Beauty & Fashion

African-Caribbean Hairdressing

Author: Sandra Gittens

African-Caribbean Hairdressing, Second Edition is an updated essential guide covering all aspects of African-Caribbean hairdressing techniques in this area. It and is the only book written in the UK for students and professionals studying and working with this client group. African-Caribbean hair is more delicate than other types of hair and the techniques and procedures require a specialist knowledge and expertise. This book takes the reader step-by-step through each skill area with the aid of illustrations and photographs.

Today's price: £27.99

Asian Faces

Author: Taylor Chang-Babaian

Publisher Marketing: A celebrity makeup expert shares her secrets in the first beauty guide for all Asian women. Professional makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian shares her beauty secrets in Asian Faces-the first beauty book created specifically to focus on the techniques and styles that enhance the skin tones and facial features of Asian women of all ages and ethnicities. This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide includes advice on: - Makeup products and tools for the right skin tone - How to work with one's face shape - The differences between day and evening makeup - Creating the illusion of flawless skin With more than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations, "Asian Faces" covers costume makeup and favorite looks from past decades with a modern edge-as well as looks from top American style meccas including New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Today's price: £24.95

Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty and Relaxation

Author: Sophie Benge

A beauty expert supplies all the tools for experiencing luxurious Asian beauty treatments at home, including inexpensive, easy-to-follow recipes for soothing facials, relaxing aromatherapy baths, invigorating body scrubs, healthy food and drink recipes, remedies for specific ailments, and more. 150+ full-color photos.

Today's price: £24.95

Beauty Basics & Beyond

Author: Patricia Mignon Hinds

From the beauty experts at "Essence" magazine comes a must-have book for the African-American woman.

Today's price: £24.95

Black Style

Author: Carol Tulloch

Black men and women of the African diaspora created the highly distinctive styles, which have been moulded by politics cultural exchange and the desire of different social groups to forge a distinctive identity. In five strikingly illustrated chapters, Black Style analyses indepth the diverse approaches to style in clothing, textiles, hair and accessories,of black people from West Africa to Jamaica, the USA to the UK.

Today's price: £19.95

Black Woman's Guide to Beautiful Hair

Author: Lisa Akbari

Publisher Marketing: No matter what style you choose, you can take care of your hair so that it: --heals from any damage caused by heat or chemicals --grows to its maximum length and thickness --is soft and manageable --is controlled by you, not the other way around! Lisa Akbari, leading researcher into black women's hair, teaches you how to: --tell what hair type and texture you have so you're using the right products --shampoo and condition for the best hair possible --use heat and chemicals safely and still keep your hair healthy and strong --take care of your scalp to get rid of itching, flaking and dryness --choose a salon and stylist and get the best results from them --manage new growth and comb your hair without pain or pulling --manage your style so it looks beautiful every day Most importantly, you'll find out how to have a great attitude about your own hair, so you'll never have "bad hair" again. Brief Description: You'll find out how to have a great attitude about your own hair, so you'll never have "bad hair" again.

Today's price: £16.99

Hairtalk

Author: Duyan James

Publisher Marketing: A braidery is more than just a shop where you get your hair done: it is a spiritual space, a meeting place, and a cross-cultural intersection, and the site where the past and present are woven together and traditions come alive. Duyan James, a Liberian native with a braidery in Washington, DC, presents a colorful, fascinating, and gorgeously photographed guide to the art. Complete with stories, folklore, and traditional hair care secrets, "Hairtalk "provides a full sense of the history of the many braiding styles that have become a staple in American culture. Pore through 51 styles for adults and nine for children--including some with synthetic and natural extensions--and learn all of the basic braiding techniques. But most importantly, James and her 12 African braiders from all over the continent provide a compelling account of the tribal meanings and ritualistic uses of each unique look, expanding the value and significance of braiding beyond mere fashion.

Today's price: £12.95

Natural Haircare and Braiding

Author: Diane Bailey

Publisher Marketing: This book redefines what is culturally aesthetic in the hair braiding industry and aims to bring about a set of industry standards for the care of black hair without chemical processing. This instructional handbook introduces the technical skills and craft of braiding, styling and grooming chemical free naturally textured hair for both men and women.

Today's price: £33.99

Seen

Author: Steve Lazarides

Seen: blackstyleUK is the first publication to explore the immeasurable impact of Black subculture on British streets, dance floors, wardrobes and beauty parlours over the past three decades. It gives unique visual expression to the energy and innovation of a range of fashion trends and musical subcultures, including Ragga, drum 'n' bass, House, and UK Garage, through a wealth of unpublished images from legendary and contemporary photographers including Dennis Morris and David Swindells.

Today's price: £27.99

The Beauty of Color

Author: Iman

Publisher Marketing: Now in paperback-the beauty event of the year! Iman's full-color guide to makeup for women of every skin tone. The first beauty and make-up book to address skin tones from across the spectrum-including Latina, black, Asian, Indian, Native American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern, as well as multiple ethnicities-"The Beauty of Color" features: - Skin care basics with specialized beauty regimens for skin of color - Makeup 101-what you really need for every skin tone - How to create ten amazing make-up looks with easy step-by-step instructions and photos - Famous beauties, including Salma Hayek, Tyra Banks, Eva Mendes, Venus and Serena Williams, Eve, Rosario Dawson, Padma Lakshmi, Jade Jagger, Alicia Keys, and Kimora Lee Simmons - Remarkable real-life makeovers for women of every age

Today's price: £19.95

The Encyclopedia of Nails

Author: Jacqui Jefford

The Encyclopedia of Nails has it all from manicure and pedicure treatments to nail art and design through to coverage of the day-to-day life of the nail technician. It is therefore essential for students training or studying in nails. So whether you are studying full-time, part-time at home or the salon this book will be an invaluable guide as it clearly explains all the skills, techniques and technical know-how you will ever need to train and succeed in this up and coming industry.

Today's price: £25.99

The Way We Wore

Author: Michael McCollom

THE WAY WE WORE takes a unique look back at African American style moments. Utilizing personal photographs, it explores the stylish beginnings of a diverse group of African American tastemarkers, examining a time when some individuals literally pulled it all together; or, for others, a time of trial and error. This is an exploration of African American the fabulous and the faux pas.

Today's price: £40.00