Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books

Book SynopsisYou may have heard Janey Lee Grace waxing lyrical about all things alternative on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2 and on Channel 5's the Wright Stuff. It was the many hundreds of emails Janey received on the Steve Wright Show that led her to become a kind of 'holistic spokesperson' for her life long passion for eco and alternative health issues and which led to her first book, Imperfectly Natural Woman. Building on the success of that first book, Janey has created a pocket book packed full of all her best kept secrets, to fast-track you to the best in realistic holistic living. It's perfect to carry round with you, to remind you that you can indeed have your 'imperfectly natural' cake and eat it!

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Book SynopsisWearing perfume is often limited by the cost of designer brands. Blending your own fragrance takes perfume wearing to another level. You can design your own perfume to suit your mood, your character and your lifestyle - and, of course, your budget! Make Your Own Perfume guides you through individual aromas, showing you how to design and structure perfume for yourself and for others. It includes blending tips to help you create your own range of gorgeous signature scents and fragrances that you can wear as often as you like. In this book you will discover how to: - Identify the fragrance families and choose which ones are better suited to different occasions - Classify both natural and synthetic oils into 'note' categories to enable you to balance your perfume - Make tinctures and infusions to use in your perfumes - Dilute your perfume blend to become a body spray, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, pure perfume, or aftershave - Package your perfume - and choose appropriate names for it - Create perfume blends for pot pourri, reed diffusers and other room scenting products.Contents: Introduction; 1. Tools of the Trade; 2. A Sensible Approach to Health and Safety; 3. Creating Your Perfume; 4. Natural Versus Synthetic; 5. Aroma Oil Profiles; 6. Structuring and Building Your Perfume Blend; 7. How to Dilute Your Perfume Blends, 8. Finishing Touches; 9. Making Tinctures and Infusions; 10. Making Other Fragranced Products; 11. Perfume Blend Formulations; Resources; Index.Trade ReviewContent was fabulous...a brilliant book. rosaleengallagher.wordpress.com. This wonderful book... is packed full of delicious perfume recipes for you to make at home, to create your very own signature scents... Simply Beautiful MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Tools of the Trade; 2. A Sensible Approach to Health and Safety; 3. Creating Your Perfume; 4. Natural Versus Synthetic; 5. Aroma Oil Profiles; 6. Structuring and Building Your Perfume Blend; 7. How to Dilute Your Perfume Blends, 8. Finishing Touches; 9. Making Tinctures and Infusions; 10. Making Other Fragranced Products; 11. Perfume Blend Formulations; Resources; Index.

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Book SynopsisAs Kylie Jenner put it, “Check out this inspiring photograph from…@vladamua! " From opulent to optical illusion, Vlada’s art is a blend of make-up and magic that transform her lips into canvases. MUA royalty, her work is washed across the internet, lips dripping and bedazzled, transformed by talent and a vision that’s helped shape the beauty industry. Featuring over 200 photographs of Vlada’s work, Art of the Lip is a sumptuous tome to flip through and marvel at the minute, painted details on her lips in each photo. Gloss, lipstick, sequins and jewels transform Vlada’s skin in hundreds of different images, with looks inspired by nature, jewellery, pop culture and more. Much more than just lipstick, Vlada’s art is a showcase of makeup’s power and an artist’s innovation.

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of essential oils through easy, nontoxic recipes for daily home use (dishwashing liquid and a bleach alternative), beauty (toners and essential oil perfumes), and more.

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Book SynopsisLisa Potter-Dixon’s Easy on the Eyes: The Pocket Book of Eye Make-Up Looks has all the make-up know-how you need to take you from desk to dancefloor. The first section, Prep, Prime, Perfect covers all the best beauty secrets and info on how to achieve the perfect base for an Insta-worthy finish. Lisa helps you to create the perfect brows to frame the eyes following step-by-step photographs. Whether you’re looking for a fun and youthful or elegant and sophisticated look, Lisa will show you how to make the most of your eyes, with hints and tips to suit all eye shapes, colours and styles. Smokin’ Eyes is packed with ways to master stunning smoky eyes in 5, 15 and 30 minutes. Liner Looks has a selection of quick liner looks from which to choose the perfect look for you – from the classic flick to statement graphic. Finally, it’s time to bring on the Wow Factor with a section on super-creative looks from high-gloss lids to using high-impact glitter. Lisa’s fail-safe techniques and advice accompanied by amazing photography make this the beauty book you won’t want to be without.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Essential Oils is a modern guide to enhancing your life and wellbeing through the power of essential oils. Featuring a directory of 45 of the most popular and interesting oils that will help boost your mood, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing, this book will teach you about each oil, from its properties and scent to where it came from and how best to use it. Discover which oils you need most and how to apply them. Whether you use Lavender to improve to feel calm, Lemon to boost energy levels or Rose to reduce anxiety, this practical guide offers an accessible approach to natural healing. Learn to indulge in a relaxing evening skincare routine with the 10 essential oil recipes, including bath salts and a soy candle, and simply switch off as this book shows you how to harness the power of these incredible oils.

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Book SynopsisFANS OF INDIA KNIGHT''S EXPERT BEAUTY ADVICE WILL NOT STOP THANKING YOU FOR THIS GIFT! ''India Knight is a LEGEND in the beauty industry. I am OBSESSED with her column because you can trust her to get it right every single time!'' Charlotte TilburyWith beauty, as with so much else, knowledge is power.Here''s all of mine. Why has my favourite eyeliner stopped looking flattering? What can I do about the skin on my neck? Am I too old for contour? What is contour? Every week, tens of thousands of women turn to India Knight''s beauty column in the Sunday Times Style Magazine, to be directed to beauty products that really work by someone they can trust - and who understands how much this stuff matters.It matters because looking, and therefore feeling, like yourself at every stage of life is fundamental.In this brilliant, essential, reassuring book, India has distilled her beauty wisdom into practical advice for every part of the face and beyond: from tips for thinning lips and thinning hair, to the best skincare for older faces, to the make-up products that really make a difference, to demystifying the scientific jargon beloved by the beauty industry.If you would rather not use 35 products on your face every morning or watch how-to videos on TikTok, or if you have ever looked in the mirror and found yourself thinking ''Who is that?'', then India Knight''s Beauty Edit is the book you''ve been waiting for.''Women shouldn''t aim to look younger, they should aim to look better, and India Knight totally gets that. Her beauty advice is solid gold'' Bobbi Brown''I love India''s beauty advice'' Victoria BeckhamTrade ReviewDarlings, India Knight is a LEGEND in the beauty industry, I am OBSESSED with her column because you can trust her to get it right every single time! * Charlotte Tilbury *I love India's beauty advice * Victoria Beckham *Women shouldn't aim to look younger, they should aim to look better, and India Knight totally gets that. Her beauty advice is solid gold * Bobbi Brown *The Sunday Times columnist brings us a compendium of her essential advice for midlife beauty. From why certain makeup no longer flatters as it used to, to skincare for your neck, this is brimming with practical wisdom. * inews, The best new books to read in November 2023 *Everything India Knight writes about turns to gold ... Demystifies the world of cosmetics with her usual matter-of-fact wit * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisWhy French women of a certain age are the consummate hostesses, homemakers, and style icons--and how you can be, too. Frenchwomen--particularly those 40 and over--are role models for stylish and gracious living, what the French call l''art de vivre.American-born fashion journalist Tish Jett, who has studied these women for years, shared their beauty secrets in her first book, Forever Chic. Now she explores why Frenchwomen of a certain age are master hostesses and homemakers, expert practioners of les bonnes manières as well as everyday elegance, savoir-faire, and as a result, la joie de vivre. Jett explains how to entertain like a Frenchwoman, including a glimpse into the typical French larder from which a delicious meal can be thrown together with ease, to detailed instruction on laying a beautiful table and crafting a perfect cheese plate (did you know that when cutting from a wedge of cheese, slice from the back to the point, which is the heart of the cheese, and as such considered the best part and not to be lopped off so others cannot enjoy it). She explores everyday style and elegance, disclosing how to create that special bien dans sa peau (to feel good about oneself) sensation so coveted by Frenchwomen. Jett also shares the importance of discipline, which goes hand in hand with beauty--a well-ordered closet, be it for clothes or linens, translates to easy everyday elegance. With tips on adjusting your beauty and style regimes seasonally, charmingly packaged with color illustrations, Living Forever Chic is a delightful gift for the Francophile in your life.

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Book SynopsisA thick, tangled and deliciously idiosyncratic history of hair. Times Literary SupplementThe Middle Ages were a time of great innovation, artistic vigor, and cultural richness. Appearances mattered a great deal during this vibrant era and hair was a key marker of the dynamism and sophistication of the period. Hair became ever more central to religious iconography, from Mary Magdalen to the Virgin Mary, while vernacular poets embellished their verses with descriptions of hairstyles both humble and elaborate, and merchants imported the finest hair products from great distances.Drawing on a wealth of visual, textual and object sources, the volume examines how hairstyles and their representations developedoften to a degree of dazzling complexitybetween the years AD 800 and AD 1450. From wimpled matrons and tonsured monks to adorned noblewomen, hair is revealed as a potent cultural symbol of gender, age, sexuality, health, class, and race.Illustrated with aTrade ReviewA thick, tangled and deliciously idiosyncratic history of hair ... There is plenty to inform and intrigue. * Times Literary Supplement *[A] thoroughly researched, theoretically grounded volume that sheds needed light on the cultural significances of hair in medieval visual and literary culture. -- Holly Flora, Tulane University, USATable of ContentsSeries Preface Introduction 1. Religion and Ritualized Belief, Alexa Sand 2. Self and Society, Hanna Hopwood 3. Fashion and Adornment, Laura Diener 4. Production and Practice, Laura Diener 5. Health and Hygiene, Fernando Salmón and Montserrat Cabré 6. Gender and Sexuality, Martha Easton 7. Race and Ethnicity, Kim M. Phillips 8. Class and Social Status, John Friedman 9. Cultural Representations, Penny Howell Jolly Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisFrom Dale Pinnock, aka the Medicinal Chef, comes his fully updated and revised The Clear Skin Cookbook, which shows that we can all increase the appearance and overall radiance of our skin, simply by eating the right foods and incorporating a variety of macronutrients into our diets. This full colour cookbook is the definitive guide to understanding your skin''s health and rejuvenating its youthfulness.Packed with mouth watering recipes - for breakfasts, soups, starters, mains, desserts, snacks and drinks - you will soon discover how easy it is to choose and prepare dishes that are not only tasty but which also enhance skin healing and help to combat the effects of ageing. The Medicinal Chef reveals the vital vitamins and magic minerals in everyday ingredients, which can maintain optimum skin health. The book includes help for all common skin conditions, from acne and eczema to psoriasis.

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Book SynopsisA decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic herbs and flowers; mixing creams, lotions, and tonics; and following Ayurvedic practices and creating mindful rituals, she has not only healed her life but has also become a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all-natural beauty and lifestyle.Whole Beauty is her radiant next step, a practical, inspiring, stunningly beautiful guide to following a whole beauty practice at home. Here is the recipe for Rose’s iconic rose hip facial serum, as well as 40 other recipes for masks and exfoliants, hair-care products and detoxes, and even DIY deodorant and toothpaste. She explains Ayurvedic practices, such as dry brushing and oil pulling, and home-cleansing rituals, such as smudging with burning sage; shares a dozen tonics, including Celestial Nog and Summer Lover; and offers an entire chapter on the use of essential oils, both on the body and in the home. From natural beauty solutions like a Blushing Bride Chickpea Face Mask to showing how to tap into the full force of female energy, Whole Beauty is a complete guide to revitalizing your life.Trade Review“Shiva Rose’s Whole Beauty book holds the secret to inner well-being.”—Vogue.com “Shiva Rose’s new book will turn you into a goddess.”—MarthaStewart.com “Whole Beauty overflows with soul-nourishing rituals. . . . Lush photography is balanced with Shiva’s galvanizing writing on how to live a life of intention. . . . Shiva’s insights on choosing crystals, drawing the most de-stressing bath of all time, and finding your mantra are reason enough for keeping Whole Beauty bedside; we thumb through it whenever we’re feeling a bit adrift.”—goop “Shiva’s book is loaded with good advice and wisdom. I will be prescribing it to my patients.”—Alejandro Junger, MD, author of Clean and Clean Gut “This book is literally life-changing. Shiva makes us think about taking care of ourselves both physically and spiritually, and I love that she shows us how to do it step by step.”—Molly Sims, actress, model, and author of Everyday Chic “A devotee of ancient beauty practices and yet elegantly modern, Shiva advocates self-care with soothing rituals and luxurious flora-focused recipes that release inner radiance. This beautiful book is like a spa day for my senses and my soul.”—Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations and author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care “Shiva has been shedding her light on all things wellness and beauty for years. The beauty in Shiva is that she is completely herself. She shines, whatever the weather, with a sensuality, a freedom, and a generosity that you will fall in love with when reading Whole Beauty.”—Garance Doré, photographer “Being around Shiva constantly reminds me to slow down, live naturally and beautifully, and make time for self-care.”—Jenni Kayne, fashion designer “These pages hold the graceful wisdom, sacred journey, and genuine alchemy of Shiva’s personal transformation, consciously gathered and reminding us of the magic in nature’s bounty.”—Carolyn Murphy, model and actress “Reading Whole Beauty will gently cradle you back to you. To your innate, true path. Whole Beauty offered me the most soulful and gentle advice in how to transform my self-care into ceremonious rituals steeped with intention, pleasure, and joy.”—Athena Calderone, creator of EyeSwoon and author of Cook Beautiful “Whole Beauty is exquisite—a crystallization of Shiva’s unique perspective, sensitivity, research, intuition, and intelligence that teaches us about the multidimensional nature of beauty, its ability to transcend the physical, space, and time and to heal deeply.”—Nitsa Citrine, creative director of SunPotion “Shiva’s work in the wellness movement has been a trailblazing force of change. She is a maverick artist, mother, and Earth guardian.”—Guru Jagat, founder of the RA MA Institute

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Book SynopsisBe happy, healthy, and beautiful! Victoria Edwards offers the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available, with hundreds of recipes for beauty, health, and physical and emotional well-being. Edwards guides you through making perfumes, bath and massage oils, aphrodisiacs, and health care supplements. Learn about the properties of essential and carrier oils, and master classic recipes for healing and relaxation. You’ll soon be creating customized blends for you and your friends that promote tranquility and strength.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine.Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an effect both on our own levels of wellness and the health of the world around us.PLANT-BASED BEAUTY is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and replacing them with self-care rituals to look forward to. Jess Arnaudin helps to de-code the language, myths and science surrounding natural ingredients and shares recipes and her favourite beauty foods as part of her philosophy of 'Inside Out Beauty'.

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Book SynopsisFrom shaping your beard to the ultimate skincare routine, this sleek volume offers hacks, techniques and tips to keep you looking fine as hell. Discover natural alternatives to keep costs down and tackle bathroom bottle clutter. With this advice-filled book you’re just a page-turn away from looking great and feeling even better.

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Book SynopsisNatural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert shows you how to make your own lotions and potions that are kind to your skin and the environment. Most of us use a huge variety of beauty products on our skin and hair every day, but the majority of these contain a variety of chemicals and toxins that can be harmful to you and to the environment. Now, you can create your own beauty essentials with these 35 facial, body and hair recipes. From a neroli hydrating spritz to a macadamia and jojoba moisturiser, a mango and lime body butter to a lemon and tea tree foot balm, and a bergamot and grapefruit wake-up wash to a cocoa butter lip balm, the hardest part is choosing which of the pampering projects to try first. Each recipe has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, comprehensive lists of equipment and ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions – you'll wonder why you ever bought beauty products in the first place.

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Book SynopsisBlack Women's hair is a topic that has been at the centre of contemporary conversation for some time. This informative book explores the rich cultural history of Black Womens' Afros, weaving in anecdotal tales from Black women along the way. Exploring the ways in which Black women's natural hair is often politicised and judged, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro chronicles the ways in which the styling of Black Women's hair has influenced popular culture and intersected with Black expression.Complete with intimate interviews and real-life stories about natural hair journeys and the hunt for hair products, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro is a powerful exploration into the Black Woman's Afro - celebrating the versatility and diversity of Black women's natural hair.Trade ReviewA Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro is the book we've been waiting for on Black hair experiences * gal-dem *A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro covers a gamut of topics related to Black hair, including the history and politics of the afro, microaggressions and cultural appropriation, as well as the science of Black hair and the industry that surrounds it. * Stylist Magazine *I'm really obsessed with A Quick Ting On - the afro hair and plantain one in particular. * Candice Carty-Williams *

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Book SynopsisLove for the senses unites Maru Godas' triple devotion to flowers, body care, and art in Organic Beauty. A beautifully illustrated guide to self-care, this book will teach how you to create your own cosmetics using only natural products. Learn what plants to use, how to collect and prepare them, and create your own masks, scrubs, balms, butter, hair lotions and much more with detailed step-by-step instructions. Full of beautiful, illustrated guides, Organic Beauty will help you help you take control through knowledge and the ability to make your own cosmetics, allowing you to leave behind brand names for self-care that’s guilt-free. Get back in touch with nature and celebrate the planet as you celebrate yourself.

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Book SynopsisA crimson fish wrestles a man. A horned demon stares menacingly. These vivid scenes are tattoos, created in pain, incised in the flesh of the Yakuza, Japan''s feared secret society of gangsters. They are the visions of the Irezumi, the legendary tattoo artists, who spend years creating living masterpieces. Photographer Sandi Fellman describes this strange and violent world both in her text and in her stunning, large Polaroid photographs.

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Book SynopsisYour Best Skin is your essential skincare manual, breaking down the science of your skin in a friendly, trustworthy and accessible way.Pharmaceutical scientist and beauty writer Hannah English takes an unbiased, science-backed dive into everything you need to know about caring for your skin, as she destigmatises skin conditions and asks us to stop blaming our diet and hygiene.Including quizzes to help you understand your skin, Hannah teaches you how you can heal yourself with your own beauty ritual that is actually tailored to your own needs. You'll even learn how to read a skincare label by decoding all the science jargon. Skin issues are legitimate medical issues and Hannah teaches us that science is up for the job of healing them. The best part is that there is a miracle cream, you just have to understand what’s right for you.Including photography, infographics and diagrams, Your Best Skin makes caring for your skin easy.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the power of essential oils to enhance holistic health and wellbeing. Aroma has a potent, positive influence on the brain, promoting physical and mental healing. Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils is a unique, stunningly illustrated guide to the properties and uses of 86 essential oils from basil to ylang-ylang. Try 30 home remedies and essential oil recipes, learn how to apply them safely, and create essential oil combinations to treat common ailments. Plus, make feel-good, fragrant products for the body and home using techniques such as blending, aromatherapy massage, and steam inhalation, alongside natural beauty treatments.Written by the experts, Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils will bring the rejuvenating benefits of aromatherapy into your life.Trade Review[F]amiliarise yourself with the healing properties of essential oils * Psychologies *Homeopath and Naturopath Susan Curtis has dedicated her life's work to promoting natural health and natural ways of life ... here she shares some of her discoveries in this bible of home remedies. * The Green Parent *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Understanding essential oils 1: What are essential oils? 2: How essential oils work 3: How essential oils are extracted 4: Choosing essential oils 5: Where do oils come from? 3: Using essential oils 1: How essential oils enter the body 2: Applying essential oils 3: Storing essential oils 4: Using essential oils safely 4: A – Z of essential oils 1: Mimosa 2: Yarrow 3: Buchu 4: Fragonia 5: Lemon verbena 6: Galangal 7: Dill 8: Angelica 9: Rosewood 10: Tarragon 11: Mugwort 12: Birch 13: Frankincense 14: Ylang ylang 15: Elemi 16: Caraway 17: Cedarwood 18: Camphor 19: Cinnamon 20: Cistus 21: Lime 22: Neroli 23: Petitgrain 24: Bergamot 25: Lemon 26: Grapefruit 27: Mandarin 28: Orange 29: Myrrh 30: Coriander 31: Cumin 32: Cypress 33: Lemongrass 34: Palmarosa 35: Citronella 36: Carrot seed 37: Cardamom 38: Eucalyptus 39: Fennel 40: Wintergreen 41: Helichrysum 42: Star anise 43: Jasmine 44: Juniper 45: Bay laurel 46: Lavender 47: Manuka 48: Litsea 49: Chamomile 50: Tea tree 51: Cajuput 52: Niaouli 53: Lemon balm 54: Peppermint 55: Nutmeg 56: Myrtle 57: Basil 58: Marjoram 59: Oregano 60: Geranium 61: Parsley seed 62: Allspice 63: Pine 64: Black pepper 65: Patchouli 66: Tuberose 67: Ravensara, Ravintsara 68: Rose 69: Rosemary 70: Sage 71: Clary sage 72: Sandalwood 73: Summer savory 74: Benzoin 75: Clove 76: Tagetes 77: Thyme 78: Fenugreek 79: Valerian 80: Vanilla 81: Vetiver 82: Violet 83: Plai 84: Ginger 5: Base oils 6: Essential oil recipes 1: Blending essential oils 2: Perfect blends 3: Additional ingredients 4: Aromatherapy blends 5: Home and body fragrances 6: Pampering and beauty 7: Healing remedies 1: Digestive problems 2: Respiratory complaints 3: Circulatory problems 4: Fluid retention and urinary tract infections 5: Muscle and joint problems/general aches and pains 6: Skin and hair 7: Allergic reactions 8: Mind and wellbeing 9: Women’s health 10: Men’s health 11: First aid 12: Treatment charts 8: Glossary 9: Index 10: Resources 11: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisStep back in time to an age of Hollywood glamour, summer-lovin’ or punk rock, with this gorgeous collection of vintage hair and make-up styles to re-create at home. The desire for all things vintage has truly made its way back into fashion and, as the demand for classic clothing increases, so do the iconic hair and make-up looks to match. With styles from every decade between the 1920s and 1980s, you can re-create the beautiful looks made famous by the music, movie stars and top trends of the times. At a time of dancing, cocktails and underground parties, enter the Jazz Age with the style of a confident Society Gal, perfecting smoky eyes and pin curls to match that little black, beaded dress. Or channel the colourful liberation of the Swinging Sixties where big beehives and dramatic lashes went hand in hand with the groovy patterns found in clothing and accessories. As the iconic looks and style of the last century catwalk their way back into the mainstream, Vintage Beauty Parlor has all the tips and trends you need to become a vintage icon.

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Book SynopsisThis is a modern, practical guide on how to grow and make your own skincare products, no matter how big your garden. This handbook enables you to switch from toxic to nourishing skincare products that are better for you and the environment. Harness the therapeutic power of plants and natural ingredients to look after your skin – the body’s largest organ – simply, gently and effectively. Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Skin – understanding what the skin is and how we take care of it; Chapter 2: Plotting My Skincare Garden: What to grow and how to arrange it; Chapter 3: Choosing Skincare Plants: The top 22 skincare plants to grow and forage for and their beneficial properties; Chapter 4: The natural skincare garden through the seasons: What to do to maintain your garden through the year and how to harvest and store your plants; Chapter 5: Basic formulations and 30 skincare recipes, including skincare teas cleanses, oils, creams and more; Sustainability – how to make a Natural Cleaning Spray and Botanical Household Soap. Silvana takes you on a holistic journey, guiding you through planting the seed in the soil to growing harvesting, storing, creating and bottling your home-made herbal skincare.

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Book SynopsisEach year the average woman spends hundreds of pounds on skincare products, only to be disappointed when the hype outplays the performance. Empowering women to break this cycle, Dr Jessica Wu shares the secrets to transforming your skin from the inside out.Feed Your Face is an easy-to-use, 28-day diet plan that will help you banish blemishes, wipe out wrinkles, shed unwanted pounds and generally feel better - in your clothes and in your skin. Along the way, you will learn how to separate skincare fact from fiction, as Dr Wu explains why:* A slice of pizza and a glass of Cabernet can prevent an impending sunburn* Milk doesn''t always do a body good - dairy products are a major cause of acne* Almonds can ward off grey hairsPacked with patient testimonials, entertaining illustrations and celebrity anecdotes from stars including Katherine Heigl, Feed Your Face is as entertaining as it is informative.Trade ReviewThe key to looking younger is not copious amounts of Botox or plastic surgery, it's a diet that will naturally hydrate and improve your skin's texture, as Dr Wu's Feed Your Face Diet has done for me * Maria Bello, actress *Feed Your Face is an indispensable guide to maintaining glowing skin and more importantly a healthy body. It's refreshing to see a dermatologist highlighting nutrition so prominently. This clear, concise guide offers a wealth of information on the right foods to tackle skin problems and prevent aging. There are also some fabulous tips on natural beauty solutions and how to avoid sun-damaged skin. I will certainly be following some of Dr Jessica Wu's advice * Dawn Mellowship, author of Toxic Beauty and freelance journalist *In the entertaining and informative Feed Your Face, Dr. Jessica Wu, a dermatologist, discusses what to eat, and what not to eat, for various skin problems. Want, say, stronger hair? Make sure to get enough cysteine (a building block of keratin) from sources like pork, egg yolks, onions, garlic, broccoli and wheat germ; and silicon, found in pill form or in green beans and spinach -- Hilary Howard * New York Times *Dermatologist to the stars, Dr Jessica Wu, reveals how to achieve glowing skin without breaking the bank . . . Featuring stories from celebrities as well, it's an eye-opening read * Star magazine *Filled with tips on what foods can help banish wrinkles, acne and blemishes, this beauty bible won't disappoint * Woman *

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Book SynopsisEver think of making your own beauty products, handmade, high performance, healthy alternatives to just about every chemical laden product you currently put on your face and body? It''s easier than you think! In Make It Up author Marie Rayma shares the recipes she has developed through years of trial, error, and testing to come up with the very best. This is real makeup and skincare: bright lipsticks, quality mineral powders, long-wearing eyeliners, and masks and cleansers that yield results. Rayma walks you through natural ingredients available online or at health food stores. These awesome oils, butters, clays, and minerals will replace the petroleum products, artificial colours, and lab-created mystery fragrances that have untold effects on our bodies. Products can be tailored for individual needs,from swapping out ingredients not suitable for sensitive skin to whipping up the perfect colours suited for any complexion. With easy-to-follow instruction, Make It Up provides more than 40 essential cosmetics and skin care projects so you can make just what you want, when you need it.

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Book SynopsisMaking your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you'll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.

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Book Synopsis"My life is a constant battle between vanity and laziness. This book has brokered the perfect peace deal!" - Graham NortonShould I tint my eyebrows?How can I get a squarer jawline?Which style of trouser would make my legs look longer?Leading lifestyle columnist and magazine editor, Jeremy Langmead, has men constantly asking him for answers to these questions and more.In Vain Glorious, he teams up with Harley Street aesthetic doctor David Jack to lift the lid on all the anti-ageing and beauty secrets now available for men, from Botox to hair thickening treatments. Dr Jack provides the medical expertise, whilst Langmead test-drives the products and procedures on offer - sharing often hilarious snapshots of his own hit-and-miss journey of rejuvenation, as well as sartorial tricks and insider tips from his time editing Esquire and running the men's fashion website mrporter.com. Vain Glorious is an honest and practical guide to help men feel comfortable in their own skin.Trade ReviewFunny, fast and fact-filled. Always a treat to witness Jeremy's adventures in the shallows of male vanity. * Richard Madden *Clear, concise, packed with info and hilariously candid - contains every single thing men need to know about looking good. It's like a bible. * India Knight *Epically judgy, revoltingly superficial and terrifyingly funny, Jeremy Langmead is a monster of vanity. I can think of no one on Earth or any other planet better qualified to write this book. * Alex Bilmes, Editor of Esquire UK *

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Book SynopsisA guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic and dermatological problems with practical instruction on how to perform treatment techniques.Thambirajah explains the energetic imbalances which cause skin diseases and the problems of early ageing, and describes how they can be treated successfully. Skin problems occur because the Blood, Qi, yin and yang of the body are not in balance and the book discusses how these can be balanced by acupuncture therapy. The therapy for a cosmetic problem has three steps: 1) to balance the body energies that cause the problem, 2) to treat the problem locally, 3) changing the diet and lifestyle of the patients with these problems. Concepts are accompanied with useful illustrations throughout, demonstrating the methods described. This second edition also contains new material on needling and massage techniques. This is a comprehensive and authoritative textbook on the topic for practising acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you follow Suzi's advice for everyday living, you could change your life * You *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the best-kept beauty secrets from three generations of editors and experts at Vogue Paris . . .''French beauty secrets that''ll give you some ooh la la!'' DAILY EXPRESS''Breaks down everything you''ve ever wanted to know about French beauty'' INSTYLE_______ Your guide to French beauty will guide you through . . . Simple changes to your beauty habits, from the correct way to wash your hair to the vital items no make-up bag should be without How to give your skin a healthy glow in just a few simple steps Advice for women of all ages, Jeunesse, Plenitude and Maturite, to ensure energy, confidence and happiness Which self-tanners to use and how to apply for a beautiful, healthy, summer tan The four pillars of French wellness: food, posture, exercise and movement you need and dormez-vousAnd much more . . . Clémence Von Mueffling draws on her family''s wisdom and passion to show how you can achieve effortless French beauty at any age. Filled with tips, intimate anecdotes and expert interviews, Ageless Beauty is sure to become every woman''s definitive beauty guide._______ ''A delicious dose of effortless chic, timeless glamour, priceless beauty secrets, self-care and self-confidence'' Sarah Brown, former Beauty Director, VOGUE''This book is a magical guide, with expert advice in three categories so women of all ages will feel it is specifically tailored to them'' Aerin Lauder, Style and Image Director of ESTEE LAUDER

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one.

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Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive guide, Susan Miller Cavitch covers everything you need to know to make your own soaps. Learn the basic techniques for crafting oil-, cream-, and vegetable-based soaps, and then start experimenting with your own personalized scents and effects. Cavitch provides tips for making more than 40 different specialty soaps, showing you how to design colorful marbled bars and expertly blend ingredients to create custom fragrances. You'll soon be making luxurious soaps at a fraction of the cost of boutique products.Important Notice Early printings of this book contain a recipe variation in a sidebar note on page 36. As a result of further testing, author Susan Miller Cavitch and Storey Publishing strongly recommend that you do not try this variation. Adding honey when you are combining the sodium hydroxide and water may result in a stronger reaction with more intense heat. The mixture may bubble up quickly and come out of the pot, posing a potential hazard.

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Book SynopsisYour short cut to stylish home hairdressing Ever wondered if you could hack it at cutting your friends'' and family''s hair, or could even make it as a full-blown stylist? If you''ve got a little creative sparka love of crafting or painting or a talent for home makeoversand an obsessive yen to redo the dos you see around you, it''s more than likely you can make the cut. The new edition of Haircutting For Dummies shows you how to draw out your inner artist and bring your ideas to glorious life on the heads of your nearest and dearestand will help shave dollars off your beauty budget into the bargain! In a free-spirited, chatty style, master stylist and social media corporate beauty consultant Jeryl E. Spear sits you down for a comprehensive snip-and-tell overview of how to reproduce the latest short, medium, and long hairstyles, as well as fancying things up with cutting-edge techniques like slicing, notching, and layering. Jeryl also provides a drawerful Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Shopping, Talking, and Acting Like a Pro 5 Chapter 1: Setting Up Shop: Kitchen Beauticians 7 Chapter 2: Strapping On Your Tool Belt 13 Chapter 3: Beauty Show and Tell 27 Chapter 4: Typecasting Different Hair Personalities 35 Part 2: Mastering Basic Techniques, Stat! 45 Chapter 5: Understanding Head Shapes, Elevations, Angles, and Guides 47 Chapter 6: Parting Ways: Sectioning Hair for Successful Cuts 61 Chapter 7: Dressing Up the Ends 67 Chapter 8: Cuddling Up to Clippers 79 Part 3: Maintaining Hair Moxie 93 Chapter 9: Making Bangs and Frames 95 Chapter 10: Cutting Your Crowning Glory 113 Chapter 11: Perfecting Touch-Up Cut. 131 Part 4: Getting Snippy 145 Chapter 12: Getting Snippy and Clippy with Women’s Short Styles 147 Chapter 13: Getting Snippy with Women’s Mid-Length Styles 163 Chapter 14: Getting Snippy with Women’s Long Styles 183 Chapter 15: Getting Snippy with Men’s Styles 197 Chapter 16: Getting Snippy with Children’s Styles 211 Part 5: Making Your Haircuts Shine 231 Chapter 17: Setting the Stage for Cuts and Styles: Caring for the Hair and Scalp 233 Chapter 18: Handling the Sticky Stuff 255 Chapter 19: Everything You Need to Know about Heat-Styling Tools 261 Chapter 20: Styling Tips and Tricks 275 Chapter 21: Cleaning Up Your Act 297 Part 6: The Part of Tens 307 Chapter 22: Ten Slices of Advice on Cutting Kids’ Hair 309 Chapter 23: Ten Hair Fails and Fixes 315 Chapter 24: Ten Bits of Advice for Thinning Hair 321 Index 329

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Book SynopsisEdith Snook is Professor of English at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada.Trade ReviewA thick, tangled and deliciously idiosyncratic history of hair ... There is plenty to inform and intrigue. * Times Literary Supplement *Individually, Edith Snook’s international team of historians and literary scholars brings fresh new perspectives to nine key themes in renaissance hair. Collectively, the volume powerfully explores the extent to which, from 1450 to 1650, when sumptuary laws policing European fashion were at their most influential, social distinctions overruled personal preference to dictate – and reflect – how people styled and cared for their hair. -- M A Katritzky, Open University, UKA fascinating collection of essays written from a wealth of disciplinary perspectives … This wonderful volume looks at hair as a cultural artifact whose colour, cut or arrangement, modest covering or disheveled disarray communicated a wealth of information about an individual. This is a valuable contribution to Renaissance and early modern history of the body and material history. -- Sara F. Matthews-Grieco, Syracuse University, ItalyTable of ContentsSeries Preface Introduction 1. Religion and Ritualized Belief, Gary K. White 2. Self and Society, Anu Korhonen 3. Fashion and Adornment, Carole Collier Frick 4. Production and Practice, Annemarie Kinzelbach 5. Health and Hygiene, Edith Snook 6. Gender and Sexuality, Mark Albert Johnston 7. Race and Ethnicity, Nicholas Jones 8. Class and Social Status, Jana Mathews 9. Cultural Representations, Lyn Bennett Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisGeraldine Biddle-Perry is Associate Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Central Saint Martins, London, UK, and co-author of Hair: Styling, Culture and Fashion.Trade ReviewA thick, tangled and deliciously idiosyncratic history of hair ... There is plenty to inform and intrigue, partly because the study of hair demands an exhilarating disciplinary range: from the art of cuts and colours, the history of scissors, razors and combs and the sociology of barbershops, to the semiotics of hair pulling and lock tugging, the ethnography of “Afros”, and the sexual politics of boyish bobs. * Times Literary Supplement *[I]n carefully argued, insightful case studies that deploy sophisticated analytical tools, this volume’s contributors document the complex shifts in hair dressing and grooming which have located hair as central to contemporary individualistic self-fashioning and as a key signifier of sexuality and lifestyle politics. Innovative and persuasive, this collection provides an invaluable history of hair for those who want to truly understand its modern significance and powerful cultural status. -- Andrew Stephenson, University of East London, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface Introduction: Modern Hair in a Modern Age, Geraldine Biddle-Perry 1. Religion and Ritualized Belief, Yudit Kornberg Greenberg and Hanna Cody 2. Self and Society, Elisha P. Renne (Part 1) and Royce Mahawatte (Part 2) 3. Fashion and Adornment, Alice Beard 4. Production and Practice, Kim Smith 5. Health and Hygiene, Paul R. Deslandes 6. Gender and Sexuality, Chelsea Johnson and Kristen Barber 7. Race and Ethnicity, Shirley Anne Tate 8. Class and Social Status, Geraldine Biddle-Perry 9. Cultural Representations, Nathalie Khan Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisWritten specially for the new Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy, this book will provide your learners with everything they need to know to succeed in their studies. Complementing quality teaching, this textbook covers all the knowledge required for each unit, as well as illustrating practical skills with industry quality photographic illustrations.- Carefully matched to the requirements of the new qualification, this comprehensive textbook will provide you and your learners with all the guidance you need through this period of transition, in clear and accessible language.- Ensures learners can visualise all the necessary practical skills with over 1000 industry quality photographs.- Provides invaluable guidance on preparing for the new written exams and practical synoptic end test.

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Book SynopsisLove those curls! “Embracing your natural curls is essential to self-acceptance. What a gift to be able to start children off right––loving their textured hair from the jump––with this beautiful, information-packed celebration of curly kids!”––Peggy Orenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex On its surface, Curly Kids is a creative, practical handbook about curly hair: how to care for it, how to style it, how to solve problems like frizz and knots. But it’s also a book about empowering your kids and helping their self-esteem, because how we feel about our hair is more than follicle-deep––and that’s especially true for curly kids who are known to go through bouts of self-consciousness and straight-hair envy. So by helping you and your kids learn new techniques like the Curly Girl Method of “co-washing” (using conditioner to cleanse the hair) and following an easy set of curly dos and don’ts (never “blow-fry” curly hair), Curly Kids delivers a powerful promise: Teach your children how to love those fabulous curls––and with Massey’s help, those curls will be fabulous––and they’ll have the confidence to love all of themselves. Includes: ·The nature and science behind curly hair ·Names for every curl shape ·What to tell the hair stylist ·Recipes for gentle rinses, washes, gels, and detanglers ·How to sleep with curls ·Special curly hairstyles for sports ·Plus true tales of Curly Kid inspiration

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'From the heart. It feels so authentic . . . Encompassing and inclusive . . . Reads beautifully and fluidly and feels like having a chat with your best friend' - Elizabeth Day on HOW TO FAIL'The book is a triumph...an accessible insight into the woman behind the brand' Grazia________________________Have you ever found yourself in that moment where you just wonder - what's next? I could carry on as I am but there's a yearning for something else. That's where this book started for me...Presenter. Fashion icon. Wife. Mother. Holly Willoughby lights up the nation's TV screens every day but, like all of us, she has struggled with moments of self-doubt, feelings of guilt, anger and detachment. Here she shares how she has learned to reconnect with herself in order to face her fears head on. With her trademark warmth, Holly shows how listening to her inner voice and celebrating life's little moments of beauty and joy - like looking up at the moon or finding the perfect red lipstick - helped her feel whole again. Reflections is an empathetic, encouraging book that will inspire you to live your most beautiful, authentic life.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:-'I rarely read and read this book in two days! Much of what Holly wrote about resonated with me and I've taken so much practical advice away with me.'-'Like little snippets of therapy'-'This book is brilliant. Holly addresses many things that we all face in life and gives her best advice on how to overcome them. Fantastic for anyone but mostly anyone who suffers any kind of anxieties or self consciousness. -'Amazing . . . Holly is just fabulous and I can't put it down, so nice to know we aren't in this journey alone' -'So beautifully written and relatable in lots of ways. It will be a book that I am sure I will keep taking off of my book shelf to keep going back to read for a long time'Trade ReviewFrom the heart. It feels so authentic . . . Encompassing and inclusive . . . Reads beautifully and fluidly and feels like having a chat with your best friend -- Elizabeth Day * HOW TO FAIL *I can't put this book down! What an incredible read. -- Mrs HinchA fantastic book -- Alison HammondThis little book is a great pick-me-up, full of inspiration from Holly, who reveals what works for her when life gets tricky * Woman's Weekly *

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Book Synopsis 'Genius... Fetto delves deep into her knowledge of the ultimate make-up and skincare essentials for women of colour. Read for the tips, ogle for the illustrations' ELLE'The beauty bible we've all been dreaming of' BUSTLE'Dedicated to women of colour, but one that we all can learn from' CAROLINE HIRONS'A sophisticated and timeless book' STRATEGISTAS FEATURED IN GLAMOUR, METRO, DAILY TELEGRAPH AND OBSERVER AN INDEPENDENT SELECTION FOR AUTUMN 2019A GRAZIA BEAUTY BOOK CLUB PICK'This ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind book is not only destined to become the beauty bible for women of colour everywhere, it is also a significant, relevant and influential voice in the conversation around inclusivity. Essential reading' EDWARD ENNINFULThe idea for Palette came to Vogue Contributing Beauty Editor Funmi Fetto after years of being asked by friends, family and strangers on the street for advice on products suitable for women of colour, who often find themselves excluded from mainstream beauty coverage. Following on from her career in journalism where she has extended the beauty conversation in publications such as the Observer - for whom she writes a weekly column - and written in an honest, elegant and engaging style, Fetto covers all the hair, skincare, makeup and body products available today which really work for women of colour.'If anyone is going to decode beauty's most inclusive and brilliant products, it should be Funmi. This woman really knows her stuff and delivers it in such warm and chatty way. It's a bit like going shopping with your very beauty savvy best friend who happens to have a wicked sense of humour' LISA ELDRIDGE 'Warm, witty and welcoming' GAL-DEMTrade ReviewIf anyone is going to decode beauty's most inclusive and brilliant products, it should be Funmi. This woman really knows her stuff and delivers it in such warm and chatty way. It's a bit like going shopping with your very beauty savvy best friend who happens to have a wicked sense of humour -- Lisa EldridgeThis ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind book is not only destined to become the beauty bible for women of colour everywhere, it is also a significant, relevant and influential voice in the conversation around inclusivity. Essential reading -- Edward EnninfulJam-packed with product recommendations suitable for darker skin tones, across skincare, haircare and colour, it's truly a great read. Dedicated to women of colour, but one that we all can learn from. -- Caroline HironsWarm, witty and welcoming * Gal-dem *Funmi Fetto brings us the beauty bible we've all been dreaming of -- Bustle

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Book SynopsisGirls love hair and every pretty thing that can be done with it-and parents spend hours maintaining and styling it for them. SO PRETTY gives insider's info to make this job faster and easier for both parent and daughter. Starting with Hair ID profiles, the book recommends the products, methods, and tools best for each hair type, from curly to straight. Expert tips include the best cut for a girl's hair type and face, instant fixes for bad hair days, no-cry haircuts for babies, and how to make hair perfect for pictures. Girls themselves will love the fresh photographs of each style-from five-minute dos for rushed school mornings to extra-special looks for weddings and holidays.

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Book SynopsisNourish and revitalize your skin with your own handcrafted creams and lotions. Donna Maria shares her simple five-step method for creating fragrant all-natural body rubs, facial creams, lip balms, moisturizers, and more. Explore how aromatic oils can effectively preserve and protect your skin, and learn how to craft products that target your skin’s specific needs. You’ll be amazed at how your products, which are both inexpensive and free of harsh chemicals, can help promote healthy and vibrant skin.

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Book SynopsisMake our own liquid soaps and body products right in your kitchen. Catherine Failor shows you how to use her simple double-boiler technique to create luxurious shower gels, revitalizing shampoos, energizing body scrubs, and much more. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to turn basic ingredients like cocoa butter, lanolin, and jojoba into sweet-smelling liquid soaps. You’ll soon be experimenting with your favorite oils and additives as you craft custom-made products that are kind to your nose and gentle on your skin.

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