Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books

Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling style guide from the cohost of What Not to Wear It’s clear why Women’s Wear Daily hails Stacy London as “the Dr. Phil of fashion.” Since 2002, she’s transformed hundreds of guests on TLC’s hit show What Not to Wear. But London has more than just impeccable taste. She has a gift for seeing the core emotional issues behind a disastrous wardrobe. By sharing her own struggle with self-esteem, London illustrates how style develops con­fidence. Including invaluable fashion tips, advice, and a revelatory makeover section, ­The Truth About Style is for London’s legion of fans—and everyone who longs to enhance and celebrate the body she has.

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Book SynopsisFrom the girl who taught you HOW TO WALK IN HIGH HEELS, the must-have guide for year-round fabulousness!Trade Review'Everything important we know, we learnt from Camilla.' * Grazia *'For tips to give your life more sparkle than a Swarovski crystal, look no further.' * Red *'If your lust for life has taken a sabbatical, this book can help you get it back' * Eve *'A Lonely Planet for the twenty-something girl.' * Company *'Camilla knows everything. Everything.' * Observer *'Not only genuinely useful, but leaves you on a high, lifted by her breezy wit and addictively effervescent attitude.' * Mail on Sunday on HOW TO WALK IN HIGH HEELS *this practical guide'll transform you into an all round fabulous person * Closer *for all those shoeaholics and fashionistas out there, the latest book by style guru Camilla Morton, A YEAR IN HIGH HEELS, has just hit the shelves. Morton has crammed some fascinating fashion tales, trivia and shoe history - as well as holiday style secrets of the fashion elite, including Manolo Blahnik, John Galliano and Heidi Klum - into a single book. * Daily Express *a bible to any girl who puts a pair of Jimmy Choos ahead of boring necessities like oxygen * News of the World *

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Book SynopsisA global, up-to-the-minute guide to navigating the fast-changing world of skincare, written by an expert at the heart of the business.Trade Review'Excellent, brilliantly researched and wonderfully comprehensive' - Funmi Fetto, Vogue Contributing Editor'The new skincare beauty bible' - Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times'Unbelievably comprehensive' - StylistTable of ContentsPreface: Skin is In • Introduction: The Big Issues • 1. Get the Glossary: The Essentials of Good Skincare • 2. Wakeup to MakeUp: Beauty Tips for Brighter Skin • 3. On the Go: Skincare Outside the Bathroom • 4. The Night Shift: Skincare Before Bedtime • 5. SOS: Skincare Saviours • 6. At the Derm: Your Guide to Skincare Procedures • 7. The Back of the Bottle: Decoding Cult Products • Tips and Notes • Acknowledgments • About the Author • Index

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Book SynopsisAnyone can reverse facial aging using the author's six-step programme and the products that he recommends. In his book, the author presents the truth about the causes, prevention and treatment of facial ageing. It presents the accessible, basic technical information that readers need to empower themselves.

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Book SynopsisThe passionate and elegantly dark tale of desire, obsession and deceit.Trade Review'Dazzling... a first novel of originality and, yes, beauty' The Times'A richly drawn cast of twisted characters... lyrical... beguiling' Vogue'Kate Howard's marvellous debut novel creates a seething, sensual idiom entirely its own. Exquisite, earthy, witty - this is a book of rare beauty, about beauty. In this intensely-imagined, elegant and erudite novel, the story of a 16th century Italian woman's quest for beauty springs vividly to life' Wendy Wallace, author of The Painted Bridge'A historical novel in the old fashioned style... deliciously complex and intelligent' Essie Fox, author of The Goddess and the Thief'Richly drawn historical novel' Sheerluxe, Summer Reads 2016'Brilliant... kept me guessing until the end' Lisa Cox, Nudge'Kate Howard s exceptional debut novel should be enjoyed in sips like fine wine, to better savor the lush, evocative prose all the way to the satisfying finish. It sent me immediately to my cosmetic shelf to decipher the real ingredients of all those miracle creams for which I have paid so dearly, even as I remembered that the more things change, the more they stay the same especially human nature' Brenda Rickman Vantrease, bestselling author of The Illuminator'Vivid, dark and utterly compelling... a rich, lush novel and Kate Howard is a wonderful new voice in historical fiction' Imogen Robertson, author of Theft of Life

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Book SynopsisFrom 'Alive & Klippin' to 'Barber Blacksheep' and 'Bright 'n' Bleach' to 'Curl up and Dry', an affectionate and hilarious book of over 150 full-colour photographs of UK hairdressers' shop fronts

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Book SynopsisFinally, the ultimate guide to all things beauty from THE experts in clean living. Written by the editors of Gwyneth Paltrow''s lifestyle collective, goop, this must-have beauty bible will shed a definitive light on topics such as what to eat, the importance of sleep, the power of antioxidants, and the impact of exercise, while offering tactical advice for skin issues and acne, as well as clean makeup product suggestions. Readers will also find beauty tutorials from some of goop''s expert makeup artists and hair stylists. GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY will feature delicious skin-boosting recipes and 100 gorgeous photographs of real women, and of course Gwyneth and other goop friends and family, all of whom will share their own secrets, routines, and beauty rituals.

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Book SynopsisA magical guide. Aerin Lauder, Founder & Creative Director of AERIN and Style & Image Director of Estée LauderFrom three generations of French beauty experts, Ageless Beauty the French Way is the ultimate book of tips, products, practices and French beauty secrets in ten categories such as Hair, Skin, Makeup, Sleep, and Perfume.While many women are passionate about the best skin care lines, hair treatments, and beauty practices, Clémence von Mueffling has that passion in her DNA. Both her mother and grandmother were beauty editors for French Vogue, and Clémence proudly continues their legacy in Ageless Beauty the French Way, a luxurious, entertaining, unparalleled guide to every French beauty secret for women from all walks of life. Learn the most effective ways to let your natural beauty shine through; that double-cleansing your face is the only way to go; that there is more to choosing the perfect perfume than you ever imagined; and that

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Book SynopsisAlun Withey is a Senior Lecturer in History, University of Exeter, UK, and has recently completed a Wellcome Trust-funded research project Do Beards Matter?: Facial Hair, Health and Hygiene in Britain, 1650-1900'.Trade ReviewAlun Withey's fluent and attractive account greatly enlarges the scope and historical grounding of an intriguing subject which is too often treated lightly. It is particularly valuable for the attention it gives to health, class, race, and institutional practices, as well as for its speculations about change over time. * Dr Margaret Pelling, University of Oxford, UK. *Table of ContentsIntroduction Section One – Facial Hair, Health and Medicine 2. Medical Conceptions of Facial Hair, c. 1650-1750 3. The Faces of Politeness: Beards and Beardlessness in the Eighteenth Century 4. The Imperial Beard, c. 1850-1900 Section Two – The Practice and Practices of Shaving 5. Barbers and Barbershops in Early Modern Britain 6. Shaving and Being Shaved, c.1600-1750 7. Barbering in Decline? Barbershops and Shaving, 1745-1900 Section Three – Facial Hair, Class and Hegemony 8. The Bearded Classes: Facial Hair and Social Status, 1700-1900 9. Cleanse and Control: The Institutional History of Facial Hair, c. 1700-1900 Section Four – The Marketplace for Shaving 10. The Material Culture of Shaving, 1650-1750 11. The ‘Outward Gentlemen’: Marketing Shaving Products, c. 1750-1850 12. Selling Shaving in the Age of the Beard: Men’s Personal Grooming, c. 1850-1900 Index

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Book SynopsisSarah Heaton is Head of English at the University of Chester, UK.Trade ReviewA thick, tangled and deliciously idiosyncratic history of hair ... There is plenty to inform and intrigue. * Times Literary Supplement *An excellent contribution to this very significant period in the story of hair, this book offers specific insights from a range of disciplines and authors. The chapters manage to weave into each other to demonstrate the ways in which hair and our contemporary modes of understanding it are embedded in the fascinating period of change that is the Age of Empire. -- Donna Bevan, Southampton Solent University, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor's Preface Introduction: Empires of Hair and their Afterlives, Sarah Heaton 1. Religion and Ritualized Belief, Richard Leahy 2. Self and Society, Jonathon Shears 3. Fashion and Adornment, Patricia Hunt-Hurst 4. Production and Practice, Sallie McNamara 5. Health and Hygiene, Janice M. Allan 6. Gender and Sexuality, Sarah Heaton 7. Race and Ethnicity, Elizabeth Way 8. Class and Social Status, Elizabeth Carolyn Miller 9. Cultural Representations, Sally West Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisDidem Ekici is Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

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Book SynopsisDid you know Avocados contain around 20 minerals and vitamins which are essential to good health? But a medium avocado contains more calories than a Mars bar? Who cares? They're delicious and can be used in everything from salad to soup. And make a fabulous face mask!Super Food: Avocado containsFeature spreads - covering the history of avocados, plus health benefits, how to use avocado to dye fabric and grow your own. Delicious food and drink recipes - from snacks, starters, mains and desserts. Enjoy a bacon and egg baked avocado with a mango, avocado and spinach smoothie for breakfast!Health and beauty recipes - make your hands beautiful with an avocado, olive oil and lemon treatment, or brighten dull skin with an avocado exfoliant.Food is super! There''s all sorts of things you can do with fruit and veg - and not always what you''d expect. Whether it''s cooking delicious dishes, looking after your teeth or making facepacks, there''s all kinds of int

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Book SynopsisRenowned Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer is the expert on whom Hollywood''s top celebrities rely to maintain their radiant complexions and to reverse the effects of aging. Now, he offers readers his groundbreaking, 3-Step Method to rejuvenate their skin at home. Based on years of clinical research, Dr. Lancer''s regimen stimulates the skin''s own transformative healing power for lasting results. He provides a road map to help readers navigate the mixed messages of today''s dermatological advice, avoid expensive invasive treatments, and see through the empty promises of so many beauty products. He recommends the most effective skin care products for every budget from drugstores, department stores, and spas. He suggests surprising lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and stress management that support beautiful skin. Whether the reader wants to maintain youthful skin or reverse the aging process, Dr. Lancer''s Anti-Aging Method offers a comprehensive program for ageless, raTrade Review"I love Dr. Lancer. I've been using his skin care products for years and the results are amazing. The other day I was even mistaken for a porcelain goose!" -Ellen Degeneres"Dr. Lancer is the best of the best. He's the only skincare doctor I ever recommend to people because he's just, simply put... that GOOD." -Ryan Seacrest"I trust Dr. Lancer as my all-knowing skincare guru. Dr. Lancer and his products are perfection." -Kim Kardashian"Getting results is important to me, and so is transformation. I rely on Dr. Lancer to keep my skin as fit as my body. In this book, Dr. Lancer gives you his simple, at-home method to bring your skin to life and to make it glow. His comprehensive program goes way beyond skin care, because your lifestyle choices are visible in your skin's appearance. You do not have to go to Beverly Hills to get star treatment. Reading Younger will give you the benefit of Dr. Lancer's genius. You will see big changes quickly, so get moving." -Jillian Michaels"Dr. Lancer, thank you for always giving me a 'sexy pussycat doll' makeover. Can't live without my skin buffers! -Robin Antin"Since being introduced to Dr. Lancer, the overall psychology, wisdom, and routine has been a major game changer in my life. As a woman in the beauty business, and being continuously on the go, his approach combined with his treatments and products have not only significantly changed my skin, but also the way I carry out my daily tasks." -Cristina Ehrlich

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Book SynopsisEnliven the body and tap into the full force of female energy with these natural recipes for total body decadence, including Rose’s Lustrous Lakshmi hair mask, Revitalizing Body Scrub, and Nourishing Face Oil, each made from everyday household ingredients.

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Book SynopsisCreate naturally sumptuous personal-care products to pamper every part of your body. Master herbalist Greta Breedlove presents easy-to-follow recipes for making your own masks, rubs, and lotions that rival those found at high-end spas and specialty shops. Harness the properties of natural herbs to create unique products that soothe your body, smell lovely, and are free from any harsh ingredients.Table of ContentsThe natural approach to a beautiful body; what natural ingredients can do for you; getting started; herbs & the sun; herbs for the hair & scalp; herbal rituals for a beautiful face & neck; herbal massage; herbal body wraps & skin treatments; bathing rituals; herbal hygiene; herbs for the feet & hands; putting it all together.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy naturally strong and glowing hair. In this holistic guide to hair care, Mary Beth Janssen shows you how to promote vibrant hair without resorting to harsh chemicals. With simple recipes for all-natural products that you can make at home and healthful approaches to cutting and coloring, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve the hair you’ve always wanted. Discover how Ayurvedic philosophy can rejuvenate your hair and what foods can unlock your hair’s natural vibrancy. Great hair has never felt so good!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the refreshing feeling that comes from taking a few minutes out of each day to pamper yourself. Offering dozens of all-natural recipes for hydrating facial steams, luxurious milk baths, cleansing skin creams, and more, Stephanie L. Tourles fills this little book with proven techniques for unwinding and recharging. Her simple and practical suggestions for maintaining your overall well-being no matter how hectic your schedule is will help you to delight in the benefits of thriving health and radiant beauty.

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Book SynopsisMaking your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free of fragrances, parabens, and toxins. You’ll also learn to make simple and safe lip balms and glosses. Many recipes include ingredients that help promote healthy skin, and the in-depth ingredient glossary and at-a-glance substitution chart identify properties such as oil-absorbing and healing, while also highlighting vegan options, so you can create cosmetics that meet your skin’s needs and reflect your personal values.

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Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Hair, a primary marker of our mammalian nature, is an extraordinary indicator of economic and social standing, political orientation, religious affiliation, marital status, and cultural leanings, among other things. The meanings of hair are deep, powerful, and so strongly embedded in cultural conditioning that they are usually understood unconsciously (and all the more strongly for that). In untangling its myriad meanings, Scott Lowe reveals just how little we control our hair, no matter the style: each and every passer-by decides on its significance anew. From Hittites to hippies and Pentecostals to porn stars, Hair combs through a ubiquitous personal yet public object, a charged and carefully managed dead thing. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewThe profundity of Hair is intertwined with its sheer simplicity. Scott Lowe has deconstructed a subject that defies deconstruction. This is a global, biological, socio-cultural consideration of a reality we all intuitively understand, yet rarely admit: Haircuts explain people. Which could come across as pedantic, were it not for the fact that Lowe is also effortlessly funny. Unless you're a barber, this is the only book on hair you need to read. * Chuck Klosterman, author of Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs *Hair is a hilarious, informative, and provocative look at the significance of hair in human culture. Part of Bloomsbury Academic’s Object Lessons, 'a book series about the hidden lives of ordinary things,' this short volume considers the biology, removal, styling, and fetishizing of hair as practiced by people around the world. It discusses the variety of religious reasons, and methods, for depilation and for hair cultivation. Scott Lowe was the perfect author for such a book, writing in his characteristic wit … This book would make an excellent addition to a course on material religion. * Nova Religio *An informative, often hair-raising (excuse the pun) journey about how the great religions of today as well as those that have faded away, or cultures, modern and old, have dealt with hair, or lack or length or style of it, both as a unifying, defining symbol as well as differentiating one, or of conformity. But Lowe, who tempers his insights with wit, is always respectful and non-judgmental … Above all, Lowe’s is a sobering account of how we can use something we have no control over naturally but can only manipulate to so many purposes. * BDC News *Table of ContentsI. Introduction II. Biology of Hair III. Responses to It Removal Covered Uncut Manipulated Magical Hair Cutting as Civilization, Control, and Marker of Domination Hair and Mourning IV. Conclusions: What Does It All Mean? Index

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Book Synopsis'Dull skin, oily breakouts, wrinkles - argh, when will it end?! You've tried 'miracle' product after 'miracle' product ... Ingeborg van Lotringen, top beauty-industry watchdog and journalist, provides the answers. She knows the good, the bad, and what the beauty industry doesn't necessarily tell you. For more than twenty years, she's been testing and researching every possible skincare product and treatment. Put down that expensive little jar with its sparkling top. Great Skin is about finding skincare tailored to you. Your skin is unique and has its own special requirements. With Ingeborg, you'll become your own expert and soon pick products like a pro so that your skin will look brighter and healthier - for life.Trade Review'Cuts through all the beauty fluff.' FARRAH STORR, ELLE; INSTYLE BEST BEAUTY BOOK; COSMOPOLITAN BEST BOOK; 'Your new beauty bible.' COSMOPOLITAN; 'Expert advice.' THE SUN; 'Must Read' BEST MAGAZINE; 'Get the book club on to... Great Skin.' EVENING STANDARD; '[For] any budget.' DAILY MAILTable of Contents1 Get to know your skin 11 PART ONE: YOUR ROUTINE 17 2 A skincare regime 19 3 Skin type 25 4 Gold Standard: cleansing 28 5 Double-cleansing 31 6 Avoid sulphates 36 7 And skip bar soap as well 40 8 Cleansing oils 43 9 Oiliness 48 10 Cleansing brushes 51 11 The function of toners 54 12 Gold Standard: moisturising 58 13 Choosing a moisturiser 60 14 The skin's lipid barrier / acid mantle / microbiome 65 15 Stop press: probiotics 68 16 Gold Standard: sunscreen 71 17 Choosing your sunscreen 75 18 Antioxidants 80 19 Skincare is like brushing your teeth 84 PART TWO: PROBLEM-SOLVING ACTIVES 87 20 Cell regeneration 91 21 'Collagen-banking' 94 22 Niacinamide /vitamin B3 97 23 Peptides 99 24 Retinoids / vitamin A 102 25 Picking a retinoid 106 26 Ascorbic acid / vitamin C 115 27 The ascorbic acid conundrum 120 28 Exfoliating acids 125 29 How to use acids 131 30 Acid percentages are misleading 138 PART THREE: SKIN ISSUES 143 31 Uneven pigmentation 145 32 Redness is a trend 150 33 How to beat said trend 155 34 Types of redness 158 35 Acne 168 36 You can subdue acne 174 37 Don't hesitate to call in an acne pro 183 38 Serums 187 39 Face oils 194 40 Eye cream... 200 41 Night cream... 204 42 Masks 206 43 Skincare has a running order 210 44 Packaging matters 215 45 'All natural' is best-not 218 46 Skincare 'nasties' 225 47 How to spy a great product 234 48 Great products can be expensive 241 49 Lifestyle 244 50 Injectables 248 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 252 INDEX

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Book SynopsisDo you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and moustaches more popular than ever, this delightful little book sets out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not required, then it will show you how to wax, polish and maintain your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition. Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous facial-hair aficionados, from Karl Marx to Des Lynam; a breakdown of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history, including an explanation of why the beard was considered sacred by the ancient Greeks and slovenly by ancient Romans. So whether it’s the Handlebar or the Chevron; the Goatee or the Spade – peruse this book for hints and tips of how to handle your facial fuzz.

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Book SynopsisMaintaining a healthy appearance and good hygiene is an important factor in a person's sense of wellbeing. As people age, this does not diminish but the body becomes more sensitive and deserves to be treated in a different way. This practical handbook is specifically designed to assist carers in looking after their clients' appearances as well as their health, providing a wealth of information on health and beauty care for older people.Throughout the book, Sharon Tay, an experienced beauty therapist, gives detailed and easy to follow instructions on appropriate cosmetic techniques such as manicures, pedicures, herbal remedies, hair removal, skin care and makeup application. These techniques avoid damaging treatments and the overuse of harmful products that often cause unwanted skin, nail and hair problems. Question and answer sections are also included, highlighting some of the common concerns and queries. Brimming with beauty and health care tips, this book is ideal for carers looking to improve quality of life for their clients and will also be of interest to anyone needing advice on sensitive beauty treatments.Trade ReviewThe book achieves its aims of providing simple tips on health and beauty for older people and conveys a positive message about the right to looking and feeling good whatever one's age. -- SS Older Peoples NewsletterTable of ContentsDisclaimer. Introduction. 1. Cosmetics. 2. Fingernail and Toenail Disorders, Manicures and Pedicures. 3. Herbal Remedies and Essential Oils. 4. Hair Removal Methods for Women. 5 Nutrition and Health. 6. The Skin. 7. Skin Care and Makeup. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-follow guide shows how you can achieve that flawless and pretty look, but stay natural and real at the same time. This book will show you how to: - Look after your skin so that it looks healthy and beautiful - Apply your foundation perfectly to contour your face - Emphasise your eyes for a natural or a smokey evening look - Choose your lip colour and apply your lipstick - Match your make-up to your prom dress or party clothes It also includes make-up tips and must-haves for your handbag. Author Emily says: I have written this book to teach you the art of applying perfect makeup, and to help you create the right look for you, your skin and most importantly your age.Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Beautiful Skin; 3. The Perfect Base; 4. Emphasise Your Eyes; 5. Pretty Lips; 6. Play with your Looks; 7. Prom Queen; 8. Party Girl; 9. Pre-teen Princess; 10. Top Ten Tips; 11. 5-minute Looks You'll Love; 12. Top Tips for Summer Skin; 13. Top Tips for Winter Skin... 14. The Beauty of Nature; 15. Aloe Vera - Nature's Gift; 16. Your Questions Answered; 17. Be Inspired; Acknowledgements. Index.Trade Review'A lovely, well-presented book. Easy to read and totally addictive in its content' Nichola Joss. 'Personally I love this book'. 'If I'm after a specific look or just to try something new it has the information I need'. 'There are good ideas on how to change your make-up to achieve a variety of different looks from party girl to a 1950's classic'. 'I'll be able to pass on some handy tips to other people - all in all a great book'. Members from www.thebabywebsite.com.'If you know a young lady or an older make-up shy one buy them this book'. www.biteablebeauty.com.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Beautiful Skin; 3. The Perfect Base; 4. Emphasise Your Eyes; 5. Pretty Lips; 6. Play with your Looks; 7. Prom Queen; 8. Party Girl; 9. Pre-teen Princess; 10. Top Ten Tips; 11. 5-minute Looks You'll Love; 12. Top Tips for Summer Skin; 13. Top Tips for Winter Skin... 14. The Beauty of Nature; 15. Aloe Vera - Nature's Gift; 16. Your Questions Answered; 17. Be Inspired; Acknowledgements. Index.

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the bestselling How to Look Pretty Not Plastered for teenagers, How to Look Beautiful Forever is for women of all ages who love makeup. From 17 to 70 and beyond, learn how you can create new looks for yourself and look beautiful forever.Experienced make-up artist Emily-Rose will guide you step-by-step through:The basics of looking after your skin whatever your age.Identifying which colours suit you best.Applying flawless foundation while minimising dark or tired under-eyes and concealing blemishes and spots.Shaping your eyebrows to frame your face perfectly.Achieving beautiful eye make-up quickly and effortlessly.Keeping your lips looking gorgeous and kissable.The art of contouring, including how to achieve super-model cheekbones in one minute flat. How to Look Beautiful Forever includes express makeovers for every age and practical tips for make-up in minutes - even how to apply your make-up on the way to work!Table of Contents 1: Shopping for Makeup 2: The Foundation of Beautiful Makeup 3: Simple Steps to Beautiful Makeup 4: Learning the Art of Contouring 5: Makeup through the Ages 6: Creating a Naturally Beautiful You 7: Wedding Makeup Tips 8: Makeup for Busy Mums 9: Express Makeup 10: Makeup in Minutes 11: Considering Semi-Permanent Makeup 12: Makeup and Glasses 13: Before and After Enhanced Beauty 14: Credits 15: Index

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Book SynopsisA real gentleman knows that it is essential to be well-groomed, and while a bit of moisturizer will help, it is not enough. Our Butler’s guide is the ultimate source of information for looking pukka. It need not take long either, and this short guide cuts to the chase: skin care, including the best shaving techniques, hair care, from the mop on your head to nasal hair trimming, style guide (with tips on what to wear for what occasion), and taking care of your clothes and shoes. This simple valet guide will get you dressed to perfection to impress the ladies and the gents.

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Book SynopsisWith interest in natural skincare rocketing and Blend-It-Yourself Skincare listed among the Top 5 Trends for 2018, there is a thirst for straight-forward information and simple guidance that helps those seeking a natural lifestyle to take control of their own skincare and ingredients. Vital Skincare helps you understand why it is vital to look after your skin, to know the vital products and practices for healthy skin and learn how to add vitality to your skin and routines using the natural ingredients that grow around you. This is not a beauty book! Vital Skincare will help you to: Take control of your own skincare and be confident in your choices, feel and look your best every day, naturally, work with the body you have, in the time you have available, limit the pollutants and alien chemicals in your body and the environment, be more in tune with the natural world in the way you live and with the products you use and learn a natural approach that doesn't cost the earth. By appreciating the many roles skin performs and understanding its natural system you can love and look after your skin simply. Using fresh, local ingredients brings nature into your daily routines to help make you happier, healthier and smarter. It's never too early or too late to start knowing your skin.Trade ReviewA fascinating and informative book with ravishing photographs and careful instructions; this is how the natural world can help us to look fabulous and be philosophical all at once. --Joanna Lumley Vital Skincare is a beautiful book, with easy to follow, inspirational recipes to enthuse everyone to make their own natural beauty and skincare products in harmony with their own skin. Most of the ingredients can be grown at home or foraged locally: I love that I already have so many of the ingredients close to hand at home, for truly personal skin care. --Stephanie Hafferty, author of No Dig Organic Home & Garden & The Creative Kitchen. In a world where we're exposed to so many pollutants and toxins, going back to nature with our skin care is one of the most vital changes we can make. Not just our skin, but for our hormones and overall health too. Vital Skincare is an extensive guide to every single step of an effective green beauty ritual, full of simple practices, techniques and homemade recipes that can be implemented immediately for more radiant skin. Whether you're battling acne, eczema or just want a bit of extra glow, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to deeply explore natural beauty whilst learning the science behind healthy, beautiful skin without any of the toxic junk! --Amy Saunders, Natural Acne Coach

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Book SynopsisAsian Bridal Look Book is a photographic guide to gorgeous bridal hair and make-up specially created by top Asian celebrity make-up artists.

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Book SynopsisYour face defines you. It influences how people perceive you at work, at play, and even at home. But what if something about your face doesn't make you feel like the real you? In The Park Avenue Face, dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono reveals how to achieve flawless, undetectable plastic surgery so you can fix what you don't like, restore what you've lost, or prevent signs of aging. From his elite Park Avenue aesthetic surgery center, Dr. Jacono has enhanced tens of thousands of faces not by prescribing an arbitrary standard of beauty, but by amplifying each patient's individual beauty for totally natural results. A global authority in advanced facial plastic surgery, he has presented clinical research and conducted live surgery in front of peer audiences at over 100 plastic surgery symposiums around the world, including at Harvard, Yale and Stanford Universities. Now, he's ready to share his expertise with you. High-end Park Avenue clients want to fight the signs of aging while highlighting their best features. They want lips that look like their own lips, eyes that look like their own eyes. They want facial features in line with their ethnicities. Park Avenue clients want to look powerful yet approachable, wise yet fresh, and above all, natural. With Dr. Andrew Jacono's advice, you can have the Park Avenue Face no matter who you are or where you live. The Park Avenue Face also highlights a trend unique to the United States—a distinct difference between conceptions of beauty on the west coast versus the east coast. Where the West Coast Style is often about changing your personal signature, the East Coast Style prioritizes maintaining your personal signature. Through this up-close look at coastal trends, the reader will learn how to define and achieve a natural look—a face that reflects the person they have always been, and the person they strive to be, not someone they don't recognize in the mirror. If you want a face with character and depth that looks ageless and don't want a stretched, artificial or generic look, Dr. Jacono will show you how to get there. If you are considering any kind of facial enhancement, from minor and non-invasive treatments such as simple injections or a laser treatment to more involved surgical procedures such as a full-on facelift, this is your resource. The Park Avenue Face will show you how to avoid the quacks, the fads, the financial waste, and the dangers. Dr. Jacono will help you determine how you want to look and how best to get there. Featuring fascinating patient anecdotes, dozens of before-and-after photographs showing what the various procedures can accomplish and line drawings by veteran medical illustrator William Winn, this comprehensive guide will fully prepare you to step into a doctor's office and discuss your facial enhancement options. You'll know how each treatment works, how long you will take to recover, and how much change you can expect. If there is something about your face you think is holding you back—decide if making a change is right for you. Let The Park Avenue Face guide you to becoming your best you.Trade Review“An honest look behind the curtain at today’s advanced facial enhancement options from a world leader in the field and the one I trusted with my own face.” —Dr. Paul Nassif, plastic surgeon and television personality“I have known Dr. Jacono for many years and have always been very impressed by his superior surgical skills, teaching abilities, and amazing results in facial rejuvenation. His surgical knowledge and teaching abilities have helped educate younger surgeons from all over the world, making Dr. Jacono an internationally renowned expert and one of New York City’s premier facial plastic surgeons.”—Dr. Renato Saltz, internationally recognized plastic surgeon and former president of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery“Dr. Jacono has been a go-to plastic surgery resource for over ten years. From commenting on celebrity procedures to discussing upcoming aesthetic trends, he’s always on the pulse of what’s hot.”—Beth Sobol, senior editor at E! News“Social media are replete with information on facial rejuvenation. Though some of the information may be useful, more commonly it is self-serving and far from accurate. This work by an experienced professional accurately and effectively provides details of available options in a balanced fashion.”—Foad Nahai, MD, editor in chief of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and former president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery“The happiest patients are the ones who do their research and find the best fit for them. This book will help you understand what you want and how to get it—no matter where you live.” —Jamie Rosen, contributing editor at Town & CountryTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionHow to Use this Book PART ICHOOSING A LOOK FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE Chapter 1. East Coast Versus West Coast: What’s Your Beauty Style?What Patients WantThe East Coast StyleThe West Coast Style Chapter 2. It’s All About ProportionProportion Defines BeautyUsing the Golden Ratio to get the Proportions You Want PART II PLASTIC SURGERY 101: THE BASICS Chapter 3. Quacks, Scams, and Botched Faces: How to Avoid Becoming a Plastic Surgery VictimStep One: Take Your Internal TemperatureStep Two: Don’t Be the First One on the BandwagonStep Three: If It’s on TV at Midnight (or Any Time), Step Away from Your Credit CardStep Four: Ask Others for Good RecommendationsStep Five: Use RealSelf.com as a ResourceStep Six: Read ReviewsStep Seven: Choose a Specialist and Fully Vet Your SurgeonStep Eight: Look at Online Before-and-After Photographs with a Critical EyeStep Nine: Be Vigilant During Your ConsultationStep Ten: Trust Your Gut Chapter 4. Begin with the SkinSkin FundamentalsProtecting Your Skin from the SunTopical Skin Care for Aging SkinThe Beauty Diet: Six Super Antioxidants and Nutrients for Aging SkinIn-Office Skin Resurfacing: Peels, Mechanical Exfoliation, IPL Therapy, and Lasers Chapter 5. Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation with Injectable TreatmentsInjectable FillersFat Transfer/Stem Cell FaceliftInjectable Fat Dissolver: KybellaInjectable Wrinkle Relaxers: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin PART IIIFINDING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU Chapter 6. Open Your EyesWhat Happens to Your Eyes as You AgeNonsurgical Eyelid LiftsSurgical Eyelid Lifts (Blepharoplasty)Unique Characteristics for Asian Eyes Eyelid Surgery for MenBotched Upper Eyelid Surgery: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItBotched Lower Eyelid Surgery: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat Happens to Your Forehead/Brow as You AgeNonsurgical Forehead/Brow ProceduresSurgical Forehead/Brow Lifts Forehead/Brow Lifts for MenBotched Forehead/Brow Lifts: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Eyelid and Forehead/Brow Surgery Chapter 7. Perfect Your NoseUnderstanding Your Nasal Anatomy Before RhinoplastyWhat Happens to Your Nose as You AgeNonsurgical Nose Job (Liquid Rhinoplasty)Surgical Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)Unique Characteristics for Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty for MenBotched Rhinoplasty: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery Chapter 8. Do Your Lips a ServiceNatural Lip Aesthetics: The Importance of ProportionWhat Happens to Your Lips as You AgeNonsurgical Lip ProceduresSurgical Lip ProceduresLip Augmentation Surgeries Lip Lifts Lip Procedures for MenBotched Lip Procedures: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Lip Surgery Chapter 9. Your Face as Sculpture: Shaping Cheeks, Chins, Ears, and HairlinesYour Facial Skeleton StructureWhat Happens to Your Facial Structure as You AgeNonsurgical Cheek and Chin AugmentationSurgical Procedures for Cheeks, Chins, and JawsForehead Rejuvenation Unique Characteristics for Asian Facial Restructuring Facial Restructuring for MenBotched Facial Structure Surgery: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Facial Structure SurgeryDon’t Forget About Your EarsNonsurgical Ear ProceduresSurgical Ear ProceduresWhat to Expect After Ear SurgeryRestoring Your HairlineWhat Happens to Your Hair as You AgeNonsurgical Hair Restoration ProceduresSurgical Hair Restoration ProceduresWhat to Expect After Hair Restoration Surgery Chapter 10. Jawlines and Necks that Defy GravityWhat Happens to Your Jawline and Neck as You AgeNonsurgical Jawline and Neck ProceduresSurgical Jawline and Neck Procedures Jawline and Neck Procedures for MenBotched Neck Surgery: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Jawline and Neck Surgery Chapter 11. Don’t Fear the FaceliftWhat Happens to Your Face as You AgeSurgical Facelift ProceduresMini Facelifts (Short Scar and S-Lift)SMAS FaceliftsDeep Plane and MADE FaceliftsOther FaceliftsEndoscopic Midface LiftsUnique Characteristics for Asian Facelifts Unique Characteristics for African American Facelifts Facelifts for MenBotched Facelifts: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix ItWhat to Expect After Facelift Surgery Chapter 12. Anesthesia and HealingAnesthesia: General or Local? Pre-Surgery Dos and Don’tsHomeopathic Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen ConclusionAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex

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