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Entanglement: The Secret Lives of Hair

Name: Entanglement: The Secret Lives of Hair
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Book Synopsis: “Brilliant.”—Elle Magazine“An engrossing investigation of hair that will engage readers who enjoyed Mary Roach's Stiffed.”—Library Journal

When it’s not attached to your head, your very own hair takes on a disconcerting quality. Suddenly, it is strange. And yet hair finds its way into all manner of unexpected places, far from our heads, including cosmetics, clothes, ropes, personal and public collections, and even food. Whether treated as waste or as gift, relic, sacred offering or commodity in a billion-dollar industry for wigs and hair extensions, hair has many stories to tell.

Collected from Hindu temples and Buddhist nunneries and salvaged by the strand from waste heaps and the combs of long-haired women, hair flows into the industry from many sources. Entering this strange world, Emma Tarlo travels the globe, tracking its movement across India, Myanmar, China, Africa, the United States, Britain and Europe, where she meets people whose livelihoods depend on hair. Viewed from inside Chinese wig factories, Hindu temples and the villages of Myanmar, or from Afro hair fairs, Jewish wig parlours, fashion salons and hair loss clinics in Britain and the United States, hair is oddly revealing of the lives of all it touches.

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Discover the secret lives of hair in the fascinating book, Entanglement. From its unexpected appearance in cosmetics and clothing to its use in ropes and personal collections, hair has a story to tell. Written by Emma Tarlo, this engrossing investigation will captivate readers, just like Mary Roach's bestselling book Stiffed. Explore the intriguing journey of hair as it moves across continents, from Hindu temples and Buddhist nunneries to waste heaps and combs of long-haired women. Be prepared to be amazed by the stories hidden within this mysterious commodity.

Are you curious about the origins of the hair industry? Experience a global adventure as Emma Tarlo takes you on a journey through India, Myanmar, China, Africa, the United States, Britain, and Europe. Meet the individuals whose livelihoods depend on hair, as you gain unique insights into Chinese wig factories, Hindu temples, and African hair fairs. Uncover the secrets hidden within Jewish wig parlors and explore the world of fashion salons and hair loss clinics. Hair is not simply an accessory, but a dynamic force that reveals the lives of those it touches.

Don't miss out on this brilliant and eye-opening exploration of hair. With its billion-dollar industry for wigs and hair extensions, hair has become both a waste product and a valuable commodity. Entanglement will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the many roles hair plays in our society. Get your copy of Entanglement today and embark on a journey that will change the way you see this familiar yet enigmatic substance.

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