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Book SynopsisThe internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur helps women look and be the very best version of themselves with this strong, sexy style guide filled with practical and inspirational tips and personal insights gleaned from her own journey in life and business.“As a teen, I’d draw the type of glamorous clothes and accessories I longed for. In retrospect I realize that I was a designing the life I wanted and would one day achieve.”As a designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and working mother, Rachel Roy has a unique perspective on how fashion defines who we are—and who we want to be. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood in California, she envisioned the life she lives today. The head of her own fashion business, she’s a successful, hard-working entrepreneur who believes through style we can help design the life we want to live.Design Your Life is the embodiment of Rachel’s ethos—a style guide

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I absolutely love Kathryn's spirit. Her yoga classes keep me in shape, and they also help my soul feel light and happy. The energy that Kathryn extends is contagious and her book, Aim True is filled with love and fun. It's amazing!" -- Rachel Platten, singer-songwriter "Kathryn has helped me add strength and flexibility to my body, especially after having a baby, with fun and personalized workouts. I look forward to our sessions and feeling great about my body!" -- Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network Host "It is a blessing and a treat to escape into Kathryn's world. Her teaching is restorative to my mind, body, and soul." -- Blake Mycoskie, founder, Toms Shoes "Kathryn Budig is a transformational leader, rockstar yogi and an inspiring force in the world. Her work touches thousands of people worldwide." -- Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author "In an age that increasingly commercializes the ancient practice of yoga, Budig's wholesome, down-to-earth outlook is welcome, sure to aid readers of all shapes and sizes in establishing healthy food and exercise patterns while practicing self-love and acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly ONE OF WELL+GOOD'S 10 MOST EXCITING HEALTHY BOOKS TO READ IN 2016 -- Well+Good.com ONE OF MINDBODYGREEN'S 20 WELLNESS BOOKS WORTH READING IN 2016 -- mindbodygreen.com ONE OF SONIMA'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOGA TEACHERS IN AMERICA: "Though Kathryn Budig is relatively young (she's only been teaching for 10 years), she is known and celebrated around the world for her accessible and joyous approach, and her strong voice in the body-positive movement." -- Sonima.com ONE OF MINDBODYGREEN'S 8 INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS TO HELP YOU EMBRACE SELF-LOVE -- mindbodygreen.com "Whether your goal is to love who you are right now... or discover new ways to embrace the great balancing act that is life, this holistic approach to yoga, diet, and mindfulness has something for you... this guide is as beautiful as it is life-changing." -- Aspire Magazine

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Book SynopsisDecorate, Embellish, and Transform your home and accessories with 75 easy-to-follow and stylish projects using just a Sharpie pen!Take your coloring to the next level!Trade ReviewBEST CREATIVE CRAFT BOOK OF 2016 -- (Momzinga.com) "Your Sharpie Style, is all about celebrating the beloved marker. Green has put together 75 new projects in the book that appeal to both parent and child. From decorating a pair of sneakers to making a one-of-a-kind tote bag, Green's book gets those Sharpies flowing." -- MetroParent "If I had to use one word to describe this book, it would be happy. The tutorials are clean, easy and creative. The end products will add a splash of color and joy to every part of your life. Best of all, everything in this book is fun to create." -- Kelsey Montague, International Street Artist and author of What Lifts You "If you love to color, tap into your artsy side with Your Sharpie Style. Turns out there's a lot you can do with a few Sharpies!" -- POPSUGAR

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Just the Essentials, Adina Grigore sheds light on the confusing subject of essential oils-their components and therapeutic properties, how to know what you're really buying, and the best ways to use them to support your skin and health. With this info-packed book in hand, you'll not only benefit from Adina's friendly, accessible voice and her extensive professional wisdom, you'll be inspired to use these powerful natural healers to enhance your own routine." -- Jolene Hart, certified health coach and author of Eat Pretty Praise for Skin Cleanse: "Adina Grigore is...a total genius when it comes to natural and DIY beauty." -- A Cup of Jo "Skin Cleanse is in alignment with what I teach: that healthy skin comes from the inside out. Adina Grigore has busted the myths about cosmetics and has given us the tools to achieve glowing skin from our own kitchen." -- Alejandro Junger, M.D., author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean and Clean Gut "Skin Cleanse is the most comprehensive holistic guide to healthy skin I have ever come across. Her simple yet powerful recipes and guidance show readers how to 'feed' their skin and get great results." -- Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE insider's guide to revealing your personal style

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Book SynopsisInternationally recognized makeup artist and trailblazing entrepreneur Trish McEvoy reveals her revolutionary, proven system that teaches women everywhere at any age to achieve total beauty security and confidence in this inspirational full-color playbook that is part empowering manifesto, part comprehensive how-to guide.Thousands of women, both celebrities and private clients alike, have turned to Trish McEvoy''s proprietary system for applying makeup, and looking''and feeling''transformed. Now, millions of women will have the opportunity to access her secret method in one complete, gorgeous book that goes beyond the basic step-by-step makeup lessons. Trish understands the power of beauty security. A woman with a positive self-image, can-do attitude, and sense of grace and calm will get what she wants out of life, and then some. But it''s not so easy to cultivate these qualities. Trish has a simple, 4-part solution. And it surprisingly starts with leveraging just a few minutes a day in a unique way. Even the most time-starved woman can do this, with lasting results.Compiling all of her best wisdom, Trish begins with a passionate and persuasive argument that makes clear the importance of self-care, then offers specific strategies to transform yourself from the outside in. Infused with Trish''s trademark charisma, this motivational, must-have resource is filled with highly practical takeaways and tutorials that will equip you with the tools to face life at your most beautiful and self-assured. The Makeup of a Confident Woman includes over 200 full-color illustrations.

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Book SynopsisHannah Bronfman is challenging us all to rethink our default standards of beauty and definitions of ‘healthy’ —and I, for one, couldn’t be happier to hear this from another woman of color in the wellness community.  Do What Feels Good is a practical, inspirational, and beautiful guidebook to feeling good in your own skin.” --Gabrielle Union, actress and bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More WineAs a food lover, beauty product addict, exercise junkie, and wellness entrepreneur, Hannah Bronfman practically radiates confidence and health. But she’ll be the first one to admit that the road to wellness and self-acceptance hasn’t been easy. As a woman of color who grew up watching a close family member struggle with an eating disorder, Hannah’s had to forge her own path and create her own standards of beauty. And what she’s learned is this: Healthy is beautiful. And

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking celebration of ageless beauty, providing the ultimate skincare and makeup guide for women in their forties and beyond from celebrity makeup artist Riku Campo.The first makeup guide to celebrate and support women forty and over, I Am Beauty is Riku Campo’s labor of love.Trade Review“I have met and worked with many great talents in the industry, but not everyone has the ablity to make magic. Riku does. I Am Beauty captures that magic and I’m so happy that all women can now experience it with this book.” — Carré Otis, actress and supermodel “Not only is Riku an incredible makeup artist, but a joyful person…Sharing his joy is an integral part of his work. I Am Beauty is a much-needed celebration of the happiness that Riku brings out in others and the radiance that comes with age.” — Karla Welch, celebrity stylist to Tracee Ellis Ross, Sarah Paulson, Olivia Wilde, and Kristen Wiig “Riku Campo is one of the best makeup artists that I have worked with and he always makes me feel beautiful. Reading I AM BEAUTY is like sitting in his makeup chair—you’ll leave it feeling fabulous.” — Tatjana Patitz, supermodel

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Book SynopsisA first-of-its-kind guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring beautifully illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.Thanks to the astonishing results it provides?glowing skin, a flatter stomach, enhanced immunity, and full-body detox?the practice of manually stimulating the lymphatic system has become one of the most popular wellness practices today. Lymphatic drainage works because the lymphatic system?a complex geography of rivers that snake throughout the body just beneath the surface of the skin?connects every other bodily system. When lymph flows, everything else flows, too.In this first-of-its-kind guide, veteran lymphatic drainage practitioner, educator, and advocate Lisa Levitt Gainsley explains how to maintain lymphatic health, sharing the five-minute self-massage techniques she originally developed for her high-powered Los Angeles clientele. These simple sequences are tailored to address a number of specific and common issues: bloating, headaches, digestive problems, immune health, anxiety, weight loss, acne, inflammation, and more.Whether you just want to look and feel your best or are facing a more serious health issue such as cancer treatment or recovery, The Book of Lymph offers educational and practical instruction to help you cultivate a body free of pain and lethargy, activate a calmer state of being, and boost overall glow?in just five minutes a day.

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Book SynopsisFrom Elisa Rossi, the creator and recipe developer of Happy Skin Kitchen, more than 100 everyday, skin-enriching, plant-based recipes for better health and a youthful radiant complexion.What is the secret to the clearest, most radiant skin of your life? The answer is right here on our plates. Feed your skin with exactly what it needs to glow and experience your own transformation with over 100 skin-enriching, plant-based recipes, packed with powerful nutrients to nourish your skin from within.Based on Elisa Rossi?s own journey of fighting hormonal cystic acne, and the latest science-based research with the input and expertise of nutritional therapist Sophie Trotman,Happy Skin Kitchenshares recipes with essential building blocks for a dewy complexion, strong nails, and luscious healthy hair. Slow the exterior signs of aging and prevent unsightly breakouts using Elisa?s 15 favorite secret ?skingredients,? fantastic for building collagen as well as delivering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Nourish your skin from the inside out with soulful soups and stews, pastas that pack a flavor punch, fermented foods, bountiful breakfasts, satisfying salads, and sweets and snacks that won?t result in a breakout. The path to flawless, youthful, supple skin starts in your own kitchen, without the need for expensive creams and treatments.

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Book Synopsis''Groundbreaking . . . a scintillating, intellectual investigation into black women and the very serious business of our hair, as it pertains to race, gender, social codes, tradition, culture, cosmology, maths, politics, philosophy and history'' Bernardine Evaristo Straightened. Stigmatized. ''Tamed''. Celebrated. Erased. Managed. Appropriated. Forever misunderstood. Black hair is never ''just hair''.This book is about why black hair matters and how it can be viewed as a blueprint for decolonisation. Over a series of wry, informed essays, Emma Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, Black Power and on to today''s Natural Hair Movement, the Cultural Appropriation Wars and beyond. We look everything from hair capitalists like Madam C.J. Walker in the early 1900s to the rise of Shea Moisture today, from women''s solidarity and friendship to ''black people time'', forgotten African scholars and the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian''s braids.The scope of black hairstyling ranges from pop culture to cosmology, from prehistoric times to the (afro)futuristic. Uncovering sophisticated indigenous mathematical systems in black hairstyles, alongside styles that served as secret intelligence networks leading enslaved Africans to freedom, Don''t Touch My Hair proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.Trade ReviewEmma Dabiri's groundbreaking Don't Touch My Hair is a scintillating, intellectual investigation into black women and the very serious business of our hair, as it pertains to race, gender, social codes, tradition, culture, cosmology, maths, politics, philosophy and history, and also the role of hairstyles in pre-colonial Africa -- Bernardine Evaristo * The Times Literary Supplement Books of the Year *FASCINATING, educational, personal, humble and engaging. I urge you to read it! -- Marian KeyesI've been pleasantly engrossed this autumn in Emma Dabiri's nonfiction debut Don't Touch My Hair. Part memoir, part spiky, thoroughly researched socio-political analysis, it delves deep into the painful realities and history of follicular racism -- Diana Evans * Observer Books of the Year *Both a richly researched cultural history and a voyage to empowerment. -- Colin Grant * Guardian *Sensational * Women's Health *Pulled together with meticulous research, Don't Touch My Hair is an unmissable read by a writer who's set to become a household name -- Francesca Brown * Stylist *The first book from one of Ireland's brightest literary talents, Don't Touch My Hair brilliantly deconstructs western views of everything from beauty to social value systems, and even to our understanding of time, all through the lens of how African cultures value hair. * Hotpress *Groundbreaking...Her sources are rich, diverse and sometimes heartbreaking. Some books make us feel seen and for me, that is what Don't Touch My Hair does. I would urge everyone to read it -- Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff * Guardian *An excellent and far reaching book...a call to arms for black African culture * Irish Times *A powerful and arrestingly relatable account of the rich history of Afro hair that seamlessly interweaves her personal perspective with meticulously researched historical facts * Metro *Dabiri's brilliant book recognises that black hair - particularly women's hair - is charged with social and racial significance * Tank *

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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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At last, a straightforward facial fitness boo for men who want to look younger

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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 SynopsisA herbal medicine-making guide for modern life that starts with you.Learn how to make over 100 easy herbal remedies at home that will improve both your mental and physical wellbeing. Organised by everyday needs and ailments, this intuitive, beautifully illustrated guide will help you better understand your physiology and find just the right herbal restorative.Andrew Chevallier, author of international best-seller Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, offers a holistic approach to natural medicine. He will teach you not only to treat symptoms, but to identify their causes and explore the mind-body connection, so you can meaningfully apply each simple herbal solution.Covering everything from poor sleep, common colds, and menstrual problems to low mood, heart health, and safe dosages, discover how you can make plant remedies an integral part of your self-care routine, and master essential medicine-making techniques for maximum efficacy.This book is your indispensable companion to self-healing with herbal remedies.

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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 SynopsisFrom the New York Times perfume critic, a stylish, fascinating, unprecedented insider''s view of the global perfume industry, told through two creators working on two very different scents.No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances. Now, writing with wit and elegance, he juxtaposes the stories of the perfumes -- one created by a Frenchman in Paris for an exclusive luxury-goods house, the other made in New York by actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Coty, Inc., a giant international corporation. We follow Coty''s mating of star power to the marketing of perfume, watching Sex and the City''s Parker heading a hugely expensive campaign to launch a scent into the overcrowded celebrity market. Will she match the success of Jennifer Lopez? Does

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Book SynopsisSince its original publication, All About Health and Beauty for the Black Woman has firmly established itself as a classic reference in both the fields of health and beauty. Now, in this newly revised and expanded edition, Naomi Sims—famed model and beauty expert—brings Black women of all ages up to date with the latest information on aging of the face and body; makeup; hairstyles; exercise and diet; coping with stress; and dressing to succeed in the business arena. In addition, she provides new information on dental care; ways of preventing weight gain after giving up smoking; and dealing with drug problems. An important and timely revision, this is the essential guide to health and beauty for all Black women.

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Book SynopsisThis is a self--help guide to coping with skin disease. It provides crucial information to help sufferers understand the various aspects of the condition (such as psychological and social as well as medical) so they can improve their quality of life and learn to live with it better.Trade Review"…The book is written by leading psychologists amd is packed full of top tips for sufferes…" (The Waiting Room, Summer 2003)Table of ContentsAbout the author vii 1 Introduction 1 2 Myths about skin disease, the media and stigma 5 3 Facts about skin disease: causes and prevalence 19 4 Social coping 27 5 The impact of skin disease on relationships 35 6 Children and skin disease 43 7 Treatment 1: The people (health professionals, skin camouflage and support groups) 55 8 Treatment 2: Psychology and skin disease 63 9 How do I . . .? 77 Useful addresses 89 References and suggested further reading 91 Index 93

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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 SynopsisTrade Review"The Biopolitics of Beauty is gripping in its empirical narrative and in its theoretical framework, which demonstrates that empirical attention to beauty can bring together theories about medicalization and theories about affect. . . . Jarrín demonstrates that affect and biopolitical discourse shape how patients and plastic surgeons engage each other around questions of beauty, health, and social mobility." * PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review *Table of ContentsIllustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: The Biopolitical and Affective Dimensions of Beauty 1. The Eugenesis of Beauty 2. Plastic Governmentality 3. The Circulation of Beauty 4. Hope, Affect, Mobility 5. The Raciology of Beauty 6. Cosmetic Citizens Conclusion: Thinking of Beauty Transnationally Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSpruce up any outfit with your best accessory—your hair! You don’t need to be a professional to get show-stopping hair. Hairstyled presents 75 deceptively simple techniques for creating your favorite high-fashion hairstyles. Dress up your everyday look with a ballerina bun or accessorize with a scarf bow. Turn heads at special occasions with the woven crown braid or a regal bouffant. Each style has how-to photographs that are easy to follow, and chapters dedicated to a variety of hair lengths and textures help you update your look whether you have a pixie cut or long, curly tresses. With product tips and countless ideas for accessorizing your ’do and inventive variations on classic styles, Hairstyled is your guide to getting gorgeous hair every day.

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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 SynopsisPut Your Best Face Forward!How many times have you plucked, waxed, trimmed, stenciled, or penciled your eyebrows -- or paid someone else to do it for you? It's hard to control the outcome of these methods when you're at home standing in front of a mirror or in a salon letting a stranger make the decisions for you. Now whether you do it yourself or go to a pro, Beautiful Brows puts you in control: Discover the best brow shape for your face.Learn what to do with too much or too little hair.Determine the pros and cons of waxing vs. tweezing. Maintain your new look. Filled with illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Beautiful Brows will show you the secrets for getting the look you want, whether it's sexy, elegant, polished, professional, or just plain beautiful.

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Book SynopsisAt loose ends with your locks? Let the “Queen of Curl” show you how to bring out the best in your hair.The lengths that women go to in order to tame their curls! If you’ve been blessed with curly hair, chances are that you’ve thought of it as a curse, complaining, “It’s uncontrollable!” “It’s a mess!” or “It’s so frizzy and tangly!” Out of frustration, you may have mistakenly resorted to methods (straighteners, irons, blow-dryers) that only cause more damage to your hair. Now renowned New York City stylist Ouidad sets the record straight on curly hair and shows you how to start loving the waves, kinks, and curls you were born with. In Curl Talk, Ouidad reveals the secrets to bringing out your natural beauty, including:* Finding the right cut* How often to shampoo (and why you never wrap your wet hair in a towel)* Why brushes and mousses should be outlawed * The best conditio

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