The care and styling of afro-type hair is a specialized business with its own physiological, technical and scientific background which must be understood if the care is to be effective. This book is written by an author with many years of experience in this particular field of hairdressing, both in the United States and in Britain. She now works as a specialist advisor to practitoners and teachers as well as running her own salon. This book provides a full introduction to the structure and chemistry of afro hair and relates this closely to salon work. Also up to date information on preparations and techniques, step by step instruction on all the important techniques, guidelines on safety and possible problems which may be encountered in the salon.