Deborah R. Lilly (A)

List Price: $15.95 (Paperback – Black Hair Care / Boys and Girls 2005)

A renowned stylist offers easy-to-follow hair-care instructions. In this hands-on guide, hairstylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African American boys and girls hair from infancy to the preteen years. Easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and illustrations get parents up to speed on hair care basics (washing and combing), braiding, and relaxers for older girls. The book includes hair and care guidelines for the three different types of African American hair-wavy, curly, and kinky-accompanied by author recommendations for the best products and tools for each hair type. Helpful tips, photographs of finished styles, and a question-and-answer section make this guide both clear and comprehensive. (168 pgs) All Ages

Deborah R. Lilly (Cleveland, OH) has been a professional hairstylist for 15 years. She has been both an instructor and a hairstylist for theater, film, and advertising. Her work has appeared in Ebony, Essence, Hype Hair, Black Elegance, and Sophisticate Black Hair Care.

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces