Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books
Green Fit Beauty Concept Bvba The complete guide to healthy hair: A 3-step program to heal your hair
£22.98
John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding Skin Problems
Book SynopsisThis is a self--help guide to coping with skin disease. It provides crucial information to help sufferers understand the various aspects of the condition (such as psychological and social as well as medical) so they can improve their quality of life and learn to live with it better.Trade Review"…The book is written by leading psychologists amd is packed full of top tips for sufferes…" (The Waiting Room, Summer 2003)Table of ContentsAbout the author vii 1 Introduction 1 2 Myths about skin disease, the media and stigma 5 3 Facts about skin disease: causes and prevalence 19 4 Social coping 27 5 The impact of skin disease on relationships 35 6 Children and skin disease 43 7 Treatment 1: The people (health professionals, skin camouflage and support groups) 55 8 Treatment 2: Psychology and skin disease 63 9 How do I . . .? 77 Useful addresses 89 References and suggested further reading 91 Index 93
£12.50
University of California Press The Biopolitics of Beauty
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Biopolitics of Beauty is gripping in its empirical narrative and in its theoretical framework, which demonstrates that empirical attention to beauty can bring together theories about medicalization and theories about affect. . . . Jarrín demonstrates that affect and biopolitical discourse shape how patients and plastic surgeons engage each other around questions of beauty, health, and social mobility." * PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review *Table of ContentsIllustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: The Biopolitical and Affective Dimensions of Beauty 1. The Eugenesis of Beauty 2. Plastic Governmentality 3. The Circulation of Beauty 4. Hope, Affect, Mobility 5. The Raciology of Beauty 6. Cosmetic Citizens Conclusion: Thinking of Beauty Transnationally Notes Bibliography Index
£27.00
Duke University Press Clothing and Difference
Book SynopsisExamines the dynamic relationship between the body, clothing, and identity in sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing from the insights of anthropology and history and influenced by developments in cultural studies, this volume investigates the relations between ideas about the self and those about the family, gender, and national groups.Trade Review“An excellent book. Clothing and Difference will contribute to knowledge about Africa as well as to the general topic of the communication process involved in dressing the body.”—Joanne B. Eicher, University of Minnesota“Innovative, rich, and engaging. This collection’s concern with how the body surface mediates constructions of identity in colonial and post-colonial Africa makes an important contribution to ongoing scholarship on the body, clothing, and consumption in anthropology, history, and cultural studies.”—Karen Tranberg Hansen, Northwestern UniversityTable of ContentsFigures Acknowledgments Introduction / Hildi Hendrickson I. Creating Social Identities 1. Virginity Cloths and Vaginal Coverings in Ekiti, Nigeria / Elisha P. Renne 2. "I Dress in This Fashion": Transformations in Sotho Dress and Women's lives in a Sekhukhuneland Village, South Africa / Deborah James 3. Mediating Threads: Clothing and the Texture of Spirit/Medium Relations in Bori (Southern Niger) / Adeline Masquelier II. Challenging Authority 4. Female "Alhajis" and Entrepreneurial Fashions: Flexible Identities in Southeastern Nigerian Clothing Practice / Misty L. Bastian 5. Dressing at Death: Clothing, Time, and Memory in Buhaya, Tanzania / Brad Weiss III. Intercultural Relations and the Creation of Value 6. Dressed to "Shine": Work, Leisure, and Style in Malindi, Kenya / Johanna Schoss 7. "Sunlight Soap Has Changed My Life": Hygiene, Commodification, and the Body in Colonial Zimbabwe / Timothy Burke 8. Bodies and Flags: The Representation of Herero Identity in Colonial Namibia / Hildi Hendrickson References Notes on Contributors Index
£19.79
University of Texas Press Painted Cloth
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue focusing on the social role of civil and religious clothing in Latin America during the 1700s.Trade ReviewFeaturing 75 objects—paintings, sculptures, prints, furnishings, clothing and other textiles—[Painted Cloth] documents a dynamic exchange of ideas, images and styles across Latin America and beyond in the 1700s. * Wall Street Journal *
£31.50
Duke University Press New Growth The Art and Texture of Black Hair
Book SynopsisThrough close readings of slave narratives, scrapbooks, travel illustration, documentary film and photography, as well as collage, craft, and sculpture, Jasmine Nichole Cobb explores Black hair as a visual material through which to reimagine the sensual experience of Blackness.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations viii Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. New Growth: Black Hair and Liberation 1 1. Archive: Slavery, Sentiment, and Feeling 25 2. Texture: The Coarseness of Racial Capitalism 57 3. Touch: Camera Images and Contact Revisions 97 4. Surface: The Art of Black Hair 131 Conclusion. Crowning Gestures 155 Notes 161 Bibliography 177 Index 193
£70.55
WW Norton & Co Fresh & Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms &
Book SynopsisTired of wondering what went into beauty products, holistic health and wellness coach Jules Aron decided to make her own. In Fresh and Pure, Aron explains how to use fruit, flowers, herbs and minerals to craft healthy beauty products with no preservatives or chemicals. With this guide, readers will be able to pamper themselves from head to toe with aromatic, forward-thinking potions.Trade Review"Help reduce pollution in the ocean by making your own beauty products. Fresh & Pure explains how to transform fruit, flower and herbs into body scrubs, face masks, lip butters, shampoo and hair conditioners that are kind to skin as well as the environment." -- Country Living"Simple kitchen-cupboard recipes for beauty, bath and body products, with aromatic, effective and entirely natural results." -- Psychologies
£15.19
WW Norton & Co Nourish & Glow: Naturally Beautifying Foods &
Book SynopsisWhat we eat directly affects our complexion and determines how we age. Diets rich in protein, healthy fats and good carbohydrates not only yield beautiful skin but also slow the aging process. With guidance from holistic health coach Jules Aron, eating for beauty is simple and pleasurable. Lavishly illustrated, Nourish and Glow lets you indulge in snacks, soups, salads and desserts you can feel good about.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co The Collagen Glow: A Guide to Ingestible Skincare
Book SynopsisAll the potions in the world won’t accomplish what a daily dose of collagen may do. Now that collagen is easier than ever to find and use, readers need The Collagen Glow. It includes information on how collagen is harvested, what to look for in an ingredient list and how to take it to the next level with an easy 10-step plan.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co The Olive Oil & Sea Salt Companion: Recipes and
Book SynopsisOlive oil and sea salt are staples in most homes. They’re the key to simple pastas, luscious cakes and savoury preserves. But their benefits don’t stop there! Did you know that this pair is packed with healthy potential? They can support digestion, help maintain healthy heart function and help regulate weight. What’s more, they’re among the best ingredients for natural home remedies. As she did with ginger and turmeric, Suzy Scherr now unveils the secrets of olive oil and sea salt. From easy recipes to personal wellbeing, Scherr gives readers the tools they need to support the lifestyle they want. Combine the two to preserve foods and stock the shelves for self-sufficiency, mix up recipes for sunburn soothers and lip balm, or get cleaning with natural shoe polish and countertop scrubs. Whether readers want to use the oil and salt together or separately, this newest edition to the Countryman Pantry series helps them achieve a greener, healthier lifestyle.
£11.99
Almuzara Manicura
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£18.41
Editorial Sirio LAS 50 MEJORES RECETAS DE COSMÉTICA NATURAL
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£13.80
Kitsune Books Manual de Maquillaje de Ojos
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£15.69
Almuzara Skintellectual. Inteligencia Cosmetica
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£16.93
Ned El Libro de la Cosmetica Natural
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£18.60
Urano World Skincare Para Una Piel Radiante
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£19.31
Redbook Cómo Prolongar La Juventud: La Revolución
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£26.44
Taylor & Francis Ltd Selling the Kimono
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£37.99
HarperCollins Publishers Fearless
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£30.36
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bobbi Brown Beauty Evolution
Book SynopsisA celebration of beauty across the generations.This positive-outlook guide for women reflects, as Bobbi says, What happens to us as we make our way through life, and how we can continue making ourselves better. Bobbi shares her candid views of her own beauty odyssey, as well as her formidable makeup expertise, to help women feel good about themselves at every age. In the engaging, down-to-earth style that''s pure Bobbi, she addresses the need-to-know issues we all face at one time or another -- from how to deal with changes in skin to what adjustments in makeup application are really necessary (and appropriate) as we get older. Also included are the personal, heartfelt thoughts of women from all walks of life -- all ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities -- reflecting on what beauty means to them. Their words serve to underscore Bobbi''s message that true beauty comes from having confidence and feeling good about who you are.
£17.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bobbi Brown Beauty
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£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Little Black Book of Style
Book SynopsisFrom Nina Garcia—fashion judge on Bravo’s hit Project Runway and author of Style Strategy and The One Hundred—comes her wildly popular New York Times bestseller The Little Black Book of Style. Here, in one indispensible volume, are Nina’s ultimate rules of style to help you uncover your own signature look.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Style Strategy
Book SynopsisFrom Nina Garcia—fashion judge on Bravo’s hit Project Runway and the New York Times bestselling author of The One Hundred and The Little Black Book of Style—comes Style Strategy: a perfect primer on achieving the best fashion look possible, with a strong emphasis on saving money in the process.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crazy Busy Beautiful Beauty Secrets for Getting
Book SynopsisWant your pout to look like Angelina's? Forgot to pack your eye-liner? Can't get that last bit of blush to come off? Traumatised by age spots that just won't go away? From creating perfect smoky eyes to a DIY sugar scrub, this title offers tips for daytime routines, nighttime glamour, travel, and other times you want to look and feel beautiful.
£11.42
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The EveryGirls Guide to Life
Book SynopsisShe has some great tips that are easy to apply and help make your life better" —Heidi KlumAccess Hollywood host Maria Menounos shares her own experiences and a set of hard-learned practical tips that every girl can apply to achieve her own successful, healthy life.Trade Review"One stop shopping! Maria shows us girls how to successfully juggle it all while looking fabulous. I love her lazy woman workout and yummy recipes!" -- Kim Kardashian "Although she's a beautiful woman, Maria is that rare individual who has learned how to retain her childlike enthusiasm for life and it shows in everything she does, especially this book. She is contagious in the most wonderful way. Can you tell I adore her?" -- Kathie Lee Gifford "Maria always has great advice and solutions! Whether it's getting ready for the red carpet or organizing your life, Maria always does it better, faster, and cheaper." -- Tori Spelling "She is a beautiful, hard working lady who has a will and way to make things work for herself! She has some great tips that are easy to apply and help make your life better" -- Heidi Klum "Why didn't someone give me Maria's book a few years ago??? I have wasted so much of my life looking for my other shoe! Maria is organized, down to earth, and sweet to boot. What a trifecta (and a great read)!" -- Hoda Kotb
£17.80
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lauren Conrad Beauty
Book SynopsisCovers what you need to know to maximize your own beauty potential.
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Everyday Supermodel My Beauty Fashion and
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£21.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Design Your Life
Book SynopsisThe internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur helps women look and be the very best version of themselves with this strong, sexy style guide filled with practical and inspirational tips and personal insights gleaned from her own journey in life and business.“As a teen, I’d draw the type of glamorous clothes and accessories I longed for. In retrospect I realize that I was a designing the life I wanted and would one day achieve.”As a designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and working mother, Rachel Roy has a unique perspective on how fashion defines who we are—and who we want to be. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood in California, she envisioned the life she lives today. The head of her own fashion business, she’s a successful, hard-working entrepreneur who believes through style we can help design the life we want to live.Design Your Life is the embodiment of Rachel’s ethos—a style guide
£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Aim True Love Your Body Eat Without Fear Nourish
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I absolutely love Kathryn's spirit. Her yoga classes keep me in shape, and they also help my soul feel light and happy. The energy that Kathryn extends is contagious and her book, Aim True is filled with love and fun. It's amazing!" -- Rachel Platten, singer-songwriter "Kathryn has helped me add strength and flexibility to my body, especially after having a baby, with fun and personalized workouts. I look forward to our sessions and feeling great about my body!" -- Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network Host "It is a blessing and a treat to escape into Kathryn's world. Her teaching is restorative to my mind, body, and soul." -- Blake Mycoskie, founder, Toms Shoes "Kathryn Budig is a transformational leader, rockstar yogi and an inspiring force in the world. Her work touches thousands of people worldwide." -- Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author "In an age that increasingly commercializes the ancient practice of yoga, Budig's wholesome, down-to-earth outlook is welcome, sure to aid readers of all shapes and sizes in establishing healthy food and exercise patterns while practicing self-love and acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly ONE OF WELL+GOOD'S 10 MOST EXCITING HEALTHY BOOKS TO READ IN 2016 -- Well+Good.com ONE OF MINDBODYGREEN'S 20 WELLNESS BOOKS WORTH READING IN 2016 -- mindbodygreen.com ONE OF SONIMA'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOGA TEACHERS IN AMERICA: "Though Kathryn Budig is relatively young (she's only been teaching for 10 years), she is known and celebrated around the world for her accessible and joyous approach, and her strong voice in the body-positive movement." -- Sonima.com ONE OF MINDBODYGREEN'S 8 INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS TO HELP YOU EMBRACE SELF-LOVE -- mindbodygreen.com "Whether your goal is to love who you are right now... or discover new ways to embrace the great balancing act that is life, this holistic approach to yoga, diet, and mindfulness has something for you... this guide is as beautiful as it is life-changing." -- Aspire Magazine
£19.32
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Just the Essentials How Essential Oils Can Heal
Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Just the Essentials, Adina Grigore sheds light on the confusing subject of essential oils-their components and therapeutic properties, how to know what you're really buying, and the best ways to use them to support your skin and health. With this info-packed book in hand, you'll not only benefit from Adina's friendly, accessible voice and her extensive professional wisdom, you'll be inspired to use these powerful natural healers to enhance your own routine." -- Jolene Hart, certified health coach and author of Eat Pretty Praise for Skin Cleanse: "Adina Grigore is...a total genius when it comes to natural and DIY beauty." -- A Cup of Jo "Skin Cleanse is in alignment with what I teach: that healthy skin comes from the inside out. Adina Grigore has busted the myths about cosmetics and has given us the tools to achieve glowing skin from our own kitchen." -- Alejandro Junger, M.D., author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean and Clean Gut "Skin Cleanse is the most comprehensive holistic guide to healthy skin I have ever come across. Her simple yet powerful recipes and guidance show readers how to 'feed' their skin and get great results." -- Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Way She Wears It
Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE insider's guide to revealing your personal style
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Makeup of a Confident Woman
Book SynopsisInternationally recognized makeup artist and trailblazing entrepreneur Trish McEvoy reveals her revolutionary, proven system that teaches women everywhere at any age to achieve total beauty security and confidence in this inspirational full-color playbook that is part empowering manifesto, part comprehensive how-to guide.Thousands of women, both celebrities and private clients alike, have turned to Trish McEvoy''s proprietary system for applying makeup, and looking''and feeling''transformed. Now, millions of women will have the opportunity to access her secret method in one complete, gorgeous book that goes beyond the basic step-by-step makeup lessons. Trish understands the power of beauty security. A woman with a positive self-image, can-do attitude, and sense of grace and calm will get what she wants out of life, and then some. But it''s not so easy to cultivate these qualities. Trish has a simple, 4-part solution. And it surprisingly starts with leveraging just a few minutes a day in a unique way. Even the most time-starved woman can do this, with lasting results.Compiling all of her best wisdom, Trish begins with a passionate and persuasive argument that makes clear the importance of self-care, then offers specific strategies to transform yourself from the outside in. Infused with Trish''s trademark charisma, this motivational, must-have resource is filled with highly practical takeaways and tutorials that will equip you with the tools to face life at your most beautiful and self-assured. The Makeup of a Confident Woman includes over 200 full-color illustrations.
£20.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Do What Feels Good
Book SynopsisHannah Bronfman is challenging us all to rethink our default standards of beauty and definitions of ‘healthy’ —and I, for one, couldn’t be happier to hear this from another woman of color in the wellness community. Do What Feels Good is a practical, inspirational, and beautiful guidebook to feeling good in your own skin.” --Gabrielle Union, actress and bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More WineAs a food lover, beauty product addict, exercise junkie, and wellness entrepreneur, Hannah Bronfman practically radiates confidence and health. But she’ll be the first one to admit that the road to wellness and self-acceptance hasn’t been easy. As a woman of color who grew up watching a close family member struggle with an eating disorder, Hannah’s had to forge her own path and create her own standards of beauty. And what she’s learned is this: Healthy is beautiful. And
£25.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Just Jessie My Guide to Love Life Family and Food
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£18.80
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Happy Skin Kitchen
Book SynopsisFrom Elisa Rossi, the creator and recipe developer of Happy Skin Kitchen, more than 100 everyday, skin-enriching, plant-based recipes for better health and a youthful radiant complexion.What is the secret to the clearest, most radiant skin of your life? The answer is right here on our plates. Feed your skin with exactly what it needs to glow and experience your own transformation with over 100 skin-enriching, plant-based recipes, packed with powerful nutrients to nourish your skin from within.Based on Elisa Rossi?s own journey of fighting hormonal cystic acne, and the latest science-based research with the input and expertise of nutritional therapist Sophie Trotman,Happy Skin Kitchenshares recipes with essential building blocks for a dewy complexion, strong nails, and luscious healthy hair. Slow the exterior signs of aging and prevent unsightly breakouts using Elisa?s 15 favorite secret ?skingredients,? fantastic for building collagen as well as delivering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Nourish your skin from the inside out with soulful soups and stews, pastas that pack a flavor punch, fermented foods, bountiful breakfasts, satisfying salads, and sweets and snacks that won?t result in a breakout. The path to flawless, youthful, supple skin starts in your own kitchen, without the need for expensive creams and treatments.
£29.75
Penguin Random House India Roots to Radiance
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£13.25
Time Warner Trade Publishing What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life Ageless
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£21.24
Random House USA Inc Hairstyled 75 Ways to Braid Pin Accessorize Your
Book SynopsisSpruce up any outfit with your best accessory—your hair! You don’t need to be a professional to get show-stopping hair. Hairstyled presents 75 deceptively simple techniques for creating your favorite high-fashion hairstyles. Dress up your everyday look with a ballerina bun or accessorize with a scarf bow. Turn heads at special occasions with the woven crown braid or a regal bouffant. Each style has how-to photographs that are easy to follow, and chapters dedicated to a variety of hair lengths and textures help you update your look whether you have a pixie cut or long, curly tresses. With product tips and countless ideas for accessorizing your ’do and inventive variations on classic styles, Hairstyled is your guide to getting gorgeous hair every day.
£16.19
Random House USA Inc Beautiful Brows The Ultimate Guide to Styling
Book SynopsisPut Your Best Face Forward!How many times have you plucked, waxed, trimmed, stenciled, or penciled your eyebrows -- or paid someone else to do it for you? It's hard to control the outcome of these methods when you're at home standing in front of a mirror or in a salon letting a stranger make the decisions for you. Now whether you do it yourself or go to a pro, Beautiful Brows puts you in control: Discover the best brow shape for your face.Learn what to do with too much or too little hair.Determine the pros and cons of waxing vs. tweezing. Maintain your new look. Filled with illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Beautiful Brows will show you the secrets for getting the look you want, whether it's sexy, elegant, polished, professional, or just plain beautiful.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Amazinger Face
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£36.00
Penguin Random House Australia French Complexion The Secrets to Beautiful Skin
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£22.06
Random House Canada Beyond Soap
Book SynopsisIn this surprising and remarkably practical book, Dr. Skotnicki reveals the harmful effects of modern skincare habits and provides a step-by-step guide to preserve the microbiome, fight aging and develop beautiful, problem-free skin.Women, men and children are having more skin problems today than ever before. Sensitive skin prevalence has skyrocketed, and the number of people reacting to cosmetics is climbing. Why? Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki argues that the cause is a key element of our contemporary lifestyle: the grooming and beauty habits that the advertising and personal-care product industries have encouraged us to pursue. Those miraculous cleansers, creams and balms we're buying to protect our outer layer may actually end up harming the body's largest organ. In Beyond Soap, Dr. Skotnicki argues that the best state for normal skin is the natural state—the one that avoids disturbing the skin's protective barrier and the bact
£16.11
DK The Science of Beauty
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£17.22
Harmony/Rodale The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough The Superb
Book SynopsisThe Amazing Antioxidant Everyone Is Talking About! Are you looking for an effective way to fight the effects of aging and free radical damage? Would you like to reach and maintain your body's optimal health? There may be no stronger way than with antioxidants—and there may be no stronger antioxidant than alpha lipoic acid. This remarkable coenzyme, which occurs naturally in younger bodies but gradually diminishes with age, may very well be one of our best defenses against disease and aging. In this balanced and informative book, Burt Berkson, M.D., shows you how supplementing your diet with alpha lipoic acid might help: • Protect against heart disease • Prevent or treat complications of diabetes • Prevent the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease • Protect against cancer and strokes • Fight chronic liver disease • Combat the aging process •
£12.34
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fashions of the Roaring 20s
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Clothing and Accessories from the 40s 50s and 60s
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hats
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage Fashions for Women
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£25.19
