Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books
What I Know Now
Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction Forgiving the Past Co-parenting and Common Sense Eating Out, Eating Right Reaching Out Timing It Right Surviving Your Critics Laughing Out Loud Keeping Rituals Rejecting Rejection Finding Empathy Naming Names Minding Manners Aging Well Taking What Life Grants You Dressing to Thrill Corresponding in Style Speaking Out Accepting a Compliment Choosing Battles Trusting Our Children Learning and Living Spending Wisely Breaking Patterns Keeping Faith Trusting Others Assuming the Best Setting First Things First Shelving Regret Escaping Routine Respecting Elders Seeing the Light Bending the Rules Taking Risks Bingeing No More Breathing Deep Bearing Dignity Saying Yes to No Living Small Quelling Panic Going One on One Slowing Down Coming Home Finding Refuge Taking No One for Granted Living On Loving Well Author's Note
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Abrams Happiness Within the Skin The Secrets of Holistic
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Abrams How to Tie a Headscarf 30 Simple Modern Styles
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Abrams Tracey Cunninghams True Color
Book SynopsisTrade Review“There’s no question that Margot Robbie, Maria Bakalova, Jennifer Lopez, Khloé Kardashian and Emma Stone all have absolutely gorgeous, perfectly colored and somehow never brassy hair. And it’s likely because they all have one thing — rather one person — in common: Hollywood’s top hair color expert Tracey Cunningham who is serving up her celeb-approved tips and tricks in her new book." * US Weekly *
£20.89
Abrams The Beauty Sketchbook Guided Sketchbook
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£23.24
Abrams The Skinny Confidentials Get the Fck Out of the
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£17.09
Thorndike Press Large Print Becoming Elizabeth Arden
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£39.07
Aardvark Global Publishing Company The Black Hair Care Revolution A Simple Pocket Guide to Growing Maintaining Healthy Natural Permed Hair
£11.39
Capstone Press Clothes Around the World
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Outskirts Press All Healths Breaking Loose Your personal boot camp guide to becoming your authentic lean naturally beautiful self
£19.50
Adams Media Corporation DIY Braids
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Amberley Publishing Common and Uncommon Scents
Book SynopsisA sensory journey though time, interpreting social (and political) history through the scents used by people from the Ancient Egyptians to Coco Chanel.
£19.54
Chronicle Books Raising Eyebrows Your Personal Guide to Fabulous
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Chronicle Books Braids Buns and Twists
Book SynopsisTop knots, Heidi braids, French twists, oh my! Chic hair is all the rage from the runways to the blogs to the city streets. This book pulls together 80 classic and contemporary styles and provides step-by-step tutorials for each one. Trendsetters from teens to professionals will love mixing up the looks for parties, the office, a casual beach day, or an elegant night out. Simple how-to illustrations take the guesswork out of styling, while glossy fashion photographs demonstrate how to tailor and accessorize each ''do. With advice for different hair types and lengths plus product tips and fun variations, Braids, Buns, and Twists! is the must-have beauty resource for showstopping hair.
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Chronicle Books The Daily Face
Book SynopsisMakeup artist Annamarie Tendler''s Daily Face feature on her hugely popular Tumblr blog has inspired hundreds of thousands of followers. Now in her first book, she takes readers around the clock with 25 easy-to-achieve looks for everything from an afternoon first date to a retro-glam cocktail party or a sultry smoky-eyed late night. She even throws in some head-turning costume ideas. It''s all about personal expression. Step-by-step photos make it easy for anyone (even the makeup challenged) to follow along. Tendler''s pro tips and less is more philosophy will appeal to women who want to look amazing without spending hours in front of the mirror. A chic, purse-sized flexi paperback, this is the perfect guide for the girl on the go.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise "An inky ninja running riot in the corridors of power..." Phill Jupitus. "Martin Rowson is a good friend, exceedingly bad enemy. Cameron and Clegg deserve his ConDemNation." Kevin Maguire "Martin Rowson? Best cartoonist working in the UK today. When you've got a vicious bunch of cut throats in power you need cartoonist who is up for the evisceration. Rowson's your man." Mark Thomas "Martin Rowson's cartoons aren't just all sorts of comic genius - their exposure of the wrongdoings of those with power make you want to have a revolution and thus pose a mortal danger to the status quo." Owen Jones "Sending excoriating Exocets straight down at our current leaders, Martin Rowson is a great draughtsman and a sharply well-informed political critic with a wicked eye for detail as well as for the big picture." Polly Toynbee "REVOLUTION! Get Martin Rowson's genius work in front of every pair of eyes in the country, and revolution will surely follow...it's seditious, acerbic, masterly, and TRUE! And a thing of deep, dark beauty. Should be a compulsory text." Pete Wylie, The Mighty Wah!
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Chronicle Books Eat Pretty Live Well
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and innovative companion journal to the bestselling beauty nutrition guide Eat Pretty.Tips for fans and newcomers alike to put beauty nutrition knowledge into practice: To eat pretty is to choose delicious, healthy foods that help you look and feel better. To eat pretty is also to live well, optimizing your health and happiness with a balanced, beautifying lifestyle. Start living your most beautiful life with this guided journal as your guide.Includes an A to Z directory of more than 150 radiance-boosting foods such as sweet potatoes for a glowing complexion, lemons for detox, and almonds for strong hair and nails.• Features a 40-day food diary for tracking your well-being as well as fill-in charts and lists, prompts for self-reflection, recipe cards, de-stressing techniques, sleep tips, and more!• Author Jolene Hart is a beauty and health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the American Associa
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Chronicle Books Curls Curls Curls
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Chronicle Books Pin It 20 Fabulous Bobby Pin Hairstyles
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Chronicle Books Fresh Face Simple Routines for Beautiful Glowing
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Time Warner Trade Publishing The Age Fix
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Little, Brown & Company The Age Fix
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Little, Brown & Company Younger
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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Ebookit.com Hollywood Beauty Secrets
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Xlibris Socks
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DK Essential Oils
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Headline Publishing Group The Skin Nerd
Book SynopsisThe Skin Nerd will teach you a holistic approach to looking after your skin inside and out, and give you the confidence to achieve glowing, healthy skin.Trade ReviewJennifer is one of the most knowledgeable, honest and reliable experts I know and trust in the industry. A must read for anyone interested in proper skincare. * Triona McCarthy, Sunday Independent Beauty Editor *
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Compacts and Cosmetics Beauty from Victorian
Book SynopsisSocial history of women's romance with compacts and cosmetics. Asks why compacts were one of the few acceptable gifts from potential partners. Includes top makes and designers, plus vintage advertising, museums, specialist dealers and auctions.
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Simon & Schuster Freakin Fabulous on a Budget
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......
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University of Texas Press Painted Cloth
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue focusing on the social role of civil and religious clothing in Latin America during the 1700s.Trade ReviewFeaturing 75 objects—paintings, sculptures, prints, furnishings, clothing and other textiles—[Painted Cloth] documents a dynamic exchange of ideas, images and styles across Latin America and beyond in the 1700s. * Wall Street Journal *
£31.50
Duke University Press New Growth The Art and Texture of Black Hair
Book SynopsisThrough close readings of slave narratives, scrapbooks, travel illustration, documentary film and photography, as well as collage, craft, and sculpture, Jasmine Nichole Cobb explores Black hair as a visual material through which to reimagine the sensual experience of Blackness.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations viii Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. New Growth: Black Hair and Liberation 1 1. Archive: Slavery, Sentiment, and Feeling 25 2. Texture: The Coarseness of Racial Capitalism 57 3. Touch: Camera Images and Contact Revisions 97 4. Surface: The Art of Black Hair 131 Conclusion. Crowning Gestures 155 Notes 161 Bibliography 177 Index 193
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Duke University Press New Growth
Book SynopsisThrough close readings of slave narratives, scrapbooks, travel illustration, documentary film and photography, as well as collage, craft, and sculpture, Jasmine Nichole Cobb explores Black hair as a visual material through which to reimagine the sensual experience of Blackness.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations viii Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. New Growth: Black Hair and Liberation 1 1. Archive: Slavery, Sentiment, and Feeling 25 2. Texture: The Coarseness of Racial Capitalism 57 3. Touch: Camera Images and Contact Revisions 97 4. Surface: The Art of Black Hair 131 Conclusion. Crowning Gestures 155 Notes 161 Bibliography 177 Index 193
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Recipes Natural Health and Beauty Solutions Using Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Stress Reduction Pain Relief Skin Care and Beauty 2 Essential Oil Guides
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Simon & Schuster Editor in Chic
Book SynopsisTrade Review"What can I say about the absolute fabulousness that is Mikki Taylor? Editor in Chic is a master class on beauty, wellness, purpose, and what it means to live in your power zone! Own it!"— Gabrielle Union, actress and New York Times bestselling author of We're Going to Need More Wine“I have always admired the style, class and inspiring warmth of Mikki Taylor. And now we all get a chance to experience the wisdom of her soul as well as her sophisticated savvy. You can literally dress your way to a better day. Thank you, Mikki, for showing us how to do everything with style and grace.”— Yolanda Adams, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, producer, and actress“Oxford defines elegant as pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance and or manner. Odyssey Media defines elegant as the one and only Mikki Taylor! Congratulations to the ultimate, friend, role model, speaker, style icon, and author on Editor in Chic!”—Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO and founder of Odyssey Media“I have been a long-time admirer of Mikki Taylor, not only for her impeccable style and beauty, but also to watch her as a woman in power giving her clarion call to women to be bold and courageous. Every woman needs to read Editor in Chic to empower them on their journey to success.”— Debra Lee, chairman and CEO of BET“Mikki Taylor is like that trusted friend who has to remind you of the power that was on you all along. From life-affirming lessons, to beauty, style, and insider secrets every woman will treasure—Editor in Chic is gold!”—Tina Knowles-Lawson, Designer/Author/Philanthropist/Co-Founder of WACO Theater "Editor in Chic brims with substance that helps us both inform and inspire our life. Each page encourages us to fight our fears and prepare ourselves to step into the future feeling whole and looking great."— Essence Magazine
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Holistic Microneedling: The Manual of Natural Skin Needling
£21.85
Hodder Education The City & Guilds Textbook Level 2 Beauty Therapy
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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Skyhorse Publishing The Capsule Wardrobe: 1,000 Outfits from 30
Book SynopsisWith detailed descriptions and illustrations of each of thirty pieces, plus a list of all one thousand outfits in a handy table, The Capsule Wardrobe will revitalize the way you use your closet, make dressing easy and worry-free, and help you reinvent your personal style.Cluttered closets create cluttered lives. Too often we are left rummaging around an overflowing wardrobe, ironically at a loss for what to wear. However, owning a capsule wardrobe, which consists of a limited amount of clothing, will—believe it or not—set you free!The Capsule Wardrobe introduces thirty wardrobe essentials—tops, bottoms, footwear, and accessories—that will create the ultimate mix-and-match wardrobe for the working woman. Professional stylist Wendy Mak instructs readers on how to use different pieces together to achieve one thousand different unique looks from work to weekend. Learn to: Curate and build a true mix-and-match wardrobe Create unique everyday looks specific to body type Pick the right pieces to stretch your fashion dollar Transition from the office to after dark in a flash Reduce fashion mistakes and impulse buying And more! De-clutter your closet, maximize your fashion choices, and reinvent your own personal style.
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Skyhorse Publishing The Secrets of Mindful Beauty: Revolutionary
Book SynopsisIf you think the answer to anti-aging and looking good comes from a jar, a salon, or a surgical procedure: think again. The best beauty treatment is in your own mind.Did you knowDepression can give you wrinklesInsomnia can cause sagging skinAnxiety can increase reddening and skin rashesStress can result in acne and hair lossand much more?Discover the secrets of mindful beauty. Lose your permanent frown. Smooth your worried brow without Botox. Turn your sag lines into smile lines. These age-defying techniques have been specially created for a happier, more beautiful you.Mindful beauty is a way of applying the practices of mindfulness to our physical health and well-being. Many of our routines around beauty lend themselves to mindfulness, and this will not only enhance the experience, but also have ongoing positive beautifying effects by reducing the stress and anxiety that can affect how we look and feel.
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Skyhorse Publishing Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisKerry Thompson and Coco Park, the beauty writers behind the influential blogs Skin & Tonics and The Beauty Wolf, come together to bring you Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skin Care and Makeup. This guide is your gateway into the alluring and sophisticated world of Korean beauty for every skin type and color. Kerry and Coco bring their expertise from years of experience and immersion in the beauty industry. Korean beauty is a blossoming trend, quickly weaving its way through Western mainstream culture. With Kerry and Coco as your mentors, you will discover everything you need to get in on the ground floor. From the multistep Korean skin-care routine to chic makeup looks from the streets of Seoul, this full-color guide offers detailed product explanations, tutorials, and insider information that will have you submerged in the trendsetting culture of Korean beauty in no time.
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Skyhorse Publishing The Cannabis Spa at Home: How to Make
Book Synopsis First time in paperback. Contains 75 cannabis spa recipes free of preservatives and major allergens that can be prepared in the home kitchen or professional spa with wholesome herbal ingredients. Author is the webmaster of posyandkettle.com, the first online hemp cannabis publication focused on fashion, beauty, and wellness. The cannabis industry is a billion-dollar one, even though it’s only currently legal in a few states. We can market this to both medical marijuana users and recreational users, beginners, and experienced users alike. Should attract the attention of medical marijuana dispensaries, which service an estimated 300,000+ registered patients. Trade Review"The images are beautiful, the recipes lush and easy to follow. As a spa professional I can easily see how it could become a 'must have' item for any spa wishing to incorporate cannabis therapy into their repertoire of products and services." Linda Harding-Bond, international spa trainer, Huffington Post "Cannabis is the key ingredient in this book, but what makes The Cannabis Spa at Home stand out is the comfort and grace in which cannabis is discussed in its pages. . . . Cannabis isn’t just used here as a gimmick to sell a mediocre spa book. There is actual substance presented in a comfortable, soothing and professional package." Allison Edrington, The Ganjier
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Skyhorse Publishing Every Woman's Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin:
Book SynopsisA Cute, Practical Guide Packed with Useful, Straightforward Information for All! In this day and age, women are expected to have a killer full-time job, time to hang out with friends and family, a successful fitness regime, and oh yeah, glowing skin. According to just about every traditional media source, women have never been more into skincare, and the craze shows no signs of abating. So it’s no surprise that in these stressful times, we’ve turned to skincare not only for hygienic purposes, but as a form of self-care and belonging. However, with more products on the market than ever, the beauty industry can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming and confusing. Do I need a toner? Is it best to use organic products? Should I try Gwyneth’s bee sting therapy? Skin Deep answers your burning questions and delves into the specifics of all these new treatments and trends—in a way that feels informative and fun! This practical guide makes the material easily understandable for everyone from ultimate multi-step skin gurus to someone venturing out for their first facial. In Chapter 1, you'll start off learning the essentials (think: product layering and “do I really need that vitamin C serum?”), while later on you'll explore special occasion procedures, body creams, and SPF. Plus, you'll learn how to read product labels like an expert and which “classics” are here to stay (say “hello” to your grandma’s favorite cold cream). Gift it to that friend who already has too many face masks, or as a treat for yourself—it’ll make a nice addition to any book shelf or coffee table. So go ahead, indulge.Trade Review"Just when I thought I knew everything about skincare, Leah's book proved me wrong. Not only is it informative, but it had me laughing the whole way through." —Deanna Massa, beauty writer & makeup artist "An absolute necessity for minimalists and maximalists alike, Every Woman's Guide remains loyal to its title and its promises. Roth treats her reader as a close friend and confidant, and her beauty expertise is practical, easy to digest, and hilarious to boot. Whether a novice or expert, every modern woman ought to read this must-have beauty bible!" —Jacqueline Rodgers, global marketing manager at Peter Thomas Roth
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Skyhorse Publishing Natural Skin Care at Home
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Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate 4-Week Skin Care Plan: Natural
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Skyhorse Publishing The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into
Book SynopsisFeel Empowered and Beautiful at Any Age with This Groundbreaking Guide to Skincare We all want to have young and healthy skin, yet the beauty industry is so mixed in its messages that most consumers have no way to tell which skincare products are helpful and which claims are pure hype. In The Skincare Hoax, skincare expert Dr. Fayne Frey explores the “essential” product categories that are entirely unnecessary, exposes how many well-known skincare ingredients have no scientific basis, and recommends truly effective skincare products and regimens that are easy and affordable.Key points include: Why an over-the-counter wrinkle cream that removes wrinkles would be in violation of federal law The one and only true anti-aging product What moisturizers actually do Reveal the healthiest and most informed choices for your skin with The Skincare Hoax.Trade Review"An especially important and instructive exposé." —Midwest Book Review “The Skincare Hoax will make you rethink everything you know about skincare. You'll be putting money back in your pocket once you’re done reading this excellent book.”—Anna Villarreal, JD, founder and CEO of LifeStory Health “Don't be fooled! Fancy ads and high price tags don't mean a skincare product is better. Dr. Fayne Frey lays it on the line in The Skincare Hoax.”—Leslie Farin, MPH, publisher/founder/editor-in-chief of 50PlusToday “Dr. Frey has a flair for setting the record straight. Thoughtfully written, this book helps navigate the myriad of products that are on the market. Great read!”—Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA, and CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System “An entertaining and meaningful read about how the media taps into our emotions and influences our decisions. This book is a must for those who want to know what we really need for skincare.”—Nancy Parkes, EdD, education consultant “The Skincare Hoax, I think about it every time I wash my face! Simplicity is a good thing.”—Audrey Gay Rodgers, owner/director of Hameau Farm in the Big Valley
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Luxurious Bath Bombs - 40 Bath Bomb Recipes: Simply DIY Recipes For Relaxation or Profit
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Workman Publishing Curly Kids: The Handbook: How to Care for Your
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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Random House USA Inc Pure Skin: Discover the Japanese Ritual of
Book SynopsisSkincare is self-care. This guide book helps you get to know and improve your skin health with useful tips and recommendations for using everyday ingredients and skin products in a super simple, unique-to-you ritual. Vicky Tsai, founder of Tatcha Skin Care, is sharing generations-old, time-tested Japanese skincare traditions with you.No matter how you customize it, all you need is two minutes and four steps: Purify, Polish, Prep, and Nourish. But Pure Skin isn?t just about basic skincare, it?s also about a lifestyle; it begins with how you eat and even how you sleep. You?ll also learn about: East vs. West: Learn why spot treatment and quick fixes never make lasting changes A Silken Path to Softer Skin: Pamper yourself with silk in five different ways What?s Your Skincare Psyche?: Discover your skincare personality and what treatment will work for you Sheet Masks Demystified: Indulge in this scientifically-proven beauty trend once a week Ingredients to Believe In: Use the six traditional ingredients found in Japanese skincare The Japanese Diet for Clear Skin: Feed your skin with the trinity of Japanese superfoods
£14.24
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Sustainable Beauty: 30 Recipes to Create Your New
Book SynopsisSustainable Beauty is a collection of easy to follow recipes for you to create your fresh, head to toe zero waste beauty routine. Learn how to make everything from exfoliating scrubs to body butter, face wash bars to dry shampoo, Emilie's amazing natural deodorant recipe and everything in between. This book is full of simple recipes using sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients to give you naturally beautiful skin.
£15.29
