Charise never believed she was beautiful. Raised by a father who praised "good hair" as the ultimate standard—and reminded her constantly that she didn’t have it—she grew up feeling invisible. So when her hair begins to fall out, it feels like confirmation of what she’s always feared: that she’ll never be enough.
 
Enter Yvette—Charise’s best friend, confidante, and talented stylist—who gifts her with more than just a makeover. With a flawless weave of long, straight hair, Charise steps into a new version of herself. Suddenly, the world sees her differently. And for the first time, she sees herself differently, too.
 
But beauty built on something borrowed can’t last forever. As the compliments fade and the insecurities creep back in, Charise must confront the question she’s spent her whole life avoiding: Who is she when the hair comes off?
 
Hello Diva is a heartfelt, at times humorous, exploration of self-image, friendship, and what happens when self-love is rooted in something so easily lost.