It's Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty

Tabatha Coffey, star of the Bravo show Tabatha's Salon Takeover, is known for her direct and honest commentary. While many admire her unflinching approach and determination, she has faced criticism and name-calling. She has reclaimed the word "bitch" to represent her values: Brave, Intelligent, Tenacious, Creative, and Honest. In this book, Coffey shares personal experiences from her life to help readers connect with their own strength and authenticity. She discusses how she developed her signature style, approach to relationships, life decisions, and work ethic—which she describes as resembling "a pit bull with a bone." She reflects on the people and circumstances that shaped her, including her mother, mentors, peers, and clients, and how these influences led her to honesty, self-assurance, and success. Combining memoir, business advice, and guidance on self-acceptance, the book conveys that it is acceptable to be yourself, stand up for your beliefs, and pursue what makes you happy without allowing others to define you. Coffey's account encourages readers to recognize and celebrate their own authentic self.