Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Figures vi
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Introduction: The New Postfeminism, Girls and Hair 1
6. 1. Power Plaits 26
7. 2. Rebellious Redheads 56
8. 3. Black Girls and the Racial Politics of Hair 86
9. 4. Hair Cuts and Short Hair 123
10. 5. Hair Accessories: Bows, Clips and Slides 148
11. 6. Long Loose Hair and the Veil 169
12. Conclusion: Histories, Hairstories, Sparkle and Resilience 187
13. Appendix: Soundtrack 191
14. References 192
15. Index 203