Curly girls of the world unite! Sixty-five percent of women have naturally curly hair, but for too long too many of these women have either been at a loss on how to care for their hair properly or, worse, have gone through life pretending they have straight hair. No more. Curls are definitely in - "Curl Up!" says Mademoiselle - and Lorraine Massey ...
After many unsuccessful attempts to control his unruly hair one morning, Oliver and his family think that they have solved the problem--until he gets to school and finds that it is school picture day.
Full of the same straightforward advice that made "The Care and Keeping of You" so popular, this how-to guide offers stylists' tricks on making perfect braids, knots, and ponytails, plus tips on taming flyaways, getting barrettes to stay put, and more. Photos.
This book is one of the world's best selling cosmetology textbooks. The 1991 edition has undergone a thorough revision in content and design. All the illustrations are new and in ful-colour. Hundreds of full-colour photographs have been added. This book should be of interest to cosmetology students at secondary and post-secondary vocational ...
This guide includes over 200 of Janice Cox's recipes for everything from shampoo and mouthwash to face masks and lip gloss, so readers can customize their beauty regimen, save money, and have fun, all at once. 63 illustrations.
The hairstylist for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" shares his secrets on how a woman can get the best cut, color, curl, texture, and style to enhance her own natural beauty.
This trenchant analysis of the signification of hair within the African-American community ranges over a wide field--history, politics, beauty, business, fame. Focusing on the experiences of African-American women, the authors discuss a range of styles and strategies in different times and places.
Junie B. knows what she wants to be when she grows up--a beauty shop guy. Allshe needs is a little practice and a few volunteers--like her bunny slippers, her dog, and even herself.
Lorri Goddard-Clark has coloured some of the most famous heads in Hollywood, including Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Tobey Maguire, Madonna, and more. But she knows that for many American women, colouring in a salon can be prohibitively expensive. Now, she shares a bevy of recipes for salon-quality home hair colour. "The Hair Color ...
Growing & proper maintenance of Black hair has seemingly been a mystery to Black women for many years. Why won't my hair grow? Why do we go bald after chemicals sometimes? Does trimming the ends make hair grow? Can frequent washing dry it out? These & other questions are discussed in the only proven Black Hair growth system. "Ultra Black Hair ...
Adapted from the author's novel "The House on Mango Street", this bilingual story explores how members of the same family differ widely from each other. A young girl celebrates the uniqueness of each member of her family by describing the different types of hair that grow on each of their heads. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Consumer advocate Begoun reviews more than 150 name-brand hair product lines, and compares good ingredients with poor ones; evaluates what helps and what hurts hair; and explains how to tell the difference between reality and hype.
An illustrated text which provides detailed information on operating techniques using the epilation method. It also stresses the need to consider the safety, efficiency and advisability of the treatment. A section of case histories shows the pattern of treatment of different types of patient.
Young Stanley has prepared to celebrate Crazy Hair Day at school--only to find out it's School Picture Day. Stanley's worst day ever soon takes a surprising turn. Full color.
Celebrity hairstylist and master designer Diane Da Costa offers the solution to unraveling the tresses of textured hair. Counting five-time Grammy winner Lauryn Hill and critically acclaimed actor Blair Underwood among her clients, Da Costa provides both information on the proper care of textured hair as well as a step-by-step guide on achieving ...
Have you always admired women with flowing hair? Do you long for a wash-and-go style? In" Nice Dreads," Lonnice Brittenum Bonner, the author of the classic "Good Hair," shares her secrets and personal stories about dreadlocks--from cultivating buds to keeping those locks looking their best! Perfect for women who want dreadlocks but aren't sure ...
For more than a decade, Dinsdale developed and distributed her own line of natural skin- and hair-care products. Here she enthusiastically shares her simple secrets, offering easy-to-prepare recipes for skin cleansers, toners, masks, bath and massage oils, shampoos, and conditioners--all composed of natural, readily-available ingredients. Full ...
Rose Weitz provides a comprehensive look at women's hair, including a history of attitudes and styles, the cultural implications of beauty salons, the effect of aging on hair and self-esteem, and the impact of the media on women's perceptions of their appearance. As part of her research, Weitz interviewed 74 women, young and old.
Told with a touch of gentle humor in a style that children can readily understand, this picture book shares how one loving family is dealing with their loved one's serious illness. Full color.
This strategy-packed book helps women of color take excellent care of their unique skin and hair, sharing cleansing and makeup advice, solutions to everyday problems, and a comprehensive discussion of treatments of all kinds. Photos.
A guide to fabulous hair that includes hairstyles, instructions, valuable tips, salon secrets and advice for all situations. Illustrated throughout in color.
Here are more than 200 recipes for body, bath, and hair care, geared to the special needs of each season: dry hair in winter, astringents for summer, etc. Includes recipes for apple pectin toner, rose bouquet bath foam, and many other treatments, as well as gift-giving ideas for holidays, including Mother's Day baskets and lavender bath salts for ...
The great pilgrimage center of southeastern Sri Lanka, Kataragama, has become in recent years the spiritual home of a new class of Hindu-Buddhist religious devotees. These ecstatic priests and priestesses invariably display long locks of matted hair, and they express their devotion to the gods through fire walking, tongue-piercing, hanging on ...
A young African American girl named Keyana complains to her mother about how difficult it is to care for her hair. Keyana hates the nighttime ritual when her mother combs the knots out of her hair because, no matter how gentle her mother tries to be, it still hurts. Keyana's mother explains to her how lucky she is to have the kind of hair that she ...
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