How to Love Your Afro

Your Natural Hair Care Companion

Paige Lewin

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English

Bloomsbury Tonic
11 September 2025

Hairdressing & salon skills; Coping with personal problems; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

""The embodied and tender guide that every Black woman needs"" Kelechi Okafor

""A deeply moving love letter to all our curls"" Fola Evans-Akingbola

At fourteen years old, Paige Lewin begged her mum for her first relaxer, convinced that straight hair was her ticket to beauty and acceptance. But what followed were years of damage, frustration, and a deep disconnect from her natural texture. Wigs, weaves, and chemical treatments became her armor—until she finally realized she was hiding from her true self.

Now, as the host of Texture Talks, Paige has not only reclaimed her Afro hair but uncovered the deeper truths about self-worth, identity, and healing. How to Love Your Afro is more than a hair care guide—it’s a journey to unlearning mistruths and embracing your authentic self.

With expert insights from integrative psychotherapist Tasha Bailey, dermatologist Dr. Yvonne Abimbola, and colour and curl specialist for Revlon Professional, Rio Agor Watts, this book offers a holistic approach to natural hair, addressing both the emotional and practical challenges.

Inside, you’ll learn: - 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

If you’ve ever struggled to love your curls, felt lost in a sea of products, or wondered if your natural hair was “enough,” this book is your guide. No matter where you are on your journey, How to Love Your Afro is your holistic, natural hair care companion to help you along the way.

By: Paige Lewin
Imprint: Bloomsbury Tonic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781526686985
ISBN 10: 1526686988
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Paige Lewin is a journalist, presenter, and the creator of Texture Talks, the UK’s leading podcast dedicated to honest, unfiltered conversations about natural hair, identity, and self-worth. What began as a personal reckoning with her own reflection has grown into a cultural platform listened to by thousands globally. After years of relaxing her hair and shrinking herself to fit Eurocentric standards of beauty, Paige’s journey back to her natural Afro became a deeper act of rebellion, healing, and radical self-love. Her voice both sharp and soft resonates with those reclaiming who they are beyond the stereotypes. From live events to viral interviews, Paige has become a trusted voice for a generation navigating self-acceptance, representation, and joy. With wit, warmth, and unshakeable authenticity, she is rewriting what it means to love yourself out loud. Paige has written for Black Ballad, been featured in The Independent and on Good Morning Britain and ITV News.

Reviews for How to Love Your Afro: Your Natural Hair Care Companion

Reading this book was a cathartic, reassuring, and comforting experience. 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. -- Aminata Kamara How to Love Your Afro was a straight up therapy session ... This will be my pocket guide to my ongoing journey to loving my natural hair and ultimately me! Remember you are not alone as this book has made me realise that more than ever. -- Anne-Marie Konadu Paige's book is a deeply moving love letter to all our curls. It's your hair's best friend and a practical guide all in one. -- Fola Evans-Akingbola We often hear that beauty is pain and Lewin lovingly examines the roots of this mindset. Hair has been politicised no matter how many people want to believe otherwise. How to Love Your Afro is the embodied and tender guide that every Black woman needs who is on her way home to herself. -- Kelechi Okafor Honest and deeply affirming. Paige shares her journey with such care and clarity that you never feel judged for where you are in your relationship with your hair. Her research is thoughtful, her storytelling rich, and her message powerful: your afro is more than hair, it’s history, identity, and pride. -- Erica Liburd, UK Curl Specialist & Educator Powerful, honest and fun - a personal journey of discovery and self-love through Afro-textured hair. -- Jessica Parrish, Founder & Chief Curl Officer of United by Curls