A review by studiomikarts
Curly Girl: The Handbook by Lorraine Massey

funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

The only thing that could make this book better is if it eschewed animal exploitation in haircare! I took a little off my star rating for that, but otherwise this remains one of my favorite beauty and self-care books. This was my second read-through and was a good refresher not only for the haircare practices, but for the philosophical grounds on which those practices stand. In particular, anti-curl sentiment is grounded in racism and curly hair care saves time, money, and the environment! The reason I reread this book was actually for the DIY recipes and I've now incorporated the lavender spray into my regular routine. I admit I skimmed a lot of sections, but that was actually due to the various audiences the book addresses which don't apply to me, including children and men. The sense of humor peppering the writing made this an easy read and I enjoyed the chapters at the end for Q&A, fancy updos, chemotherapy advice, and (humorously) a 12-step program and horoscopes.