Good Hair Days
by Grace Helena Walz
Narrated by Natalie Duke; Reba Buhr
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Pub Date Nov 11 2025 | Archive Date Dec 12 2025
Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio | Thomas Nelson Fiction
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Description
Two sisters, a failing family business, and a whole lot of hairspray--Good Hair Days is a modern twist on Steel Magnolias with a little extra Dolly Parton flare.
"I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop. June's is in trouble."
June's Beauty Shop is a staple in Whitetail, a small Southern town north of Atlanta. It may look like an outdated hole-in-the-wall slathered in Dolly Parton memorabilia, but to the women in town, it is a sacred space.
To Georgia and Junie Scott, it is their family legacy, particularly their late mother's. For generations, the shop has been passed to the oldest daughter, always named June. But Mama wanted more for her firstborn.
Now Georgia is living the life everyone expected, the life everyone wanted for her. Everyone, that is, except her. But what can a girl do when her mother's last wish was for Georgia to get out of Whitetail? So that's what she did. She lives in Atlanta, has a swanky job, drives a fancy car, and--as far as her family knows--makes the big bucks.
It should be no surprise then when Junie asks for fifty grand to fix her latest mess. But Georgia's never had that kind of money. Dad and the aunts don't have it either. To save June's, they'll have to get creative.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet.
Available Editions
EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
ISBN | 9781400345687 |
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Featured Reviews

Ahhh! What a breath of fresh air. Having spent my childhood in a tiny Georgia town, this book ~ the setting, the characters, the community that steps in like family, and the drama, too ~ took me back to being a kid again and all the good things of growing up in the small town south. There are family bonds and secrets, hardships both in business and health, and family, both blood and not, that swoops in and holds you up in your lowest times. I found the audio narrators to be endearing and well-casted. Another winner from one of my new favorite authors. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book really surprised me in the best way. The story touches on some tough topics, but it’s told with so much heart, love, and tenderness that it never feels heavy. The bond between the sisters absolutely melted me. It’s raw, real, and incredibly heartwarming. There were moments that had me smiling, tearing up, and just feeling all the feels. And I have to say, the audiobook narration made the experience even better. The narrators brought every emotion and bit of humor to life beautifully. I genuinely enjoyed this story from beginning to end.

As a Grace Helena Walz fan, I loved this novel!!! She had me at Southern By Design; after her debut novel, she became an autobuy author for me.
Having a younger sister, whom I adore, this novel was very relevant to my world. Sisterly love can be as intense as Walz portrays it. Not to give anything away, readers just know this is a funny book, with the banter and shenanigans of all the Junes, and their good hair day meetings, but it is also heartfelt with a serious issue, which is handled tenderly and with great love. I LOVED the book, and I LOVED all the Junes!!!!

Heartbreaking and healing. Beautiful and funny. Characters are amazing and a truly insightful read. I really enjoyed it!

I really really enjoyed this audiobook, the story is such a down to earth. Hits every beautiful note and worry just right. The conflicts feel relatable and honest. The sisterhood and community component felt so authentic to the Southern way of life!

What a beautiful story of family, friendship, and love between women. I wanted to visit June’s and be a part of their Good Hair Days. I cheered their accomplishments and grieved their losses. I will be recommending this book and audiobook to everyone. Beautiful job! Thank you to NetGalley and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the honor of listening to this early copy of the audiobook for Good Hair Days.

I absolutely adored this audiobook! The narrator was phenomenal-bringing every character to life-and the storyline was exactly what my heart needed. Good Hair Days gave me strong Steel Magnolias vibes, but with a voice and charm all its own. I laughed, I cried, and by the end, I wanted to call every woman in my family just to tell them how much I love them.
This was my first read by Grace Helena Walz, and it most certainly won’t be my last. This heartfelt gem is a solid 5 stars, and Walz has officially earned a spot on my must-read list!

This story was so much more than I thought it would be when I started reading about a family owned hair salon that had a wall dedicated to queen Dolly!! We follow the “Louises” who are family and work at the family hair salon, June’s. Georgia was the first born and is always used to taking care of her younger sister, June, so of course she returns back home to help save the salon. In the midst of saving the salon, June finds out that she has the same cancer that their mom died from.
This story brought lots of laughs, big hair, heartwarming moments, and even tears towards the end. The family drama combined with the small town drama was so well done and really does describe how living in a small town goes. I love that Georgia got her second chance at love and the way she supported June was even sweeter.
As the Louises would say ““The higher the hair, the closer to God. In Dolly we trust”

Oof, grab the tissues and buckle in for an emotional ride. Good Hair Days is an incredible story of life, sisterhood, small town community, and living authentically.
This story made me laugh, cry, sob, and giggle. For fans of Steel Magnolias, you are in for a treat. Take all the hardest, best parts of that story and combine it with a present-day twist.
This incredible group of women in Good Hair Days will stick with me for many years to come. It is one of those stories that you pass down to future generations, holding your breath for their thoughts and reactions.
While it does have closed door romantic undertones, Good Hair Days is truly about sisterhood, hope, and the beauty in tragedy.