The Ultimate Guide to Successful Makeup and Skincare for Every Woman of Color Who Wants to Look and Feel Her Best
* A complete listing of cosmetic products, tools to use, and professional techniques to design your best look
* The best products for your skin type and the best colors for your complexion
* What corrective beauty products to buy and what regular skincare regimen to follow
* Solutions to your beauty problems, including nutrition, nail care, and hair care
* Great advice from the women whose looks you love

""This is the book we've been waiting for. Fornay is a master.""
-Susan Taylor, Essence magazine
""This wonderful book will empower you to be knowledgeable, well-groomed, confident, and successful. It's the ultimate guide for every woman of color who wants to radiate her beauty.""
-Upscale magazine
""Alfred Fornay has exemplified perfection in the beauty and fashion industry. His style, e'lan, and foresight have been emulated by countless others.""
-Naomi Sims, superstar model; author, All About Health and Beauty for the Black Woman
""Before black women knew which way to turn, where to look to affirm their beauty, and find the tools to enhance their beauty, there was Alfred, setting the pace.""
-Constance White, former style reporter, the New York Times; author, Style Noir
This internationally acclaimed makeup and skincare handbook and guide has shown thousands and thousands of women how to successfully present their own unique beauty.

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Makeup and Skincare for Every Woman of Color Who Wants to Look and Feel Her Best

• A complete listing of cosmetic products, tools to use, and professional techniques to design your best look
• The best products for your skin type and the best colors for your complexion
• What corrective beauty products to buy and what regular skincare regimen to follow
• Solutions to your beauty problems, including nutrition, nail care, and hair care
• Great advice from the women whose looks you love

"This is the book we’ve been waiting for. Fornay is a master."
–Susan Taylor, Essence magazine

"This wonderful book will empower you to be knowledgeable, well-groomed, confident, and successful. It’s the ultimate guide for every woman of color who wants to radiate her beauty."
–Upscale magazine

"Alfred Fornay has exemplified perfection in the beauty and fashion industry. His style, e´lan, and foresight have been emulated by countless others."
–Naomi Sims, superstar model; author, All About Health and Beauty for the Black Woman

"Before black women knew which way to turn, where to look to affirm their beauty, and find the tools to enhance their beauty, there was Alfred, setting the pace."
–Constance White, former style reporter, the New York Times; author, Style Noir

This internationally acclaimed makeup and skincare handbook and guide has shown thousands and thousands of women how to successfully present their own unique beauty.

The fashion industry produces more carbon emissions than international flights and maritime shipping combined, and is the second-largest consumer of the world's water supply - despite this, 85% of all textiles end up in the dump each year. If you are one of the rising numbers of concerned consumers who feel uneasy about their contribution to these figures, then How to Quit Fast Fashion is the essential guide to help you lessen your impact on our eco-system, whilst remaining fashionable and well-dressed. Across 100 step-by-step tips, this book will help you take action through easy to follow advice and practical ways to have a more sustainable style. From what the jargon on your clothes' labels really means and introductions to the world of rental fashion, to how to make your favourite clothes last longer, you'll be able to officially quit fast fashion.

Step back from the overload--that overwhelming combination of work, chores, caring for children, and meeting everyone's needs but your own--and let the sage advice, warmhearted humor, encouraging reminders, and inspiring thoughts from women around the world help you discover a much-deserved calm amidst the whirlwind of your life.This revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller, with a new introduction by the author, is the perfect gift for yourself or all the workaholics, rushaholics, and careaholics in your life. Millions of women have found daily comfort and sustenance in Schaef's insightful meditations. Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much will make it possible for you to relax, refuel, and, most important, honor yourself and all that you do everyday of the year.

Tired 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.

Lavender and olive oil, honey and oatmeal, cinnamon and orange. These are just some of the natural ingredients that can be used in soap, an age-old craft that makes a perfect hobby - simple, rewarding and, most of all, fun. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs take you through each stage of the soap-making process. There is also invaluable guidance on tools and equipment, materials and ingredients, and safety procedures. The book includes twenty unique soap recipes, using only pure ingredients, such as Goat's Milk and Almond Oil Soap for moisturizing and Seed Soap for exfoliation. There are also soaps for utter self-indulgence; relax with Lavender Oil Blocks, revive with spicy Clove Soap or luxuriate with exotic Sandalwood Bars. In this book, you will find the inspiration and know-how to make natural, yet beautiful, soaps.

Praise for "Goal Free Living"

Setting goals may be fine. But letting your goals take control of your life can be devastating. Goal-Free Living shows you how to explore paths in your life you never knew existed and discover a more exciting, successful, and rewarding life--today!

"If you have only one goal this year, let it be this: Read Goal-Free Living!"
--Daniel H. Pink author, "A Whole New Mind and Free Agent Nation"

"Stephen Shapiro's approach will help readers achieve the best kind of happenstance: taking a stance to make things happen."
--Heath Row Contributing Editor and Community Director, "Fast Company" magazine

"I have a sense that reading this book may turn out to be one of the most important things I've done in a long time."
--Doug Busch Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation

"This is an engaging, creative approach to discovering inner wisdom and personal fulfillment."
--Michael J. Gelb author, "How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and Discover Your Genius"

"Reading Goal-Free Living is like jettisoning a hundred-pound pack. Suddenly, you're racing much faster and enjoying the breeze."
--Alan Weiss, PhD author, "Million Dollar Consulting"

Specifically this new edition includes: up-dated material to match the electro-epilation elements of the current NVQ/SVQ Beauty Therapy Level 3 specifications; further guidance on the treatment of telangiectasia and skin tag removal, including before and after photographs; in-depth coverage of blend technique; comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology, including extensive Test Yourself sections; and a new further training section providing information on recent innovations. Key features retained from the previous edition include: activities, progress check questions and key terms to aid learning and retention of knowledge; clear and precise illustrations; an emphasis on safe and professional practice; and addresses and websites of useful organisations to help students find follow-up information.

'Your practical new best friend.' - Grazia magazine

What do you get when two beauty experts join forces to talk skincare, make-up and all things in between?

Back Chat Beauty is for anyone who wants to know the secrets to always looking fresh-faced with minimal effort. Beauty and Style Director at Buro and formerly of ELLE magazine, Sophie Beresiner, and makeup artist and podcast host, Lisa Potter-Dixon, join forces to share their knowledge of skincare products and makeup brands, offering advice for every issue.

First up, The Backchat: Sophie and Lisa introduce their specific brand of no-nonsense beauty advice; they're not here to endorse products or get advertising, this is real advice for real women (and men!). Focusing on what affects the appearance of your skin, from diet to sleep, inflammation to environment, Sophie and Lisa offer up solutions to help you tailor-make a routine that works!

In The Basics, they cover everything from your eyebrows down. After that, they share their tips for creating make-up looks for every day as well as for when you need to wow!

There are chapters on The Good Times that list occasions when you want to look your best as well as a focus on The Disruptors for when life can get in the way, complete with mini `Saviour' kits for dealing with periods, heartbreak, rain and the rush hour!

Last up it's time to get Out of the Office and discover how to manage your beauty care away from home. There'll be holiday prep for all your spray tan tales, advice for taking it to the city or beach and a rundown of the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage.

Together, with their no-nonsense approach, they walk you step-by-step to feeling confident in your own skin. There isn't a product around that Lisa and Sophie haven't personally tried or are willing to test.

Join them LIVE on Instagram #backchatbeauty!

Have you ever thought why every workout you have ever done stopped at the neck? Or wondered why traditional yoga calms the mind, tones the body but forgets the face? Are you looking for a natural way to look and feel younger and healthier? Danielle Collins, TV's Face Yoga Expert, believes we should all have the opportunity to look and feel the very best we can for our age and to care for our face, body and mind using natural and holistic techniques. Her method requires just 5 minutes a day and could not be easier to get started. Integrating practical facial exercises with inspirational lifestyle tips, including diet and skincare, Danielle Collins' Face Yoga is a revolutionary new programme to help you achieve healthier, firmer, glowing skin.

It started with a harmless quest for perfect wash-and-go hair. Every girl wants it, and Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt finally found it in a fancy salon treatment. They were thrilled--until they discovered that the magic ingredient was formaldehyde.

Shocked, O'Connor and Spunt left no bottle unturned. If it went on their body (and thus, was absorbed into their skin and bloodstream), they researched it. As it turns out, many of those unpronounceable ingredients in your self-tanner and leave-in conditioner are not regulated and the "natural" on your face wash doesn't mean what you think it does.

Now, with the help of top scientists, dermatologists, and makeup artists, the authors share their compelling findings and the easy way to detoxify your beauty regimen. "No More Dirty Looks" also reveals the safest, most effective products on the market and time-tested home recipes. Finally, you don't need to sacrifice health for beauty--because coming clean is the best look yet.

If treated and nourished properly your skin will be healthy and glowing, making you feel good and look great. This book will guide you through creating your own personal range of skin care applications, tailored to your particular skin type - or any body else's. The products made use natural ingredients where possible, and throughout the book you will find details of the purpose and benefits of the ingredients used. You will also learn about ingredients that can be substituted so that you can adapt the recipes to suit your or others' needs. In this book you will discover how to: - Choose essential oils that are useful for treating different skin conditions - Design and create a range of products including a cleanser, toner, face mask and moisturising cream - Identify the ingredients that are beneficial in hand-made skin care products - Make informed choices on which ingredients are most appropriate for different skin conditions - Make tinctures and infusions to use in your products - Store your products to ensure that they are fresh and safe to use Contents: Introduction; 1. Sensible Healthy and Safety; 2. Tools of the Trade; 3. Why Is Your Skin So Important; 4. Caring for Your Skin; 5. Cosmetic Ingredients; 6. Making Facial Products: Routines & Recipes; 7. Making Tinctures & Infusions; 8. Treatments for Troubled Skin; 9. Emulsions, Antioxidants & Preserves; 10. Commerical Skincare Products; Resources; Index.

When so much in Russia has changed, the banya remains. For over one thousand years Russians of every economic class, political party, and social strata have treated bathing as a communal activity integrating personal hygiene and public health with rituals, relaxation, conversations, drinking, political intrigue, business, and sex. Communal steam baths have survived the Mongols, Peter the Great, and Soviet communism and remain a central and unifying national custom. Combining the ancient elements of earth, water, and fire, the banya paradoxically cleans bodies and spreads disease, purifies and defiles, creates community and underscores difference. Here, Ethan Pollock tells the history of this ubiquitous and enduring institution. He explores the bathhouse's role in Russian identity, following public figures (from Catherine the Great to Rasputin to Putin), writers (such as Chekhov and Dostoevsky), foreigners (including Mark Twain and Casanova), and countless other men and women into the banya to discover the meanings they have found there. The story comes up to the present, exploring the continued importance of banyas in Russia and their newfound popularity in cities across the globe. Drawing on sources as diverse as ancient chronicles, government reports, medical books, and popular culture, Pollock shows how the banya has persisted, adapted, and flourished in the everyday lives of Russians throughout wars, political ruptures, modernization, and urbanization. Through the communal bathhouse, Without the Banya We Would Perish provides a unique perspective on the history of the Russian people.

This companion journal to bestselling beauty nutrition guide Eat Pretty is an inspiring and innovative tool that invites fans and newcomers alike to put beauty nutrition know-how into practice. The dynamic format includes lively and informative overviews, fill-in trackers and checklists, thought-provoking Q&As, goal-setting guidance, prompts for self-reflection, and repeating spreads for monitoring 40 days of living and eating well-all in a gorgeous, illustrated package.

There is a Great Teenage Myth alive in this world! This Myth is alive in the hearts & minds of many preteens & teens walking around this planet. Although most myths are harmless, this one is destructive. When one believes & lives the Myth (& most are unaware that they believe & live the Myth) it keeps one from experiencing & having in their life--True Freedom, True Independence, True Personal Power. Young people are not only living The Great Teenage Myth, they are perpetuating it each & every day, keeping its destructive power alive by sharing it with their friends & classmates. Two Key Points to consider: #1 The whole idea of ""play"" as teenagers' experience it today is a relatively new concept. #2 Before 1940, just over 65 years ago, there was technically no such thing as a teenager. Only if you are willing to understand & shatter The Great Teenage Myth will you have given yourself the opportunity to experience & live what you truly desire & need in your life. What's YOUR CHOICE?

The 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).

Whether chosen for comfort, to appear more mature, or for aesthetic reasons, a beard is a means for a man to affirm his style. In the working world, where a closely shaved face has long been the norm, its return comes with a condition: that it is neat and well maintained. In this practical guide you will find all the tips for choosing a beard that matches your look and personality: trimming your beard using a detailed step-by-step technique; taking care of your beard and skin with appropriate tools and creams; choosing, trimming, and maintaining your mustache; discovering the ancient shaving ritual practiced by barbers; and learning tips to avoid the little hassles of everyday life.

There are times when we all need to take refuge from the demands of everyday life. Retreating from the world for a few precious hours gives us time to soothe and re-energize our over-tired bodies and over-stimulated minds with some much-needed pampering. This book provides all the encouragement you need. Prepare your sanctuary with warm towels, soft lighting and gentle music, and lose yourself in a reverie with your preferred products: rich and creamy herbal soaps, scented bath and body oils, natural hair rinses, and nourishing creams and lotions. In this book the author reveals the therapeutic powers of top-to-toe body care, deep relaxation and quiet contemplation. The suggestions will help you to create a sense of well-being that will remain with you as you emerge to face the world, rested, refreshed and fully restored.

Throughout history, women (and men) have applied make-up to enhance, alter, conceal and even to disguise their appearance. Also, to a greater or lesser degree over time, cosmetics have been used as a visible marker of social status, gender, wealth and well-being. A closer look at the world of make-up gives us not only a mirror reflecting day-to-day life in the past, but also an indicator of the culture and politics of earlier periods in history. Susan Stewart guides the reader through the bewildering, fascinating and complex story of cosmetics, from the ancient world to the present day. Anyone who has ever wondered how the Romans used algae to colour their faces and urine to whiten their teeth, how Radium came to be a popular 1930s beauty trend, or how make-up survived the war will enjoy this colourful journey through the human obsession with improving how we look.