(SOLD): SAGAY, Esi. African Hairstyles: Styles of Yesterday and Today.

(London): Heinemann Educational Books, 1983. First edition. Softcover. 22 × 18 cm. 108 pages. Illustrated throughout. An illustrated survey of African hairstyling, documenting traditional coiffures from across the continent alongside contemporary techniques of cornrowing and hair threading. Sagay organizes the historical material by region, exploring the distinctive styles and cultural practices of North, West, Central and East Africa, Southern Africa and Madagascar. The second half turns to the artistry of modern hairdressing, with step-by-step photographs demonstrating elaborate patterns and techniques. A valuable visual record of hairstyling as both cultural tradition and a living, evolving art. A very good copy in glossy wrappers. A nicer copy than is usually encountered.