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Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition 322 reviews
Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron
Beginning Press, 2007
Extremely useful reference
I got Paula's 2003 edition in 2006, but was sorry that it was rather outdated and in that edition she said she wouldn't be doing another one. So I was happily surprised to find a brand new edition in Barnes & Noble, and after perusing it I plan to order it from Amazon. A few comments: Some reviewers claim Paula gives negative reviews to most product so she can push her own line. I don't agree ...
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Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians 3 reviews
Joel Gerson, Janet D'Angelo, ...
Milady, 2003
This is a good all around Beauty School book
Most of the chapters are well written and understandable. I have found some discrepancies in the information, and feel that the book could have been edited a little better. The book explains sanitation but does not go into the correct method of sanitizing all items that one would use during a service. The material is quite dry, and could really use something to get the student excited about ...
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Hair: Styling Tips and Tricks for Girls (American Girl Library) 14 reviews
American Girl, 2000
Five stars from a retired salon owner!
This is a great guide for kids and tweens who love to play with new hair styles, but aren't quite sure how to achieve the perfected look that they'd like. (There's a thing or two for us big girls to learn as well!)
Beginners will learn how to identify hair types and how each type of hair requires specialized treatment. The styles offered are all cute and range from funky to classic. They are ...
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Great Hair: Elegant Styles for Every Occasion12 reviews
Davis Biton
Sterling/Penn, 2007
Why I love this book
Although some of the hairstyles are a tad trashy, most of them are really lovely.
They're explain step by step, and each step and a coloured photograph and instructions.
I would recommend this book to people who have a basic knowledge of hairstyling. They dont teach you how to blow dry your hair perfect or exactly how to tease hair so you'll need to know just a bit to start out.
The ...
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Curly Girl195 reviews
Lorraine Massey, Deborah Chiel
Workman Publishing Company, 2001
Hate Your Curly Hair? This is a MUST READ!
For anyone who's ever struggled to deal with her - or his! - curly, kinky, wavy hair, this book will help you end those battles forever! Lorraine Massey's easy, informative writing style makes the book comfortable to read and simple to follow. You'll find out things you never knew about your curly hair: the best way to wash it, dry it, cut it, the products to use on it (and NOT use on it), and ...
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Hair Wraps (Klutz) 10 reviews
Anne Akers Johnson
Klutz, 1998
my business
I am a girl (...), and this book is great! I learned how to do many designs! I now have my own hair wrap business and do hair wraps at craft fairs! I also have the Quick Wrap from Conair. I make over 20$ a day doing hair wraps! it is great!
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Girls' Style8 reviews
Maria Neuman
DK CHILDREN, 2006
Great Book!!
This is such a great book. I get asked all the time "How did you do that to your daughters hair"
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Hair: A Book of Braiding and Styles/Book and 3 Scrunchies (Klutz)76 reviews
Anne Akers Johnson
Random House Disney, 1995
Great Gift
I bought this book for my 14 year old niece. She loves it and is practicing new "dos" daily! I looked through it quickly. Looks to be easy reading with detailed illustrations. I look to be purchasing one for myself in the very near future!
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Going-Natural: How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair19 reviews
Mireille Liong-a-kong
Sabi Wiri Inc, 2004
More than what I expected
When I first saw this book on their website (www.going-natural.com) I was excited about the fact that I found a book which had such good reviews! When it finally arrived in the mail and began reading it, I knew I had made the right decision! Everything from the author's note to the index in the back was so detailed.
I was expecting basic information, but it is far beyond basic. It gave ...
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Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary (Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary)13 reviews
Natalia Michalun, Varinia Michalun
Milady, 2000
Milady's Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
In addition to listing many standard ingredients, this book also lists botanicals which are listed by their English name with other common names listed right after. And they are cross-referenced. A very good brief review of skin physiology, function, components, structures and layers along with product penetration and testing and skin types and conditions enhance the book. Great for newbies ...
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Scissors and Comb Haircutting: A Cut-By-Cut Guide for Home Haircutters11 reviews
Bob Ohnstad
You Can Pub., 1985
An Excellent Chioce!
I'm so glad that I bought this book! It is loaded with a lot of information and is detailed - unlike many of the haircutting books that are around! Thank you Bob Ohnstad!!
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Split Ends: Sometimes the End is Really the Beginning27 reviews
Kristin Billerbeck
Thomas Nelson, 2007
Delightful!
This delightful love story is a wondeful mix of old fashioned charm and sassy wit. My teenage daughter and I both found this romantic tale to be highly satisfying and enjoyed all the allusions to the Hollywood classics, especially where a certain famous Mr. Grant was concerned.
Kristin Billerbeck is one of my favorite for-fun authors and I think this one is her best yet!
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Haircutting for Dummies19 reviews
J. Elaine Spear
For Dummies, 2002
a bad haircut and here you are...
What is it about a bad haircut ~ I mean a truly, truly BAD haircut, so bad my husband didn't even recognize me when I walked out of the salon ~ that drives people to "Haircutting for Dummies"? I know I'm not the only one who has been in this DIRE situation. This is a good guide, a little confusing in places, but that confusion might be me, but overall a very helpful guide. If only this book ...
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Beautiful Braids: The Step-by-Step Guide to Braiding Styles for Every Occasion and All Ages 8 reviews
Patricia Coen, Joe Maxwell
Three Rivers Press, 1996
Beutiful Braids-Step by step guide...
Having had short hair most of my life, I had little braiding experience to help with my daughter's long hair. This guide was to the point and illustrative. I found what I needed to know to start practicing new styles to give my daughter a unique and well put together look.
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It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children's Hair31 reviews
Michele N-k Collison
Amistad, 2002
Great Help for Transracial Adoptive Moms
As a white Mom with an A-A daughter, I have a lot to learn about caring for her dry, kinky hair. I thought this book had some great tips about general hair care as well as styling. There are line-drawing illustrations to accompany photographs of the completed hairstyle. Most of all, I liked the supportive attitude of the author and the short essays from other Primary Care Givers (Black, White, ...
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Braids and Bows (Klutz)15 reviews
Anne Akers Johnson, Robin Stoneking
Klutz, 1992
A Classic
My mom had this book when I was younger and we still purchase it for our friends with daughters (I'm now 23). The illustrations are very clear and I had the best braids in elementary school and can still french braid better than anyone I know!
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Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff66 reviews
Lonnice Brittenum Bonner
Three Rivers Press, 1994
Knowledgable and funny
I find it truely amusing that some of the reviewers out there criticize grammer, but forget to look at their own. They criticize spelling, but they don't use the dictionary. They criticize any black woman who writes a book on black hair care based on their own experiences, swear they know more, but then don't prove it by writing a book on black hair care based on their own experience. This book ...
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Healthy Black Hair: Step-by-Step Instructions for Growing Longer, Stronger Hair16 reviews
Nicole Smith
Panacea Publishing, 2003
Get this book!
if you have relaxed hair! Its a must read for you. I purchased this book after deciding that I was tired of wearing my short 'Halle Berry style'. I'd worn it for over 10 years and was sick to death of it. I'd never really allowed my hair to grow past my chin. However, it was around last year when I decided to really get my hair in order. I'd been relaxing it at home and that is a NO NO for me! ...
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The Surgery-Free Makeover: All You Need to Know for Great Skin and a Younger Face1 review
Brandith Irwin
Da Capo Press, 2008
Great Background and Useful Tips on Great Skin
I have always wanted to visit a cosmetic dermatologist and ask them what I should be doing about maintaining my skin - which products should I use, etc. But I have never gotten up the nerve to actually do it. This book is wonderful as it is a great resource to surveying all that is out there in the market that can be done for improving skin without surgery (Botox, restylane, repair creams, ...
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Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair
Diane Da Costa, Paula T. Renfroe
Fireside, 2004
Textured Tresses
I gave this book as a gift to a friend who has recently gone natural. She's loves the book.
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