Celebrity hairstylist and master designer Diane Da Costa offers the solution to unraveling the tresses of textured hair. Counting five-time Grammy winner Lauryn Hill and critically acclaimed actor Blair Underwood among her clients, Da Costa provides both information on the proper care of textured hair as well as a step-by-step guide on achieving exciting styles.

Milady Standard Natural Hair Care and Braiding is designed to be the training resource of choice for individuals committed to nurturing textured hair and providing excellent natural hair care services. This book introduces the technical and creative aspects of braiding, styling, and grooming hair that is naturally curly, kinky, or multi-textured. Also included, are 17 procedures with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions in techniques for styling and grooming natural hair and natural hair additions. This is a "must have" for those who are serious about developing a wide range of services and building a broad, diverse client base--crucial elements for success in the flourishing hair care industry.