Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books
Rockridge Press DIY Aromatherapy: Over 130 Affordable Essential
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£15.06
Callisto Media Inc. Natural Beauty Skin Care: 110 Organic Formulas for a Radiant You!
£12.34
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale High Vibrational Beauty: Recipes & Rituals for
Book SynopsisBeauty is Wellness. Wellness is Beauty. Kerrilynn Pamer and Cindy DiPrima Morisse, founders of CAP Beauty, the all-natural beauty site and store, want to share their deep knowledge of the benefits of natural beauty, foods, and mindfulness techniques with you. Natural beauty is about making choices that create true radiance from the foods we eat to the way we move to how we care for ourselves and our planet.You?ve already purified your meals, workouts, and bodies by returning to clean naturals. Now it?s time to align your beauty routine with the other wellness practices you follow. What we put on our skin is easily as important as what we put in our mouths. But natural beauty is about much more than just products. Through routines, recipes, and rituals, High Vibrational Beauty addresses beauty from the inside out and vibrancy from the outside in.Divided into seasons and focused on self-care and rejuvenation, High Vibrational Beauty combines mantras, meditations, natural skin care regimens, and more than 100 plant-based recipes to help you achieve radical radiance. This is the only guidebook you need to create true and lasting beauty for the mind, body, and soul.
£21.85
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Hair
Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Hair, a primary marker of our mammalian nature, is an extraordinary indicator of economic and social standing, political orientation, religious affiliation, marital status, and cultural leanings, among other things. The meanings of hair are deep, powerful, and so strongly embedded in cultural conditioning that they are usually understood unconsciously (and all the more strongly for that). In untangling its myriad meanings, Scott Lowe reveals just how little we control our hair, no matter the style: each and every passer-by decides on its significance anew. From Hittites to hippies and Pentecostals to porn stars, Hair combs through a ubiquitous personal yet public object, a charged and carefully managed dead thing. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewThe profundity of Hair is intertwined with its sheer simplicity. Scott Lowe has deconstructed a subject that defies deconstruction. This is a global, biological, socio-cultural consideration of a reality we all intuitively understand, yet rarely admit: Haircuts explain people. Which could come across as pedantic, were it not for the fact that Lowe is also effortlessly funny. Unless you're a barber, this is the only book on hair you need to read. * Chuck Klosterman, author of Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs *Hair is a hilarious, informative, and provocative look at the significance of hair in human culture. Part of Bloomsbury Academic’s Object Lessons, 'a book series about the hidden lives of ordinary things,' this short volume considers the biology, removal, styling, and fetishizing of hair as practiced by people around the world. It discusses the variety of religious reasons, and methods, for depilation and for hair cultivation. Scott Lowe was the perfect author for such a book, writing in his characteristic wit … This book would make an excellent addition to a course on material religion. * Nova Religio *An informative, often hair-raising (excuse the pun) journey about how the great religions of today as well as those that have faded away, or cultures, modern and old, have dealt with hair, or lack or length or style of it, both as a unifying, defining symbol as well as differentiating one, or of conformity. But Lowe, who tempers his insights with wit, is always respectful and non-judgmental … Above all, Lowe’s is a sobering account of how we can use something we have no control over naturally but can only manipulate to so many purposes. * BDC News *Table of ContentsI. Introduction II. Biology of Hair III. Responses to It Removal Covered Uncut Manipulated Magical Hair Cutting as Civilization, Control, and Marker of Domination Hair and Mourning IV. Conclusions: What Does It All Mean? Index
£9.49
Morgan James Publishing llc Kinks to Curls: The Natural Way of Creating Your
Book SynopsisHave you ever washed and conditioned your hair and thought to yourself, “Wow, this texture looks so pretty! I wish my hair would stay like this.” Then your hair quickly dries into a coarse and kinky poof that you’re now trying to work through and style in some manner. Are you tired of doing twist-outs night after night? Are you tired of feeling like your hair is “not good”? Well, "Kinks to Curls" is the book for you. You’ll be able to make your curl pattern pop and hold over several days. Yes, ladies, no more twist-outs, and no more fighting through the kinks. "Kinks to Curls" will give you the step-by-step details on how to turn your kinks into curls, as well as how to maintain your style with a few quick and easy bedtime and morning steps. Once you discover its convenience and cost-effectiveness, you’ll be able to confidently wear your natural hair and also inspire others to do the same. To get more tips and tricks or to send additional questions for your specific hair situation, please visit Alexis & Tyshawna at www.kinkstocurls.com.
£8.54
Speedy Publishing LLC How to Apply Make Up Like in the Movies
£9.49
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. How to Take the Groan Out of Grown-Ups (and Get
Book SynopsisCommunication skills for kids that help them build stronger relationships with adults. Whatever kinds of grown-ups kids have in their lives, one thing is for sure: Life is better (and a whole lot simpler) when kids and grown-ups get along. And while grown-ups want kids to be respectful and thoughtful--toward everybody, not just grown-ups!--kids also deserve to be respected and treated thoughtfully. How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) provides practical communication skills for kids and shows them how to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and know when to seek more trusting adults. Relationships with grown-ups can be fun and fulfilling. They can lead to good times and great memories. They can make life better in all kinds of ways. (Like getting to eat French toast nachos for dinner once in a while!) How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) provides communication skills for kids that will help them build positive relationships with the adults in their lives. Laugh & Learn(R) Series Self-help, kid-style! Realistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series that young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages eight to thirteen can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and in general hugely boost their coping skills.
£10.19
Skyhorse Publishing Shampoo-Free: A DIY Guide to Putting Down the
Book SynopsisLearn about the hot beauty trend that's changing the way we think about our hairand improving the way it looksin the first-ever book about the shampoo-free movement.Parabens, sulfates, methylparaben, sodium laureth sulphate . . . yuck. Join the growing movement of women and men everywhere who are ditching their expensive addiction to chemical-laden shampoos and going shampoo-free.At first the idea of going shampoo-free might seem radical, or even a little icky, but this beauty secretthat's long had a cult following online and been featured in the New York Times, Marie Claire, Elle, and elsewhereis gaining traction big time.Whether you're interested in saving money, saving the planet, or simply curious about how and why going shampoo-free can make your hair the healthiest, shiniest, fullest, and softest it's ever been, Shampoo-Free is the first-ever book to compile all the science, testimonials, instructions, and tips in one comprehensive guide.Shampoo-free enthusiast Savannah Born walks readers through how they can create their own simple and affordable solutions to keep hair clean and fresh without harsh chemicals. She offers encouragement and tips about how to survive the transition, and helpful illustrations make this the perfect one-stop guide.
£10.99
Skyhorse Publishing Apple Cider Vinegar for Health and Beauty:
Book SynopsisApple Cider Vinegar is an amazing substance that has many health benefits—it helps with weight loss, allergies, skin and health issues, and much more. It is recommended in many health programs and diets.It can be overwhelming to figure out all of the great uses of this magical vinegar, but this comprehensive handbook can help. With detailed information on everything to do with apple cider vinegar—the benefits, uses, recipes, and insightful facts—this guide will teach you all about using it to:-Lose lose weight-As a medicinal tool-Treat common ailments-For hair, skin, legs, and oral health-Cooking soups, salads, main meals, healthy drinks, and dessertsMore and more people are learning about the wealth of benefits that apple cider vinegar brings, and this handbook will explain all of them.
£12.34
Mango Media The GlamTwinz Guide to Longer, Healthier Hair
Book Synopsis#1 Best Seller ─ How to Get Healthy HairHealthy hair tips from the GlamTwinz. Get the long, healthy hair you’ve always wanted. YouTube superstars Kelsey and Kendra Murrell – The GlamTwinz – share their secrets to growing long, healthy and natural hair, without having to rely on chemical relaxers. How to have healthy hair. Textured hair requires special care and The GlamTwinz have been delivering their best since their viral video: “Top 10 Tips to Grow out Long HEALTHY Hair” hit YouTube. Now, The GlamTwinz build on that to reveal even more secrets and answers to fans’ questions, while revealing their own personal hair struggles and triumphs. In The GlamTwinz Guide To Longer, Healthier Hair, you’ll learn secrets to: Growing your hair longer Generating natural shine Taming the frizziness Reducing hair breakage Getting the best look without the chemicals Be confident and love the way you look!Table of ContentsForeword No Heat Protective Styling Proper Shampoos Deep Conditioning Leave-In Conditioner Trimming Becoming Friends With Your Ends Taking Supplements Living Healthy Patience Please Closing // Letter from the GlamTwinz
£14.98
Skyhorse Publishing Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisKerry Thompson and Coco Park, the writers behind the influential beauty blogs, Skin & Tonics and The Beauty Wolf, come together to bring you Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skincare and Makeup. With advice on how to assess your skin, build a routine, and apply and shop for a wide variety of makeup products, this guide shows you how to achieve the look of flawless, radiant skin—with makeup—and without! This guide is your gateway into the alluring and sophisticated world of Korean beauty—for all skin types and ethnicities. From the multi-step Korean skincare routine to chic Seoul-inspired makeup looks, this full-color handbook offers product explanations, advice, tutorials, and insider information that will have you immersed in the trendsetting beauty culture of South Korea in no time. Kerry’s blog, Skin & Tonics, has a loyal cult-following thanks to her in-depth, scientifically-informed reviews and skincare tips, with a particular focus on Korean beauty products and Asian skincare philosophies. Kerry’s enthusiasm for skincare began at a very young age and eventually grew into a passion for documenting her skincare adventures and sharing them with the world. Her mission is simple: try emerging skincare products from all over the globe, and distinguish between marketing hype and legitimately effective solutions. Kerry can often be found perusing peer-reviewed clinical research, or speaking with cosmetic chemists and industry insiders. As an early U.S. adopter of the Korean beauty philosophy, her relationships in the Korean beauty industry and continuing quest for knowledge make her an ideal guide to the unique and seductive world of Korean skincare. Coco Park is a digital journalist, artist, and the beloved beauty writer behind the heavily followed blog, The Beauty Wolf, which features art and reviews dedicated to Korean makeup and skincare products. Coco also works as a freelance K-beauty correspondent, and is a repeat guest beauty author at XOJane. She’s been featured in numerous Korean beauty articles in a number of publications, including Fast Company and The Daily Mail. Coco, a certified esthetician and makeup artist, has lived and worked in Dallas, NYC, Toronto, and Montreal. Her lifelong immersion in the beauty industry and specific, in-depth knowledge of Korean beauty trends make her the perfect adviser to lead you through the exciting, ever-changing world of Korean beauty. .
£16.99
Workman Publishing Pure Skin Care: Nourishing Recipes for Vibrant
Book SynopsisThe natural skin care industry is growing, with more and more consumers seeking nontoxic, all-natural products. Now they can make their own at home, less expensively and with fewer additives. In Pure Skin Care, best-selling author and long-time formulator of natural products Stephanie L. Tourles shares her 78 all-time favorite recipes for facial cleansers and scrubs, masks, moisturizers, and steams, along with creams, balms, and exfoliants for the entire body, all formulated to meet the most up-to-date green beauty standards. Readers will find specialized formulas for feet, hands, and sun protection, along with instructions for customizing recipes for particular skin types and easy-to-make treatments for common skin conditions like rosacea, acne, and wrinkles. This book features soothing, pampering, healing, and restorative formulas for all ages and needs.
£15.19
BenBella Books Natural Beauty Reset: The 7-Day Program to
Book SynopsisNatural Beauty Reset is the essential guide for women to restore radiance and hormonal harmony from the inside out. In this book, USA Today bestselling author of Clean Skin from Within, Dr. Trevor Cates guides readers toward revitalised health with a root cause and seasonal approach. In Part 1, Dr. Cates dives into the root causes of women’s health concerns, including hormonal fluctuations and skin issues - like those experienced with pregnancy, menstrual irregularities, perimenopause, and more - the foods we eat, the health of our microbiome, environmental toxin exposures, and other lifestyle elements like sleep and stress. In Part 2, she presents her practical, customisable 7-Day Reset for each season, designed to address root causes and support optimal nutrition, gut health, and mindfulness, focusing on four aspects crucial for lasting beauty that glows from the inside out: Food Movement Mindset Skin Care Combining traditional wisdom with credible scientific research, Natural Beauty Reset is the ultimate holistic resource to help women feel empowered - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and to step fully into the dazzling beauty they have possessed all along.
£999.99
Pegasus Books The Dress Diary
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£17.95
Rockridge Press The Beauty Geek's Guide to Skin Care: 1,000
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£16.19
Mango Media Skincare for Your Soul: Achieving Outer Beauty
Book SynopsisTake Your Skin to the Next Level with This Guide to Korean Skin Care“This book feels like talking with a trusted friend, one so generous with practical advice and wisdom. I wish our Dermatology textbooks had chapters like these!” —Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos, creator of The Nerdy Derma#1 New Release in Massage and Skin AilmentsHave you always longed for that fresh, glowing, no-makeup look? With this step-by-step guide to Korean skincare routines, anyone can attain healthy skin. But Skincare for Your Soul takes it one step further―it guides you to a place where skincare is also self-care.The Korean skin care journey. As much as we’d like, glowing, clear skin doesn’t happen overnight. But there is beauty in the process―not just the results. Author Jude Chao links skincare to self-care culture, giving readers a practical guide to developing an ideal skincare routine and using it to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The Korean skincare routine invites us to look at our skincare not only as a way to reduce lines and wrinkles or clear up breakouts, but as a tool for developing our self-care habits.Steady improvement is the goal. Photoshopped perfection is neither realistic nor a healthy goal. What matters is caring for our mental health and building our self-esteem by intentionally taking time each day to give our skin some love. But it starts with changing how we view skincare and developing a routine that fits our personal needs and goals, and Chao helps you do that.Dive into Chao’s book on K-beauty and discover: An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to skincare A clear breakdown of skincare products (not brands), and pros and cons to help customize your routine How Korean skin care can be a reliable and effective mental health management tool Tips for avoiding common types of exploitative and manipulative beauty marketing If you enjoyed books like The Little Book of Skin Care, The Skincare Bible, or Glow from Within, you’ll love Skincare for Your Soul.Table of ContentsIntroduction Skincare as self-care: It’s not just skin-deep beauty Chapter One Figuring out what your skin needs Skin types: Dry, normal, oily, combination Skin conditions: Dehydrated, sensitive, UV damaged (and the causes) On beauty standards and why "perfect" skin isn't the goal Skincare as a healthy outlet vs skincare as an unhealthy compulsion: What to watch out for; being mindful of thought patterns. Illustrate with personal anecdote. Chapter Two Foundational skincare Cleansing Moisturizer Sunscreen On the mental health benefits of a basic daily routine, and tips to motivate yourself to stick to it even during those times when just the act of washing your face feels like way too much work--aka dragging yourself out of bed and into the bathroom. Illustrate with personal anecdote. Chapter Three Tools to improve your skin issues Korean skincare and Western skincare: Differences and similarities and whether you need to worry about where your cosmetics come from Introduction to different product types and what needs they serve Toner Essence Serum/Ampoule Sheet masks Wash-off masks Moisturizers Sleeping packs On the importance of spacing out new product additions and taking notes of the effects of anything added to the routine On taking things one step at a time. Don't fall victim to completist pressure and think you have to have everything all at once; this is as true in life as it is in skincare. Tips on being comfortable with slow and incremental progress, and finding satisfaction in it. Talk about experiences with others (with permission) who've put pressure on themselves to have a "complete" routine and eventually learned to step away from the template. Discussion of how the "10 step routine" is marketing. Chapter Four Ingredients to address specific skin issues Actives Hydrating ingredients/formulas Moisturizing ingredients/formulas Acne Redness/sensitivity Hyperpigmentation Loss of elasticity and firmness How to read an ingredients list On the pleasures of learning and finding more resources to learn from: As you develop ingredient awareness and learn to read and interpret an ingredients list, remind yourself of what you're accomplishing and what you're enabling yourself to accomplish. It's personal growth, and growth should be celebrated. Illustrate with personal story. Chapter Five Special chapter discussing some of the most typical marketing tricks and manipulative tactics to watch out for. The beauty industry is not always beautiful inside. That doesn't mean that all the products are worthless, but it does mean that the claims on the labels may be. Use examples for each one. Photo editing and manipulation in advertising Fear-based marketing ("no chemicals" etc) Implied claims and weasel words Claims ingredients at suboptimal concentrations Age- and gender-based marketing Chapter Six How to build your own skincare routine, one step at a time. Detailed and with particular effects to look out for (and to avoid) by product type. On progress pics, patience, and inevitable mishaps. Reminder: This isn't about achieving "perfection"--it's about achieving progress. How to recover from unfortunate encounters with unsuitable products, and how to develop a resilient attitude and optimism in the face of breakouts or lack of results. Personal anecdote. How to break anxiety spirals. Chapter Seven Consistency is key, and so are reasonable expectations YMMV and why it's pointless to compare your own progress or your own results to others Unrealistic comparisons and how detrimental they are, both to skin progress and general mental health On learning to value your own journey and your own achievements, regardless of how they match up to others. And on learning to find a community to support you along the way. Illustrate with personal stories from myself and others. Chapter Eight Conclusion: What we've learned along the way, where we're going, and what it means for our skin and our mental health and our lives
£15.29
Morgan James Publishing llc Wigs, Scarves & Lies: Why Your Hair Is Thinning
Book SynopsisWigs, Scarves, & Lies teaches women how to stop their hair from thinning and grow it back! Are you feeling self-conscious about your thinning hair? Do you spend a lot of time in front of the mirror with hats, hairpieces, hair clips, and scarves, trying to rearrange your hairstyle so your scalp doesn’t show? In Wigs, Scarves & Lies, coach and hair loss expert Myrna Buckles teaches women about hair loss—how to deal with it and how to disguise the hair loss while it is growing back. Because yes: this guide provides the specific steps to grow hair back! Myrna unveils 8 proven steps to resolve thinning hair, starting with getting a grip on the emotional impact of the hair loss experienced by at least 21,000,000 women. Learning the underlying causes of hair loss is only the starting point. While sharing her personal journey through hair loss and recovery, Myrna helps women learn how to stop their hair from thinning and, even better, how to grow it back and make the most of the hair they have.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Joven para siempre: Descubre la llave del
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£13.46
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Makeup Is Not (Just) Magic: A Manga Guide to
Book SynopsisAn easy-breezy makeup tutorial in manga form! For anyone intimidated by the world of makeup, you're in luck--a former beauty consultant turned comic artist is here to walk you through it. Join the author as she breaks down the fundamentals of cosmetics and skin care, guided by common questions from her online followers! Learn the basics and develop your own signature style! The perfect illustrated how-to book for fans of makeup tutorials online.
£11.39
Page Street Publishing Co. Natural Homemade Skin Care: 60 Cleansers, Toners,
Book SynopsisFinding natural skin care products that are are easy on the wallet and fit your skin needs is a challenge - but now you can make all the products you need using ingredients found in your pantry and fridge. Militza Maury, founder of the natural skin care blog Little Green Dot, shares her quick, easy and fun-to-make recipes for cleansers, scrubs, moisturisers and more. Your daily skin care routine becomes an enjoyable ritual with a variety of effective cleanser, toner and moisturiser recipes, each of which can be customised to suit your skin type. Combine manuka honey and clay for a refreshing cleanser and whip up a green juice hydrosol to revitalise tired, dehydrated skin. With Militza’s unique recipes, skin care can be a fun, indulgent experience. You can transform yogurt or water melon into nourishing face masks perfect for your next at-home spa day or exfoliate with Mango Cobbler Body Scrub so that your skin is soft and smooth from head to toe. Militza’s recipes are accompanied by all the information you could possibly need about the benefits of various ingredients and a customisation guide that will help you choose which herbs and oils are best for your skin type. This book contains 60 skin care recipes and 60 photographs.
£16.14
Ulysses Press Homemade Nail Polish: Create Unique Colors and
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£15.19
Capstone Press The Amazing History of Fashion
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£8.54
Basic Health Publications Breaking the Aging Code: Maximizing Your DNA
Book SynopsisThroughout life, DNA reproduces and replaces itself continually. In optimal conditions, the copies are perfect, but as environment, diet and stress begin to take their toll, so the DNA becomes damaged and this leads to aging and disease.
£17.09
Basic Health Publications Look Hot, Live Long: The Prescription for Women
Book SynopsisThe best way to cure illness is to prevent it. And, according to nutritionist Dr Christine Lydon, illness prevention begins with good nutrition, weight management and fitness. Her book offers simple, proven prescription for women who want to look their best, feel their best and live a long, healthy life. Combining scientifically backed dietary guidelines and cutting-edge training techniques, this is an effective approach to total well-being.
£18.89
Basic Health Publications Return to Beautiful Skin: Your Guide to Truly
Book SynopsisFilled with practical strategies to enhance skin by using all-natural nontoxic products, this book clears up the mysteries surrounding skin care, opens the way for readers to reclaim the radiant skin they were born with, and offers insights into various skin care products and regimes.
£16.19
Basic Health Publications The Wrinkle-Free Zone: Your Guide to Perfect Skin
Book SynopsisThe way to perfect skin is through nutritional supplementation. Even difficult skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, seborrhoea, and acne have been shown to respond favourably to specific nutritional supplements. This book empowers readers with breakthrough nutritional science in simple, easy-to-understand language. It will enable them to create their own personal skin-care programme that is simple to follow, fun, and very effective.
£16.19
WW Norton & Co Fresh & Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms &
Book SynopsisTired of wondering what went into beauty products, holistic health and wellness coach Jules Aron decided to make her own. In Fresh and Pure, Aron explains how to use fruit, flowers, herbs and minerals to craft healthy beauty products with no preservatives or chemicals. With this guide, readers will be able to pamper themselves from head to toe with aromatic, forward-thinking potions.Trade Review"Help reduce pollution in the ocean by making your own beauty products. Fresh & Pure explains how to transform fruit, flower and herbs into body scrubs, face masks, lip butters, shampoo and hair conditioners that are kind to skin as well as the environment." -- Country Living"Simple kitchen-cupboard recipes for beauty, bath and body products, with aromatic, effective and entirely natural results." -- Psychologies
£15.19
WW Norton & Co Nourish & Glow: Naturally Beautifying Foods &
Book SynopsisWhat we eat directly affects our complexion and determines how we age. Diets rich in protein, healthy fats and good carbohydrates not only yield beautiful skin but also slow the aging process. With guidance from holistic health coach Jules Aron, eating for beauty is simple and pleasurable. Lavishly illustrated, Nourish and Glow lets you indulge in snacks, soups, salads and desserts you can feel good about.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co The Collagen Glow: A Guide to Ingestible Skincare
Book SynopsisAll the potions in the world won’t accomplish what a daily dose of collagen may do. Now that collagen is easier than ever to find and use, readers need The Collagen Glow. It includes information on how collagen is harvested, what to look for in an ingredient list and how to take it to the next level with an easy 10-step plan.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co The Ginger and Turmeric Companion: Natural
Book SynopsisLikely already sitting on your spice rack, ginger and turmeric have been culinary and medicinal staples for centuries—and for good reason. While best known for their flavour, and turmeric’s vibrant colour, these spices are also rich in health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, ginger stimulates digestion, strengthens immunity and helps ease motion sickness, while turmeric can help relieve migraines and even spice up your makeup regimen. Both have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In The Ginger & Turmeric Companion, Suzy Scherr demonstrates how to incorporate these natural wellness aids into daily life. From surprising and delicious recipes—including information on how to maximise the benefits of adding ginger and turmeric to your diet—to health and beauty secrets, she presents a fuss-free guide to these powerful spices. With Scherr’s comprehensive guidance, look no further than the spice cabinet for a feel-good, look-good way to mix up everyday routines.
£11.39
WW Norton & Co The Olive Oil & Sea Salt Companion: Recipes and
Book SynopsisOlive oil and sea salt are staples in most homes. They’re the key to simple pastas, luscious cakes and savoury preserves. But their benefits don’t stop there! Did you know that this pair is packed with healthy potential? They can support digestion, help maintain healthy heart function and help regulate weight. What’s more, they’re among the best ingredients for natural home remedies. As she did with ginger and turmeric, Suzy Scherr now unveils the secrets of olive oil and sea salt. From easy recipes to personal wellbeing, Scherr gives readers the tools they need to support the lifestyle they want. Combine the two to preserve foods and stock the shelves for self-sufficiency, mix up recipes for sunburn soothers and lip balm, or get cleaning with natural shoe polish and countertop scrubs. Whether readers want to use the oil and salt together or separately, this newest edition to the Countryman Pantry series helps them achieve a greener, healthier lifestyle.
£11.39
Morgan James Publishing llc The Face of the Business: Develop Your Signature
Book SynopsisAre you the Face of Your Business? Impressions matter. If you want to grow your business with video, you’re going to need to look the part. Crafting amazing video requires more than just great content. Most women want to make the right visual impression to attract viewers that are ready and willing to listen to their message, but are not sure how. To get maximum impact from their videos, women need the confidence and skills to master their image and truly become the face of their business. Based on her experience transforming hundreds of clients from fashion rookies into camera-ready women of style, Rachel Nachmias offers a step-by-step process to becoming your most beautiful and confident self, creating videos that grow your following, and turning viewers into clients willing to pay top dollar for your expertise. If you dream of creating a personal style that is an asset in your business, and not a liability, The Face of The Business is for you! What’s your style?
£12.34
Morgan James Publishing llc Love What You Wear: Mastering Your Style in
Book SynopsisLove What You Wear shows women how to be fabulous at ALL of their homes! High stress career got you on the move? Sick of spending thousands of dollars on clothing you never wear? Tried and failed with personal shoppers at high end department stores? Are you constantly wondering where your favorite sweater is? Love What You Wear will update your style without stress. Get dressed from ANYWHERE in the world. Look and feel great and appropriately dressed to tackle your day. Never stress about what to wear no matter what home you're in. Be your best dressed self wherever you are in the world. Styling powerhouse female clients since 2001, Alexandra's approach is easy and in-depth. Transform your style today!
£10.44
Quirk Books Stuff Every Woman Should Know
Book SynopsisPacked with tips, tricks, and life hacks for women who need to know everything, this stylish little hand book makes a perfect gift. With advice on etiquette and social situations, entertaining and cooking tips, do-it-yourself instructions, health information, self-defence techniques, and much, much more, this is the ultimate- but petite!- reference guide for go-getters, self-starters, and independant women everywhere.Trade Review“A nifty illustrated guide to all things essential.”—Entertainment Weekly
£9.49
Hunter House Publishers Yoga for a Beautiful Face: Easy Exercises to Help You Look Young Again
£14.24
Mango Media WHY DONT I HAVE ANYTHING TO WEAR
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£38.86
G&D Media What The Hell Happened to Me?: The Truth About
Book SynopsisLadies, if you "feel the heat go up your neck, and your armpits drip with sweat, you''re hands have gotten clammy and your clothes are soaking wet," unless you''re running through the Mohave desert, you''re in menopause. If you''ve looked into the mirror and wondered "What the hell happened to me?" You''re probably beyond menopause.Either way, book is for you. Two dozen hilarious rhymes covering everything from wrinkles to spider veins, falling body parts to skin tags, flatulence to muffin tops, and on and on. You know what''s been happening to you, now it''s time to find out what''s coming just around the corner. Written with an irreverent, dry sense of humor it''s the perfect antidote for dealing with the trials and tribulations of getting older.So spend those sweaty, sleepless nights with these 24 funny ladies and know you''re not alone. If you can only remember to buy it, you''re bound to have some great, big, bloated belly laughs!
£10.44
Sourcebooks Skintelligent: What You Really Need to Know to
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£17.99
Green Eyed Grace Beyond Beauty: A Guide for Beautiful Skin and
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£34.16
Anness Publishing Vinegar
Book SynopsisThis title highlights 250 practical uses in the home health; healing; beauty; homecare; and, cooking. Discover the amazing powers of vinegar and over 250 practical ways in which it can be used in the medicine chest, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and garden. This title includes a fascinating look at the history, production and fermentation of vinegar, followed by a directory that describes and examines each type. It offers natural remedies, treatments and preparations, including digestive tonics, first aid applications, body washes and hair treatments. It provides expert advice on how to use vinegar in the home to clean, remove odours, care for your pet, restore furniture and utensils and improve your laundry. It presents recipes, hints and tips for using all types of vinegar in the kitchen, from dressings and chutneys to sauces, baking, and drinks. Everything has been shown step-by-step with more than 380 colour photographs throughout. Vinegar has been used for centuries for an infinite range of purposes. In this practical book, the introduction covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar, followed by a comprehensive directory to its many varieties. Find out how to treat bruises, sore throats and other common ailments, then discover how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers. Blend relishes and vinaigrettes and create classic salads and pasta dishes with 30 simple recipes. Colour photographs throughout illustrate the versatility and benefits of this magical ingredient.
£9.49
Anness Publishing New You in 21 Days
Book SynopsisThis title features a three-week regime with instant impact. It includes easy-to-follow with long-lasting results. Eat yourself slim with this 21-day diet and fitness plan, including more than 80 healthy low-fat recipes and a range of aerobic and toning exercises for the whole body. Complete the transformation with a selection of confidence-boosting top-to-toe beauty treatments. It is packed with tips, advice and full nutritional information as well as easy-to-use meal and exercise planners, all shown with over 500 pictures. Full nutritional information and at-a-glance calorie and saturated fat values are provided. Based on the principle that in order to lose weight you have to cut your calorie intake and increase your activity levels, A New You in 21 Days outlines a healthy three-week weight-loss scheme that will leave you looking and feeling fabulous. There is a range of delicious low-fat recipes - from breakfasts and snacks to light lunches, main meals and even some sweet treats - easy-to-follow aerobic and toning exercises, and expert beauty tips that will help you maximize your assets. With detailed planners, at-a-glance calorie counts and accessible routines, this book will enable you to transform yourself into a slimmer, healthier, more energized you.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Modest Fashion: Styling Bodies, Mediating Faith
Book SynopsisIncreasing numbers of women are engaging in the development and discussion of modest dressing; a movement matched by a growing media and popular demand for intelligent commentary about the topic. Modest Fashion sets out to meet that need.As a trend, modest dressing is spreading across the world, yet it is rarely viewed as 'fashion'. Studying consumers and producers, retailers and bloggers, Modest Fashion provides an up to the minute account of the art of dressing modestly - and fashionably.Leading scholars in the area, along with journalists, fashion designers, entrepreneurs and bloggers discuss the emergence of a niche market for modest fashion among and between Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith groups as well as secular dressers. Crossing creeds and cultures, analysing commentary alongside commerce, the book probes the personal and the political as well as religious, aesthetic and economic implications of contemporary dress practices and the debates that surround them.Trade Review'This is a wonderful discussion of new configurations of "modest fashions" in the contemporary world, with contributors from academia, business and the media. Focusing on the interrelationships among fashion production and consumption practices of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith groups, this book is a constant delight.' Ozlem Sandykcy, Bilkent UniversityTable of Contents1 Preface – Linda Woodhead 2 Introduction: Mediating Modesty - Reina Lewis Part One – Faith-based fashion and the commercially fluid boundaries of confession 3 Fashion forward and faith-tastic! Online modest fashion and the development of women as religious interpreters and intermediaries - Reina Lewis 4 ‘Discover the beauty of modesty’: Islamic fashion online – Annelies Moors 5 Meeting through modesty: Jewish-Muslim encounters on the internet – Emma Tarlo 6 Hasidic women’s fashion aesthetic and practice: the long and short of tzniuth – Barbara Goldman Carrel Part Two – Modesty without religion? Secularity, shopping and social status through appearance 7 Modest motivations: religious/secular contestation in the fashion field – Jane Cameron 8 The modesty of clothing and immodesty of religion – Daniel Miller 9 ‘Can we discuss this?’ – Elizabeth Wilson Part Three – Manufacturing and Mediating Modesty: the industry and the press 10 Modesty regulators – punishing and rewarding women’s appearances in mainstream media – Liz Hoggard 11 Insider voices, changing practices: press and industry professionals speak Index
£26.65
Headline Publishing Group Nail It!: 100 step-by-step DIY designs for
Book SynopsisThe book begins with an introduction to basic techniques, such as creating a flat base and working with colour and pattern, followed by instructions on achieving more complicated designs using special effects with glitter, jewels and 3D work. Practical advice is also given on how to work with various materials, such as stencils, wraps and stick-ons, and what to include in your own basic nail-art kit. Striking close-up photographs illustrate each of the 100 nail designs, which are divided into themed chapters: Diva; Pop Art; Glitter & Disco; Picture It; Rock Star; Dark Side; Haute Coat (inspired by catwalk trends). Table of ContentsIntroduction and Techniques • 100 Creative Nail Art Designs • Directory • Index • Acknowledgements.
£14.99
Rethink Press Hair Happiness
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£21.24
Search Press Ltd Making Soap: 18 Luxurious Soaps to Make and Give
Book SynopsisBeautifully photographed, this beginner-friendly guide has everything you need to make 18 lovely soaps. Inspirational for seasoned soap-makers as well, the recipes use only natural ingredients that are kind to the skin and our environment. From olive oil to juniper and cucumber to honey, there are lots of gorgeous fragrances and colours to satisfy everyone. With comprehensive information on where to start and what you need, the book includes essential tips on utensils, safety issues to consider, and by a step-by-step guide to making soap. There are also useful sections on fragrances and natural colourings and additives such as coffee and cinnamon. This book tells you everything you need to know about making your own hand-crafted soap, using tools most people already own An addictive hobby, you will find yourself making lovely, personalised soap ideas for gifting.Trade ReviewWho knew that making soap was so sciency?! The author clearly knows what she's talking about and for those who really want to get into soap-making I am sure it would be most helpful. It's a well-written book with beautiful photographs so worth the price. -- Kim Monins * Customer review *I was so excited to get this book through I have always wanted to try this and this is the perfect book to start making soap. There is so many different ones you can make and clear instructions with photos. Perfect details of what you will need and calculations detailed to make it even easier. There is even a list of different oils and what they are good to use for. I also love the fact there is a troubleshooting part so if you do get stuck everything is covered. So glad I got this book and can't wait to get started making soaps. -- Anatasia Snook * Customer review *The book begins with the principles of soapmaking – which were a little mindblowing for this first timer, but obviously necessary and, no doubt, not an issue once you’ve got your ingredients organised and your instructions in front of you. There is a very helpful sample calculation for ingredients (and, we are assured, there are easier calculators to be found online) and a table showing the saponification values of different fats and oils, which makes everything seem a lot less daunting because it means less maths! There are beautiful photographs throughout the book (some look practically edible) and the balance of pictures to text is good. The author makes a point of reminding the reader about how to actually protect themselves when using Sodium Hydroxide, rather than just saying “be careful”. This gave me confidence in her advice. I was also comforted and emboldened by the phrase, “it will always turn into soap”. It seems that soapmaking allows a lot of room for experimentation and, even if things didn’t come out quite like you’d envisaged, the end product will still be usable. I appreciated that the soaps were eco-friendly, made from natural ingredients, and focused on being non-irritant. There are 18 recipes, beginning with a ‘basic’ soap-on-a-rope, the photo of which was far more glamorous than the miniature imitation boxing glove I lathered up with in the 1980s! I was particularly inspired by a recipe that utilises coffee grounds, another which repurposes mini bundt cases, and yet another which uses annatto powder as a colouring. With a comprehensive list of optional additions, including suggestions for ingredients that create a ‘scrub’ effect, the different projects are very varied. From Laundry Soap to Guinness Soap to a Floating Soap, there’s a bit of everything. The instructions to make the basic soap, and subsequent variations, are clear and thorough. Some of the ingredient lists were a little overwhelming, but I am aware that there are suppliers who will stock them all in one place. My guess is that the trick is to view the process in the same way as baking a cake: have all your stuff to hand, one thing at a time, carefully weighed. I get the feeling that preparation is everything in this hobby. At 64 pages long, this book is quite a slim volume, but I get the sense that everything you need is there. The price is fair, as you’re buying a wealth of knowledge and a reassuring voice. Though I’ve not tried any soapmaking yet, the tone of the writing makes me confident that all the recipes have been tested and should turn out well… and, if they don’t, there is always the handy Troubleshooting section at the back of the book! I expect I will have to psych myself up before trying out the techniques, but I really loved this book and it did make me want to have a go. I now need to invest in a pair of digital scales… -- Sophie Hudson * Customer review *The book is very informative. Pictures were great. Shows some lovely shapes and fragrance/ingredient combinations. -- Claire Holmes * Customer review *A well-detailed book on how to make soap. I never realised so many ingredients were required to make soap but am determined to give it a go. -- Evette Gabriella Holmes * Customer review *A beautifully present book, the pictures are divine, not sure my soap will look this good anytime soon but something to aspire to. The descriptions/ instructions are clear and easy to follow! Christmas here we come. Tracy Brown Customer ReviewSoap making is a wonderful hobby – and in current times a good skill to have. Making Soap is a good introduction to soap making which clearly explains the basics, equipment and the important safety measures before you embark on your first project. Each stage of the soap making process is clearly described and accompanied by a colour photo and each recipe is set out in easy-to-follow steps. Should your soap not turn out as expected the trouble shooting section will explain what went wrong. The 18 recipes give a good choice of decorative soaps to try out. Once the basics of soap making has been mastered you can invent your own unique recipes using a combination of oils with properties which work for you. Sarah Dennis Customer ReviewThis is a beautifully illustrated book. A quick scan through the photos of the lovely natural soaps is enough to inspire you to have a go at soap making. However, the initial reading of the first pages on the principles of soap making and the technical calculations are quite daunting. The book is clearly written by someone with a great passion for making soap. As a hobby I’m not sure that you need to know the in depth chemistry of saponification. On the positive side there are lots of hints and tips how to initially economise by using plastic cartons, shoe boxes and other throw away packaging that you may have instead of purchasing lots of silicon moulds. The step-by-step illustrations and text clearly guide you through the basic safety aspects and mixing of soap. The recipes are varied, give a good range of ideas and results that can be expected. There is a good troubleshooting guide at the end of the book to help you resolve and be aware of the problems you might encounter. The book would probably be more suited to someone who has already made soap rather than a novice. Lynne Dobson Customer ReviewOffering a lovely introduction to this addictive hobby, Making Soap has everything crafters need to produce 18 different blends. Each recipe uses natural ingredients such as olive oil, juniper, cucumber and honey, which are kind to both skin and the environment. The book also includes information on utensils, safety issues and step-by-step guides, together with a useful section on fragrances, natural colourings and other additives. Making soap is riding high in the popularity stakes, and this visual guide shows readers everything they need to get started. * Craft Focus *Beginner-friendly guide to making 18 lovely soaps using only natural ingredients that are kind to the environment. From olive oil to juniper and cucumber to honey, there are lots of gorgeous fragrances and colours to satisfy everyone. * Crafts Beautiful - Christmas Special 2020 *Table of ContentsForeword 5 Principles 6 What is natural soap? 6 The soap maker’s language 6 Working utensils for making soap 13 Safety first 15 Making soap 16 Fragrances, colours and additives 18 Soap recipes 21 Soap on a rope (basic recipe) 21 Confetti soap 23 Olive oil soap 25 Salt soap 27 Coffee soap 29 Life is better at the beach 31 Orange & Neroli 33 Salt water soap 35 Juniper Berry 37 Genie in a bottle 39 Almond milk soap 41 Guinness soap 43 Soap cupcakes & floating soap 45 Detergents 47 Shaving soap 49 Cucumber soap 51 Patterned soaps 53 Honey soap 55 Troubleshooting 56 Solid fats and butters 58 List of saponification numbers 60 Sources 61 Thanks 62 About the author 63
£8.54
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd The Little Pocket Book of Natural Beauty: 35
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£11.55
Intellect Books Honolulu Street Style
Book SynopsisHawai’i is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse places in the world due to its central location in the Pacific. Situated at the crossroads of different cultures, Honolulu has a style all of its own. Honolulu Street Style captures this unique approach as it demonstrates how global trends are transformed by stylish Honolulu denizens to give them a unique, local look. Divided into chapters on hair, hats, accessories and beachwear, the book features the styles of people encountered on the street in many different neighbourhoods, with an essay on the history and clothing of Hawai’i as a whole. The neighbourhood fashion explored includes that of iconic Waikiki, which conjures images most people associate with Hawai’i, yet the mass-produced tourist clothing belies a deeper fashion culture hidden in local enclaves and local boutiques that foster an upscale, casual style. Chinatown is a neighbourhood of dramatic colour and exotic touches, and it hosts 'First Friday' events that transform the neighbourhood into a crowded hub of artistic, musical and retail activity. As the photos show, the Kaka’ako neighbourhood draws a crowd that is hip, travelled and not afraid to venture off the beaten path. In contrast, the Manoa valley, home to the flagship campus of the University of Hawai’i, presents itself as an eclectic mix of students and professionals dressed in everything from boho chic to surfer, skater, avant-garde and casual professional style. A highly visual book with full-colour street style photography, Honolulu Street Style will be a landmark publication in the study of place and style.Trade Review'The glory of the book is its ample gallery of photos in situ: a young woman poses in front of a storefront, two friends stand side-by-side in a parking lot, a man in an orange tank top reclines at an outdoor art studio. The point is to capture Honolulu fashions in their natural habitat.' -- Laura Turner, Books & CultureTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Honolulu Street Style Head, Hair, Hats Accessories Beachwear About the Authors
£24.65
Octopus Publishing Group Plant-Based Beauty: The Essential Guide to
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'.
£12.34
