Your hands-on guide to the best care for your child's hair

Now taking care of your child's hair can be fun, easy, and trouble-free! In "Wavy, Curly, Kinky," renowned stylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African American boys' and girls' hair from infancy to the preteen years. She presents clear, easy-to-follow hair care guidelines for the three different types of African American hair and gives you expert recommendations for the best products and techniques for each hair type.

Featuring step-by-step instructions, photographs, illustrations, and a helpful question-and-answer section, this comprehensive, user-friendly guide shows you how to: Determine your child's hair texture Get up to speed on hair care basics from washing to combing to braiding Press, relax, or texturize hair Weigh the pros and cons of cutting your child's hair Train, nurture, and manage problem hair

Keep your child's hair healthy and looking great with "Wavy, Curly, Kinky"--and transform hair care time from a chore to a fun, bonding experience for both you and your child!

Nourish Your Skin's Ecosystem for A Healthy Glow You probably know all about your gut microbiome. But what about the microbiome on your body's biggest organ? Studies show that a diverse and thriving ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes on your skin affects a wide array of health issues. Your body's flora is the first line of defense against infection and impacts many skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. It protects your skin from harmful invaders and strengthens its moisture barrier. So how can you take care of the good bacteria that maintains balanced, healthy skin? Written by a skin microbiome expert, Good Bacteria for Healthy Skin is a friendly, comprehensive, science-backed exploration of what this complex system is, what it does, and how to nourish it. You'll learn about how your lifestyle affects your skin microbiome, how microbiome imbalances impact skin conditions, and the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics. You'll also discover a skin detox plan and a beauty wellness regimen to keep your good bacteria happy and your skin looking healthy, youthful, and fresh!

Women are increasingly beginning to question just what is in all the foods they eat; what are all the substances that they spread with abandon on themselves; and what chemicals are in all the household products they use every day around the home. Now Janey Lee Grace, the popular British talk show host who is co-presenter of BBC Radio 2's popular show ?Steve Wright in the Afternoon, ? has gathered together a fantastic collection of alternative ways of assuring that women eat healthy, stay beautiful, and keeping your home clean without endangering their health and well being in the process. Although she claims to be no expert she is fast becoming known as Radio 2's Holistic Ambassador of Health . As a mother of three young boys, a wife, a broadcaster, a singer and a writer, Janey doesn't have time to waste on unrealistic objectives so she has taken the best of what's offered holistically and has incorporated it into her daily life. She is no eco-warrior and insists that she is an im

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.

79% of all vegans are women and their commitment to the lifestyle extends to what they put on their skin. Part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook, and part self-improvement manifesto, The Compassionate Chick's Guide to Beauty showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care and beauty products that you can whip up in your kitchen with simple ingredients for pennies per treatment. Why spend GBP30 on a facial mask or GBP5 on a package of organic facial wipes when you can make these products yourself for just a pound or two. With Sunny's witty, whimsical, edgy and inspirational style, easy-to-follow instructions plus step-by-step photos that detail how to make and use the products, this book is a delight to read. The recipes are easy, inexpensive and provide real beauty results. Everything you need to know about making your own vegan cosmetics is here - from the benefits of going vegan and why it's important to only use products that haven't been animal tested to a complete list of what you'll need to get started from the ingredients to the equipment. And then of course, there are over 115 recipes that will make you feel fantastic from head to toe.You'll discover how to take care of your skin the right way. Included are recipes for normal, oily, combo, dry and mature skin as well as daytime/night time beauty regimens. Recipes from the bath & body section offer a spa experience in the comfort of your home and the hair care section addresses everything from conditioning to dandruff. And then there's the cosmetic/make up section where you'll learn how to make everything from mascara to liquid foundation and lipstick with natural, non-toxic ingredients. This head to toe natural beauty guide will become your go-to guide when it comes to vegan beauty. It's fun and informative and even features a gift section, an alphabetical ingredient list and their beneficial properties as well as a listing for vegan resources.

Is jy moeg vir jou voorkoms? Wil jy ook fantasties lyk? Lyk vandag nog 10 jaar jonger en voel soos ’n nuwe mens en leer Hannon se maklike mooimaakgeheime vir enige een van 17 tot 70 jaar; vind uit hoe om met min tyd en min skoonheidsmiddels te sprankel soos ’n ster by die rooitapyt geleentheid in jou lewe; en ontdek die haarstyl, kleur en produkte wat jou mooier en selfs maerder laat lyk sonder kosmetiese sjirurgie.

Wearing perfume is often limited by the cost of designer brands. Blending your own fragrance takes perfume wearing to another level. You can design your own perfume to suit your mood, your character and your lifestyle - and, of course, your budget! Make Your Own Perfume guides you through individual aromas, showing you how to design and structure perfume for yourself and for others. It includes blending tips to help you create your own range of gorgeous signature scents and fragrances that you can wear as often as you like. In this book you will discover how to: - Identify the fragrance families and choose which ones are better suited to different occasions - Classify both natural and synthetic oils into 'note' categories to enable you to balance your perfume - Make tinctures and infusions to use in your perfumes - Dilute your perfume blend to become a body spray, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, pure perfume, or aftershave - Package your perfume - and choose appropriate names for it - Create perfume blends for pot pourri, reed diffusers and other room scenting products. Contents: Introduction; 1. Tools of the Trade; 2. A Sensible Approach to Health and Safety; 3. Creating Your Perfume; 4. Natural Versus Synthetic; 5. Aroma Oil Profiles; 6. Structuring and Building Your Perfume Blend; 7. How to Dilute Your Perfume Blends, 8. Finishing Touches; 9. Making Tinctures and Infusions; 10. Making Other Fragranced Products; 11. Perfume Blend Formulations; Resources; Index.

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.

With over 400 angel tattoo designs, this book is probably the largest collection of angel tattoos you will ever find. From angel wings to baby angels and tribal angels, from fairy angels and cross angels to devil angels and cupids, all designs are very well represented in this book.

If you are looking to get a new angel tattoo, this book will help you find your dream design. If you are a tattoo professional, this book, and the other in the same collection, will make an excellent inspiration source for you and your customers.

Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling cure for the common mani. Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed! Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine's stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon. Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you'll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails. Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon-and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!

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.

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.

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"

Asian Bridal Look Book is a photographic guide to gorgeous hair and make-up for every bride-to-be's big day. This book provides solutions for Asian ladies of various skin tones on how best to match their make-up, hair colour, outfit and jewellery for their wedding day, as well as, other special occasions. brides-to-be, the Asian Bridal Look Book is a must for every Asian household, to be referred to again and again. Contemporary Look; Chapter 2 - Classic Look; Chapter 3 - Hairstyles illustrates various make-up and outfit colour combinations to match a variety of skin tones as well as styles of jewellery and accessories that help achieve the most beautiful, overall bridal look. make-up artists in the Asian beauty industry, Naveeda and Nina Haider, the Asian Bridal Look Book oozes perfection, presenting over 50 make-up designs that will work well with brides' outfits and over 30 different hairstyles. communities, as well as religions (Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh). It also uses a variety of models - all with different face shapes and skin tones - enabling the book to be useful in all Asian communities.

Every year, nearly 80 million Americans will consult their doctors about their skin. In fact, skin disorders beat out anxiety, depression, back pain, and diabetes as the number one reason Americans see their doctors. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority will receive only a surface-level treatment, leaving the underlying conditions at the root of their skin issues unresolved. Skin doesn't lie; it reflects overall health in unimaginable ways. Dirty Looks, internationally renowned dermatologist and scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe shows readers that skin health is much more than skin deep. As a pioneering researcher on the cutting edge of the gut-brain-skin axis, she explains how the spectrum of skin disorders -- from stubborn acne and rosacea to psoriasis, eczema, and premature wrinkling -- are manifestations of irregularities rooted in the gut. Lasers, scalpels, creams, and prescription pads alone will not guarantee the consistently healthy, glowing skin we all seek. Instead, Dr. Bowe focuses on the microbiome -- where trillions of microbes "speak" to your skin via the brain -- and highlights the connection between sleep, stress, diet, gastrointestinal health, and the health of your skin. With simple explanations of the science, do-it-yourself practical skincare strategies, and a life-changing 3-week program, Dirty Looks is your roadmap to great skin from the inside out and the outside in.

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!

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.