I had mixed feelings about this story. It was written at a middle school level so the way the story developed and the relationships between the characters were not as mature as say a story geared to a high school reader. At points I felt the characters were behaving in a childish manner and I found it annoying.
I was also disturbed with the intolerance and bullying by many of the characters. It worked for the story but I had difficulty reading about it.
On a positive note, this was an enlightening story about body hair and how it has been viewed historically. It showed how businesses manipulate the consumer into buying their products for the business's benefit - not the consumers! It was very insightful. And the characters were really portrayed well with unique personalities.
Enjoy!

I’ve been looking for more reads for budding activists and I thought this one was great. This book has the feminist activist themes I was looking for! And the way they not only start this initiative but also how she took care of her friends. I really enjoyed this.

So I’m not going to lie, my sole reason for wanting to read this was the PCOS rep. And even though it’s told about from the best friend’s POV, we still get a lot of valuable information about it. Like what her friend was going through, how to navigate having a friend with PCOS, and things to remember when talking with the friend. And I thought she did that so well. If I was a teen who’s friend had just told me they had it, I would hope that someone would react somewhat like her in some ways. She gave her unwavering support and was strong for her even when she wanted to just leave it all behind.

The characters were way weird tho. And they kept popping up? Like the weird girl in the club? She came out of nowhere and then we find out she was a weirdo. And then, her like character had no closure. She admitted that she was weird and then just left after they found out who she was and what she was doing. It was very weird.

There is a bit of romance in this, but that’s not at all what this story’s main focus on. So normally because of this I usually wouldn’t say anything about it, but the dude she ends up liking for real for real is so cute lol He is such a golden retriever! He was very cute for her. All he wanted was to make sure she was comfortable with whatever she had on her body.

I also did like that she included the bullying in there as well. Some kids these days are so evil. And maybe some of those mean girls that are going to read this will understand the different ways that they could hurt someone. Hopefully this won’t only teach people that body hair is normal. Hopefully it will also teach them to hold space for people that are different than them.

This book was so good! It got to my radar so early so I’m glad I finally read it! I hope some of you at the very least pick it up from your library. There’s so much to learn from this story! And the ending?! Definitely got a bit teary. So please, give this one a shot. At the very least you’ll learn more about PCOS.

I really wanted to love this one, but ultimately it was just okay for me. I love that it's about body positivity and embracing body hair, but I couldn't help but compare it to "TJ Powar Has Something to Prove" which handles the same topics and is absolutely outstanding. In comparison, this one felt fairly surface-level. I think it'd be a great introduction for a teen reader who is new to those topics, but I don't think it's going to blow anyone away. I also found that a lot of the dialogue felt quite dated and not an authentic depiction of modern teens ("smooth-alicious," or "cray cray" for example) and I wanted there to be more nuanced discussion of internalized misogyny and the patriarchy. Ultimately I will still buy this for my library and recommend it to teens, but it wasn't a stand out read for me.

This book was cute. The title caught me but the rest of it was just a cute read and didn’t take forever for me to finish.

I was not vibing with this book. The characters felt unrealistic at times. Maybe this book is just not for me.

"Love is in the Hair" by Gemma Cary is a heartwarming funny read, particularly for those with PCOS. As someone with PCOS myself, I found a safe space as l connect to the of struggles and triumphs Frankie faced and are associated with this condition. For me the characters were both relatable and inspiring. The narrative beautifully intertwines personal growth, self-acceptance, and the importance of love and support in dealing with health challenges. The storytelling and well-researched insights make this book a valuable resource and a comforting companion for anyone seeking understanding and solace in their PCOS journey. Highly recommended for its authenticity and uplifting message.

Loved!

This book captures the YA spirit perfectly and I love that body hair is the focus. I know so many teens will be able to connect with this book and the way it handles body hair. It was a quick read and really fun. I do wish we were given just a bit more backstory but overall, I loved this title.

I dont think this read was particularly for me. I was excited about it being a cosmetologist myself but for me personally it just fell kind of flat. The characters were cute and funny. At times.

Working in a middle/high school I feel like a lot of students can connect to this book. Body hair is normal, but not everyone thinks the same and because of that bullying can happen. The main character's best friend experiences bullying and makes a club at school for students to embrace their bodies in response to this bullying. My only wish is that there was more development of the character who was bullied (Frankie). It felt like we were just thrown into the story and I wanted a bit more backstory.

This was a great body positivity read for young readers. I really enjoyed the characters and dialogue. I thunk a lot of young teens will relate to the content or those reminiscent of their teen years from years past. Highly enjoy and recommend.

A very touching and uplifting YA story introducing the fundamentals of feminism. It does an excellent job of capturing the confusion of high school, trying to figure out who you are and what you believe. What is wrong and what is right? It focuses heavily on the question of what is “normal” and popular vs not “normal”… and what is normal, anyway?

There was a charming little cast of characters who eventually all won me over - Even Frankie, who I disliked until the last few pages. I admire what her character stood for, however… showing fear and apprehension about standing up for yourself and others is definitely not always easy. The romance was cute and I love that there was a boy included who supported her mission from the start and was never ashamed to be with her. They are out there and I love love love that it was included here.

I like that this is a true YA story, innocent enough but with strong messages, and gosh those bullies were horrible? Even toned down for the target readers, they were frightening. I enjoyed the strength that the characters showed even while trying to deal with them.

If I were to criticize anything it would probably be that the main character was just a bit too quirky at times, but, I am literally over double her age and I probably would have enjoyed her mannerisms 15 years ago.

4.5 ⭐️! Quick read (about 3 hours or so) and great plot progression!