"My Beautiful Black Hair is a divine example of courage, self-love, acceptance, and diversity. It's a stunning collection that everyone needs to sit with, explore, and share with the little black girl in their life." – from the foreword by Alex Elle, author of After the Rain

 "A powerful celebration of self-acceptance and sisterhood." – Kirkus Review 

"A love letter to all Black women who are navigating the glorious landscape of our crowns." – Rachel Cargle, public academic, writer, lecturer

"The images are glorious, the anecdotes at times tender, at times seething. The entire book is powerful." – Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X and Clap When You Land 

"This is the most powerful and empowering book of natural hair I've ever seen." – Celai West, International model and natural hair icon and influencer 

A note from St. Clair Detrick-Jules, author and photographer of My Beautiful Black Hair

It was my little sister Khloe who inspired me to conduct these interviews, take these photos, and create this book, My Beautiful Black Hair. I was determined to break that cycle for Khloe. And not just for my little sister, but for all sisters of the Black diaspora.

I turned to my sisters—Black women I had grown up with, gone to college with, met through friends, and admired from afar—and they rose to the occasion. I hope Khloe sees herself reflected in them. I hope she comes away from it with greater insight into who she is, where she comes from, and where she fits into the diaspora. My hope is the same for every Black woman who comes across this book who remembers being in Khloe’s shoes.

It’s not just about hair. It’s about how we choose to live our lives. If we take the words of wisdom that these women are offering Khloe into our own lives, then we feel—and become—indestructible.