Everything You Need to Know About Hairlocking, Dread, African & Nubian Locks

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Summary: Format & overall presentation of the info very pertinent.
Review: I enjoyed the basic insight provided by N. Evans. I believe I would be classified as in the 'teenage' stage of locs, and found the information & relative tips to be pretty handy. I live in Minneapolis, MN where there is a growing trend to 'lock-up'. This isn't the most diverse state, so printed info such as this book are a must read. The hairdresser at Malobe Natural Hair Salon 813 W. Lake St. 800-840-4514, (feel free to mention you heard from Montuaine), recommended this book & was not wrong in giving it rave reviews. I have been convinced to endure the early stages of locking & patiently await the look I desire.

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Summary: The only book that will help you on your journey to locs
Review: I give my review this title because i haven't seen any other book available that will help anyone thinking of locking their hair the way this one offers to. It took me a year or so to make my decision and this book is one of the reasons that helped carry me along in my journey. It dispells all misconceptions about locks..and theres nothing dreadful about our hair. Gives a brief history with pictures and all. If you're looking for the how-tos or any fashion aspect of locking hair then this book is not for you. Its about knowledge, acceptance and preparing yourself for the changes that will catapult you into your path. On my first visit, my loctician handed me this book and i was proud to say that i had already read it..(didnt say how many times) The only problem i had with the book is that it was too short. It left me wanting more, but then I suppose thats a good thing. My Thanks to Sister Evans!

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Summary: Useless dribble
Review: If you are in the process of locking or thinking about locking, this book will provide no useful information as to how to go about it. The author is more concerned with imparting her concept of spirituality rather than facts. It takes about an hour to read through this mess, and I'm still wondering what the 40 commandments of MAAT have to do with locking ones hair. What I was looking for was some real information regarding starting, maintaining and caring for locs, types of products to use (other than the authors own). No wonder this mess is out of print. The entire discussion on coiled hair as antennae and electromagnetic fields was entirely too comical!