HOW TO LOVE YOUR AFRO – NEW BOOK BY PAIGE LEWIN

"Reading this book as a Black woman, a mother, and a Hair Artist working in the Fashion Industry was a cathartic, reassuring, and comforting experience.

Paige Lewin’s decision to explore what her hair means to her—and, in doing so, become a voice for so many across the diaspora—feels revolutionary.

I have always known that our hair is deeply tied to our heritage and identity, but this book gave me the language to fully articulate that journey, not only for the people I work with but also in my own personal haircare journey.

Having information like this serves as a powerful reminder of my ongoing role in honouring the legacy of our hair and continuing to set the standard for excellence on the world stage."

Aminata Kamara, Creative Hair Artist

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‘HOW TO LOVE YOUR AFRO: YOUR NATURAL HAIR CARE COMPANION,’ ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 2025

From the host of Texture Talks comes the ultimate companion for natural hair care. This book is packed with expert advice, personal stories, and actionable tips to help you care for, style, and embrace your afro from scalp health to self-love. Sign up now to be the first to know when it drops!

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HEALTHY, THRIVING AFRO HAIR.

At fourteen, Paige Lewin believed straight hair was the key to beauty and acceptance, but years of damage and frustration left her disconnected from her true self. Now, as the host of Texture Talks, she has not only embraced her natural hair but uncovered deeper truths about identity and healing.

How to Love Your Afro is more than a hair care guide, it’s a journey of self-discovery, unlearning mistruths, and embracing authenticity. With insights from psychotherapist Tasha Bailey, dermatologist Dr. Yvonne Abimbola, and curl specialist Rio Agor-Watts, this book takes a holistic approach to natural hair, addressing both its emotional and practical challenges

This book is packed with everything you need to care for and love your afro, including:

How language and mindset shape your relationship with your hair
Actionable advice on self-acceptance and how to break free from Eurocentric beauty standards
The best products, tools, and techniques to nourish your Afro
The crucial link between hair health and diet and nutrition
The importance of partnering with professionals, including dermatologists and trichologists on your journey
And how to turn your hair care into self care

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"This book is a raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal insight into a Black woman’s relationship with her hair—a journey shaped by history, beauty standards, and self-discovery. Paige doesn’t hold back, tackling the struggles of navigating Eurocentric ideals, the lasting effects of colonisation, and the negative narratives that have long surrounded Afro hair.

She lays bare the emotional toll of striving for “perfect” hair—the relentless pursuit of acceptance that led to years of damaging hairstyling, ultimately causing hair loss. Her hair didn’t just impact how she saw herself; it affected her confidence in intimate relationships and even the simple act of stepping outside with her natural hair.

The weight of that struggle is one many Black women will deeply relate to.

But at its core, this book is about more than just hair—it’s about self-acceptance, healing, and learning to truly care for and love what grows naturally from our heads.

Paige beautifully captures the emotional weight of looking in the mirror and feeling at odds with one’s reflection. As she reminds us, a life spent hating what you see is a life wasted.

She nails it.

This is an essential read for anyone on their own journey of self-love and for those who want to better understand the deep, complex relationship between Black women and their hair.

A truly powerful book!"

Jennie Roberts, Hairstylist and Afro Hair Educator

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