having (in her words) the courage to embrace her new hairstyle. After embracing the "new Chris-Tia" she embarks on a physical, professional and personally freeing transformational journey of self-discovery.

Deciding to wear your hair naturally is a choice, a courageously beautiful choice for all the girls and women who decide to embrace it.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I read this book before I went natural it good to know the benefits of having the natural hair style and learning what is good and bad for your hair. The information that is in the book helped me see a different side to the whole world of natural hair and even though I didn't start the natural process until now, it may have planted the seed into my head.
It was a good book to keep handy and it was good to have around when looking for hair remedies and other questions that I may have.
All in all this was a helpful book and it's made my life joyful

[Ayona Iona · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brilliant book that is very informative and liberating on the topic surrounding the beauty industry, the history of the Black hair during and after slavery and haircare, styling tips and much more for those who have left behind the exhausting act of chemically treating and changing their natural hair texture for a more 'accepting look.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in a few hours. Having a sister with natural hair, I knew a lot of what was in here. There are a lot of hints and ideas for options for hair-specifically African American women- but it is helpful to all women. Lots of guides, locations and websites for assistance. I would recommend this book to women deciding what to do with their hair; be it transition, locks or naturals.

[Quiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd like to read more of this book later but it really gave me the courage and the knowledge to go natural. I'm loving it, though everyone else may not agree. A good read for those considering the "big chop."

[Zelaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently became natural and I needed some guidance and facts about the hair and this was an excellent portrayal of all of my questions and worries for going natural. I definitely recommend this book to those that are transitioning and those that are thinking of going natural!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've made the decision to ditch the relaxers and start caring for your hair naturally, this book will help your understand and overcome the frustration. I could relate to this author's struggles because I went through them.

[Lynecia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource for anyone who is going through the natural hair transition.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so helpful and I recommended it to everyone. So much practical information!

[Naturallbrownan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best hair books out!

[PintaGuh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!!! It's incredibly informative, good if you've recently made the transition or you're thinking about taking the Big Chop!!

[Susan Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome!

[Kiara Staton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really informational book! Great if you are transitioning!

[LadyS · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book gives a lot of details with very engaging photographs and good advice. Recommended.

[Tesia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very imformative.

[Natalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a ok book but it wasn't useful for me. It was just information on hair