Book #1 in the Curls, Confidence & Courage Series
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Make Wash Day a Team Effort—Not a Battle
Empower your child with the skills, language, and confidence to care for their curls—together.
Wash Day isn’t just a book—it’s a tool for turning hair care into a positive, empowering experience.
Designed especially for curly-haired children and their caretakers, this playful, step-by-step guide helps little ones understand what to expect, why each step matters, and how to take part in the process.
With rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and interactive language, Wash Day invites children to participate in shampooing, conditioning, detangling, and choosing their own style—one that celebrates all their hair can do.
Each simple style is shown in four visual steps, making this guide perfect for families who don’t know how to braid—or don’t have the time—but still want their child to feel confident and cared for. With time, children will even begin styling themselves!
Through this shared routine, children build essential hair care skills, confidence, and the freedom to choose a look that feels like them.
What readers say
What a beautifully made book with a wealth of visual details, tips and well done illustrations. In a world that often doesn’t understand the needs of black hair and how to care for it, this book teaches children what it means. Also black hair care is just as important to know to non-black parents. Its a story made with intention and I really encourage you to purchase this book.
– Monica C
A well thought out book that will help little girls (and their parents) enjoy wash day. I love how the author provides all the tools and products for specific hairstyles.
Overall a high quality book that is necessary and much-needed for the black community.
– Bay S.
Oh how I wish this wonderful care and style guide existed when my children were little! It is beautifully written and illustrated and is a must have for all parents and caretakers. Making “wash day” fun and easy will build self-esteem and confidence in our kids. I plan to gift Wash Day to the all little ones in my extended family. Kudos to the author and illustrator!
– Dawn Murray Nadeau
Wash Day makes your childhood memories come to life! The vibrant colors and details on each page allow for a fun experience while managing what can sometimes be an overwhelming task! I don’t have a daughter, but I read this book to my son who always wants to learn what comes next! Wash Day instills confidence in children that they can achieve it all! We also really enjoy the coloring & activity book as a fun learning tool!
– Denise
What a great book for children and resource for parents! My daughter has loved experimenting with the different styles in this book and both of my children have loved reading the story. I only wish I’d had this book when my oldest was a toddler.
– Tonya
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