My hair history : how I learned what not to do -- Get to know your curls : their structure and vulnerabilities -- Shampooing : washing without the matting -- Conditioning : how to get unflappable curls -- Combing : for those of us who have ever gotten a brush stuck in our hair -- Setting perfect curls : born to clump -- Everything else : daily care and beyond -- Baby curls : tips for little ones -- Highlights : do-it-yourself tips -- After the chemicals and severe damage : sometimes you have to walk through the fire -- Your toolbox : the best products and tools for your hair -- Chemically altering your hair : the truth behind coloring, perming, and relaxing -- How to do your 'do : the style gallery -- The philosophy of curls -- Recommended reading -- References.