Download or read book The GlamTwinz Guide to Longer Healthier Hair written by Kelsey Murrell and published by Mango. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The YouTube stars describe ways in which women can take better care of their hair.

Download or read book Gorgeously Green written by Sophie Uliano and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make—and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!

Download or read book Secret of Healthy Hair written by La Fonceur and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are seeking a permanent solution to your hair problems, then Secret of Healthy Hair is for you! Hair problems are something that everyone experiences at some point. They can severely hurt one’s self-confidence. What you eat, how you feel and how well you take care of your hair hugely affect your hair’s health and growth. Different people have different hair problems, but what causes these problems? Why can’t some people grow their hair after a certain length? How can you influence your hair’s health and its growth rate? How can you get the smooth, shiny, and strong hair that you always dreamt about? In Secret of Heathy Hair, research scientist La Fonceur will address all of these questions. When you know what you are doing wrong, you can work on it. Working on the root cause instead of superficially hiding your hair’s flaws gives a permanent lifelong solution to your hair problems. Additionally, this book includes some healthy recipes which promote hair growth along with a customized diet and lifestyle plan for every season.

Download or read book Self Care for Black Women written by Oludara Adeeyo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate. Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it’s tough to prioritize physical and mental wellness as a Black woman, especially with a constant news cycle highlighting Black trauma. Now, with The Self-Care for Black Women you’ll find more than 150 exercises that will help you radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book has everything you need to feel more at peace. You’ll find prompts like: -Map out your feelings about a microaggression -Make a list of your safe spaces -Detail out an entire day dedicated to your self-care -And more! It’s time to put yourself first and prioritize your self-care once and for all—and this book is here to help you do just that.

Download or read book Healthy Hair Care Tips for Today s Black Woman written by Cheryl Talley Moss and published by . This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hair Rules written by Anthony Dickey and published by Villard. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kinky, curly, or wavy hair isn’t “problem” hair—it’s just hair with a different set of rules! For too long, hairstylists and hair-care companies have ignored the needs of women with kinky, curly, or wavy hair, focusing on it as “problem” hair rather than celebrating its unique texture. But now hair-care and style expert A. Dickey, considered by top magazine beauty editors to be the foremost authority on caring for, cutting, and styling curly hair, has written Hair Rules! to end the frustration faced by women with curly hair every day. Hair Rules! is chock-full of simple tips for all types of curly hair and covers everything from the best shampoos and conditioners to use, to damage-free hair-drying (dust off that hood dryer!), the use of natural oils, and the safest coloring, styling, and chemical relaxing techniques—as well as guidelines for maintaining healthy, gorgeous hair. “My mission,” writes Dickey, “is simple: to advise and encourage all women with nonstraight hair to strive to attain their beauty, whatever their ethnicity, and whatever their tastes.”

Download or read book Curly Girl written by Lorraine Massey and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It’s all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude. Includes: Ten things to do before you dye You are what you eat—and so are your curls Getting kids to love their curls Curly guys Lorraine’s 12-step recovery program And check out Lorraine’s video tutorials on YouTube.

Download or read book Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair written by Clarence R. Robbins and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-26 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human hair is the subject of a wide range of scientific investigations. Its chemical and physical properties are of importance to the cosmetics industry, forensic scientists, and to biomedical researchers. This updated and enlarged fourth edition continues the tradition of its predecessor as being the definitive monograph on the subject. It now contains new information on various topics including: chemical hair damage, the cause of dandruff, skin and eye irritation, hair straightening, and others. Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair is a teaching guide and reference volume for cosmetic chemists and other scientists in the hair products industry, academic researchers studying hair and hair growth, textile scientists, and forensic specialists.

Download or read book Better Than Good Hair written by Nikki Walton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fresh new handbook on how to achieve and maintain stylish natural hair, from the savviest and most revered expert on coils and curls These days there's a revolution going on. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of damage from expensive chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and online hair therapy expert. In Better Than Good Hair, this gifted "curl whisperer" educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length—from Fierce Braid-and-Curls to Fancy Faux Buns. She also counsels those considering the "big chop"—cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful "teeny weeny afro." Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles. Combining Walton's expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, Better Than Good Hair includes: Product recommendations Home hair care recipes Advice for parents on how to manage their children's natural hair Tips for using henna on gray hair Guidance on dealing with detractors Step-by-step illustrated directions for nearly two dozen hairdos, from frohawks to twist-outs Full of indispensable information, as empowering as it is accessible, and with a foreword by actress and comedian Kim Wayans, Better Than Good Hair is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.

Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Download or read book Life Makeover written by Dominique Sachse and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been so overwhelmed by responsibilities or other people’s needs that you forgot to make time for yourself? They say beauty is only skin-deep, but there is power in embracing your outward beauty as the first step in living with internal boldness, confidence, and renewed joy. An outside-in approach to beauty isn’t for other people’s perception of you, but for your interpretation of yourself and how much you’re willing to explore. Sachse has confirmed the unmistakable link between external appearance and self-confidence, and she wants to show you how to rekindle both. In the pages of this book, Sachse offers a vulnerable look into her own mistakes and imperfections and explains how making over her outward appearance resulted in a happier and healthier version of herself—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Filled with confidence-boosting wisdom about cultivating rest and lifegiving hobbies, Sachse shows you: how making small changes to your outward appearance can be a pathway to building confidence and making other new transformations in your life practical tips about hair, makeup, and fashion from an expert the benefits of taking bold risks – your life is too valuable to be left on autopilot how to analyze your past and see where you self-sabotaged, and look for traits that served you well and can serve you in the future Sachse knows no amount of makeup can compare to the look of a confident, classy, and kind woman, and that there’s nothing like the glow that comes from inner beauty. It’s time to discover—or rediscover—who you really are and live your life to the fullest.

Download or read book The Men s Hair Book written by Rogelio Samson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Men''s Hair Book: A Male''s Guide To Hair Care, Hair Styles, Hair Grooming, Hair Products and Rocking It All Without The Baloney is exactly what it says in the title. Written by popular men''s hair expert Rogelio Samson, The Men''s Hair Book gives the modern male an in-depth blueprint to getting his hair looking as he wants it to look without the baloney that abounds the men''s hair field. The Men''s Hair Book: A Male''s Guide To Hair Care, Hair Styles, Hair Grooming, Hair Products and Rocking It All Without The Baloney is based on Rogelio''s "hair-management equation": a pioneering system that optimizes the profiling, grooming, styling and caring of your hair so as to yield the overall solution of great-looking, convenient hair. The hair-management equation covers and optimizes everything that has to do with having hair that you can finally be happy with, and this system serves as the backbone of The Men''s Hair Book and Rogelio''s goal of spreading the word so as to have men worldwide carrying their hair with pride and in a self-actualizing manner. What''s more is that The Men''s Hair Book is related to the real world through barbershop case studies in every chapter so that you are able to relate your newly-acquired knowledge to the practical side of male hair care. This is what you will find in the 240+ pages of The Men''s Hair Book: - A hair-profiling system that puts your hair into a type and length category and that also measures how much your hair may curl, altogether creating your particular hair ID. - The Norwood male-balding classification explained in detail so that you can identify any current or future hair loss you may suffer. - Rogelio''s popular hair-grooming method, including his No Shampoo method and his Sebum Coating method. - All about cleaning your hair, from how to use shampoo to cleaning your hair without shampoo and via natural alternatives. - All about conditioners and how to make the most of the sebum you secrete (yes, your hair follicles secrete sebum!). - A full analysis of all hair products and how to select the appropriate ones according to your unique hair ID. - An in-depth coverage of how to style your hair, including the relevant hairstyles that suit your hair ID. - The correct methods to optimally using hair dryers and hair straighteners as a male without frying your hair. - Guidelines for growing your hair long and working out how long your hair will take to reach certain lengths and hairstyles. - A guide on how to shop for the correct barber or hairdresser. - A plan of action that has you seeing the optimizing of your hair as a journey that follows an optimal and efficient order and that is made up of a set of steps and actions to be implemented. - A big list of busted myths that will not only be extremely helpful for your hair-optimizing efforts but will also be great for bar talk! - The last chapter contains 36 miscellaneous questions that Rogelio has answered in depth so as to bulletproof your journey. - An appendix section with 29 visual references used throughout the book. - Every chapter is neatly summarized at the end with a "Conclusion" section to ensure that you have picked all the important knowledge taught in the chapter. - Each chapter is ended with a real-life case study that has occurred in a professional barbershop and that is related to the lesson learnt in the given chapter. The Men''s Hair Book is of great use and benefit for: - Men who want to finally master their hair and stop wasting time with Mickey-Mouse stuff. - Men who want to stop wasting money on their hair and want their hair to become economically viable. - Men desiring to spice up their image and improve their self-esteem. - Men with sons who need help managing and embracing their hair. The same applies for any other male family members who need a solution for their hair.

Download or read book Beauty Reinvented written by Nikol Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going gray in your thirties is not easy. It's not what society says is right or OK. I wanted to share my journey with women all over the world and let you know by example that it's OK to be your authentic self no matter what society says. It's time to break the beauty rules Ladies and embrace your authentic self. It's time that we stop making excuses, stop being insecure and buying into the advertisements, glossy magazines, and commercials that only show women with colored hair. In this book, I will show you how to conquer your fear of the unknown and taboo world of going gray, build self-confidence that stands out in a crowd and embrace your authentic self. You will be one strong, fierce, bold woman ready to welcome your gorgeous gray once you finish this book. I will hold your hand through all of the emotional ups and downs because I have been there, I will give you the strength to keep moving forward when you are down and feeling "frumpy and old" I will pick you up and make you feel alive and beautiful again. Packed with self-assessments, humor, and grit. I will share my expert beauty secrets that will help you with your transition into new makeup color palettes, and of course, the best skin care and hair care tips to keep you on point. I am sharing interviews with real women that have gone gray and what their experiences have been and great advice for you in your gray hair journey. Sit back, get comfortable and celebrate yourself with one of my signature cocktails at the beginning of each chapter. I am not going to tell you that going gray will be an easy journey but I am here for you every step of the way, and together you will be able to get encouraging new advice that will allow you to push through the bumps in the uncomfortable gray road ahead. Are you ready to say YES to your gray hair journey? Well then, Ladies. Let's Get This Beauty Started.

Download or read book Good Hair written by Charlotte Mensah and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, practical guide to caring for Afro, textured and curly hair. In 2018, award-winning British-Ghanaian hairstylist and salon owner Charlotte Mensah was the first black woman to be inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame. Having spent three decades styling thousands of people, she has now written the first guide to loving and caring for your curls. Featuring case studies of clients who came to her looking for a 'hair fix', and informed by her own story from apprentice to business-owner, this book will dispel common hair myths and give you the knowledge and tools to attain good hair health. Good Hair is the ultimate guide on how to: - identify and understand your curl texture(s) - promote hair growth and find good products - choose the right protective styles - overcome hair loss, itchiness or dryness - do styles such as cornrows, locs and bantu knots - devise your own tailored hair care routine Packed with expert advice, nourishing recipes and top maintenance tips, this is a celebration of the unique beauty and history of black hair.

Download or read book The Science of Black Hair A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and published by SAJA Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

Download or read book Natural Hair Care written by Susan Hollister and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to get gorgeous, rich and easily managed hair all naturally? Whether you want to (1) get away from harsh, toxic chemicals that damage your hair, (2) stop paying through the nose for expensive hair care products, or (3) find solutions for your specific hair challenges that actually work, then keep reading as this book will show you everything you need to know. Ditch the damaging chemicals and use easily applied natural hair care products! No more guessing; now you can know exactly what you're putting into your hair and why. You can support a healthy hair lifestyle by choosing from mixtures of raw organic ingredients to make your hair shine. These treatments are silicone free and most are gluten free. Find out what nutrients your hair needs in order to look its very best. Learn to use organic ingredients that will repair your specific hair type and will enhance its shine and manageability. Learn how to reduce the oiliness of oily hair and how to effectively moisturize dry hair. You can experience some dramatic anti-aging benefits by turning to natural solutions that are surprisingly simple to make. You'll be using ingredients you have around your house to keep your hair vibrant, luscious, and glowing all year round. You won't need fancy lab equipment to make these high quality hair treatments; everything can be easily mixed up in your kitchen, using little more than a glass bowl and a spoon. Save money and get hair solutions that actually work! Keep your hair from breaking off, flying loose, or going all frizzy on you; relax tight curls or introduce waves into straight hair; better yet, do it all for a fraction of the cost it would take if you used commercial products! You will learn how to use essential oils for more than their refreshing aromatherapy; these concentrated essences can provide powerful healing and protective energies. When you use biodegradable materials that do not harm the soil and are safe when introduced into the water system, you are also giving your hair healthy nutrients they need to grow strong, lush, and vibrant. You can have incredible hair that will turn heads. Learn what your hair needs in order to thrive. Use easy-to-follow instructions to create your own stimulating shampoos out of ingredients easily found in a grocery store or pharmacy. Make no-fail conditioners and rinses that render your hair squeaky clean and highly manageable. Use homemade styling aids that are every bit as powerful as their commercial counterparts, but are much less costly. Discover practical hair management pointers that are targeted for your specific hair type. You will also find some tips that will enhance your natural beauty and find practical advice to resolve some common hair care challenges. What Will You Discover About Natural Hair Care? How to use kitchen spices to enhance your hair's natural color. How to easily make your own shampoos and conditioners to strengthen and nourish your hair. Which bits of hair care lore actually work, and which are totally bogus! How to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. How to make a simple styling gels that will add body to fine hair, without weighing it down. You Will Also Learn: The practical use of hair rinses to target specific needs. Foods you can eat that will give you healthier hair. What hairstyles work best for which types of hair. Pain-free strategies for growing out your bangs. Make your hair incredible at a fraction of the cost: Get this book now!

Download or read book The Hair Book written by Mary Richards Beaumont and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to healthy hair for girls includes coverage of how to best care for curly, straight, thick, and textured hair types and includes suggestions for identifying a personal style and creating up to fifteen styles at home using step-by-step instructions.