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This book recently gained a lot of popularity due to the short film that was made about it, and with good reason. It is a testament to not only the love between a father and his daughter, but also for little girls to love their natural hair. Plus, the lengths you can see the father go to to try to tame his daughter’s hair is beyond endearing. This one is a winner all around. [1]
Summary
Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When mommy does Zuri’s hair, she feels like a superhero. But when mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to step in! And even though daddy has a lot to learn, he loves his Zuri. And he’ll do anything to make her and her hair happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair—and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. [2]
Pros
The digital illustrations feature details that feel just right: Zuri’s thick, textured hair, Daddy’s locs and tattoo, and dark-skinned Mom’s bright headwrap. While it’s unclear where Mommy is returning from (she is dressed casually and has a rolling black suitcase), this authentic depiction of a loving and whole black family broadens the scope of representation. [3]
One of the reader gave a beautiful comment about this book, she said she adore this book for so many reasons. Because first, it showcases a Black father in a positive light bonding with his daughter doing her hair. She tought she didn't see this enough, especially in the Black community. she personally think a father caring for his daughter’s hair isn’t a loss of masculinity. In fact, she thought women admire men even more who take the initiative to learn how to do hair. She loved how Zuri’s dad steps up to the plate and figures out what needs to be done to do his daughter’s hair in his wife’s absence. And with the help of social media, Zuri’s father learns how to comb, part, oil, twist, and style Zuri’s hair. This experience allowed Zuri to bond with her dad in an entirely new way, and likely instilled a deep pride about the heritage in her hair. [4]

