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A funny, lighthearted guide to heartbreak hairdos, and a supportive companion for anyone navigating the end of a relationship.The Breakup Hair Handbook is part style guide, part catharsis, and part smash-the-patriarchy style manifesto. With quirky illustrations and empowering heart-healing activities, this book will inspire readers to work through their heartbreak and embrace their own unique style. Laid out as a catalogue of haircuts, The Breakup Hair Handbook encourages readers to choose a style that speaks to them, celebrates the power of women, and promotes self-expression.

Recreate the braids, buns, and twists of your favorite historical, sci-fi, and fantasy heroes and heroines with Badass Braids. Step-by-step, illustrated instructions show you how to make the hairstyles from Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, Vikings, The Lord of the Rings, and more. Author Shannon Burns runs the hugely popular YouTube channel Silvousplaits, where she showcases DIY hair art that mimics the hairstyles of valiant men and women in the best historical, sci-fi, and fantasy shows and movies. In Badass Braids, Shannon shows you how to transform your hair with hard-core braids, step by step. The book covers 45 different braids and styles from a full spectrum of fantasy worlds (and galaxies), from ancient adversaries and viking warriors to romantic renegades and sci-fi heroines. With an introduction to the styling techniques for different kinds of basic braids, interviews with behind-the-scenes stylists and actors, and original styles inspired by fan-favorites, you will learn to recreate the hairstyles of:Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay)Anne Boleyn (The Tudors)The Norse king Ragnar Lothbrok (Vikings)Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)Lizzy Bennet (Pride and Prejudice)And many moreBadass Braids is the perfect gift for geeky men and women of all ages!

From renowned film, TV, and fashion makeup artist Louise Young-along with leading film industry hairstylist Loulia Sheppard, Timeless is the definitive step-by-step guide to the most iconic looks of a century.Timeless is a beauty bible for the golden ages of style. Step-by-step photography and clear, concise instructions help you to recreate the most memorable makeup and hair looks of the past 100 years, including:The silent-screen'vamp'Jazz-Age bob and smoldering eyes 1930s Hollywood glamour World War II-era red lips and victory rolls The 1950s bombshell Swinging'60s London Look Disco-fever beauty The colorful, eclectic'80s Grunge-era chic Throughout, Timeless provides inspiration and instruction on how to recreate the looks of beauty icons like Louise Brooks, Clara Bow, Ginger Rogers, Myrna Loy, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Lauren Bacall, Gene Tierney, Grace Kelly, Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Jean Shrimpton, Sophia Loren, Farrah Fawcett, Julia Roberts, Brooke Shields, Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore, and many more. Accurate, practical, and beautiful, this is the ultimate guide to the most classic looks of all time-a must-have for makeup artists, hairstylists, classic film fans, and anyone interested in incorporating vintage style into the modern day.

Romantic, loose and messy (but in the nicest way!), and absolutely gorgeous, boho braids are everywhere—from celebrities on the red carpet to models on the runways, at music festivals, on fashion blogs, and in TV shows from Vikings to Game of Thrones. The look is modern, free-spirited, and fanciful, and everyone wants it! 40 tutorials offer up quick and pretty hair for everyday, as well as looks you can wear on special occasions. Herringbone pigtails and tiny braided headbands with loose beach waves? Got'em both. Loose milkmaid and stacked braids? Covered. Half up fauxhawk braid? That, too. The styles are completely do-it-yourself, and full-color photos show you every step of the way. Each tutorial also includes photos for stunning accessories that take the style to the next level, as well as variations. All the looks in Boho Braids are playful, contemporary, laid back—and totally achievable.

BEAUTIFUL BRAIDS FOR ANY OCCASIONYour hair is your best accessory. Learn how to dress it up with these creative, exciting styles!• Looped Accent Braid• Pull-Through Ponytail• Corset Braid• Four-Strand Braid• Mixed Crown Braid• Uneven Center Braid• And more!

Brightly colored pins styled into fun patterns and designs are the hottest new trend in hairstyling, and Pin It! gives short- and long-haired fashionistas the know-how to create 20 colorful bobby pin hairstyles for everything from an afternoon trip to the mall to an elegant party. Step-by-step photos make it easy for anyone to follow along, and the unique looks appeal to trendy teens and stylish young women as well as parents looking for a wholesome hair-styling book with fresh-faced appeal. With style tips to pull it all together and five DIY projects for personalizing bright and sparkly pins, this is the new must-have beauty book.

Man vs. Hair is your step-by-step guide to the latest and greatest in men's hairstyling and facial hair grooming. Groomed hair is a red-hot street style for men, inspired by bloggers, sports stars, actors, and models. With Man vs. Hair you can learn just how they do it. This is a collection of sixty fashionable men's hairstyles and facial hair looks. Step-by-step tutorials featuring simple how-to illustrations take the guesswork out of styling, while on-trend fashion photography demonstrates how to wear each'do. With advice for different haircuts, types, and lengths, plus plenty of grooming tips, Man vs. Hair is the ultimate resource for amazing beards, braids, sideburns, mustaches, man buns, buzzcuts, and much more!Sharply packaged and easy to use, this is an ideal gift for any man of style.

50 step-by-step looks by celebrity stylist André Märtens.10-Minute Hairstyles offers visual step-by-step instructions for 50 beautiful do-it-yourself hairstyles guided by celebrity stylist André Märtens, Head of Hair at the Berlin Fashion Week and a L'Oréal ambassador for more than 20 years. Spreads showing models styling their own hair make it easy to replicate each look, from everyday waves to glamorous updos to today's trends. Readers can replicate their favorite red-carpet looks, including braids such as the fishtail, round, Dutch, and more.Styles are divided into three levels of difficulty, allowing for a progression from easy to more challenging to ambitious. Other features in 10-Minute Hairstyles include: explanations of basic styling techniques, product recommendations, and bonus spreads covering expert tips and tricks.

“Not only is this book insanely stunning, it's instructional! The Art of Hair gives the reader step by step tutorials on all of your dream hair styles.” —Coco & CoweHairstyling is a timeless way for women to create something unique and express themselves. Whether you wash it and run out the door, combine looks like edgy cornrows with disheveled waves or defy gravity with a sky-high'60s beehive, your easy-to-follow guide to hair is here. With nearly fifty diverse styles and tips for every type of hair length and texture, The Art of Hair: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Braids, Buns, Curls and More is the definitive guide to DIY hairstyling for women of all ages, styles and hair types.From the basics like hair 101 and frizz-free blowout instructions to sections dedicated to ponytails, buns and chignons, braids, twists and rolls, and curls—this book has you and your hair covered. Step-by-step, illustrated guides accompany each lavishly photographed look, ensuring that every style is accessible for every hair type.Having styled hair for world-renowned brands in cities from New York to Paris, Rubi Jones is well versed in general hair care, simple techniques, extravagant hairstyles and everything in between. Whether you have naturally thin, pin-straight short hair or long, thick layers of curls, Rubi gives you the tools your need to complete any hairstyle. Learn her tricks, infuse these looks with your signature style and become your own favorite stylist with The Art of Hair.“If you're looking to see the future of hair, you need to keep an eye on Rubi Aguilar Jones.” —Lucky Magazine

From the finger waves of the romantic 1910s to the beehive of the rebellious 1960s, retro hair has made a comeback. Vintage Hairstyles presents all the tools, techniques, and step-by-step instructions needed to achieve eye-catching looks for every occasion. Trendsetters, hairstylists, and fashionistas will love creating elegant updos for special events or playful curls for everyday excursions. Featuring a history of beauty trends by the decades, a list of must-have hair products, and projects for making chic hair accessories, Vintage Hairstyles showcases classic beauty with a fresh twist.

Spruce up any outfit with your best accessory—your hair!You don't need to be a professional to get show-stopping hair. Hairstyled presents 75 deceptively simple techniques for creating your favorite high-fashion hairstyles. Dress up your everyday look with a ballerina bun or accessorize with a scarf bow. Turn heads at special occasions with the woven crown braid or a regal bouffant. Each style has how-to photographs that are easy to follow, and chapters dedicated to a variety of hair lengths and textures help you update your look whether you have a pixie cut or long, curly tresses. With product tips and countless ideas for accessorizing your'do and inventive variations on classic styles, Hairstyled is your guide to getting gorgeous hair every day.

Nothing beats the feeling of stepping out of the salon with gorgeous, expertly styled hair. Now readers can have that feeling every day--and at a fraction of the cost of routine salon visits!--by creating their own professional-quality hairstyles at home. Packed with 50 DIY hairdos, from classic coifs to today's hottest looks, Idiot's Guides®: Hairstyles shows readers every loop, twist, and tuck needed to create dozens of sensational styles. In it, readers get:• Buns and braids, pompadour and ponies, and twists and tousles for short, medium-length, and longer hair.• Stunning styles for weddings, proms, and other special occasions.• Pretty styles perfect for matching mother-and-daughter'dos.• Easy ideas for personalizing styles to create one-of-a-kind looks.• Simple solutions for creating volume, adding shine, taming frizz, and caring for all types of hair.• Expert advice on the styling tools and products that get the best results.

Finally, a book that answers all of your hair questions, put together by the most-read digital men's magazine, AskMen. No one's excluded. Our readers are as diverse as the hair on their heads, so whether you're clueless on the subject or are a hairstylist, whether you have curly hair or are balding, there's takeaway value for all. The Hair Manual offers men information on and step-by-step guides to: - Finding the hairstyle that's right for you, specifically looking at face shapes. - How to deal with diverse hair types: straight, curly, afro-textured and thinning/balding. - How to find a barber and how to talk to him (includes a list of the best barbershops in North America). - Understanding hair products and how to work with them. - Going gray and hair coloring. - Cheats sheets on quick fixes for bad hair days, hairstyles for every occasion and a hair glossary. - Advice from guys like Andre 3000, the team at Blind Barber, Diplo, Billy Reid, Marcus Troy and more. Know the feeling of putting on your suit or dressing for a date only to be defeated by your hair? It's kind of absurd how much power our hair has over us. It frames your face and is clearly a noticeable part of your overall image. So get it right -- The Hair Manual shows you how.

With first dates, sweet sixteens, and proms awaiting her—not to mention looking great for that cute kid in class—every teenage girl needs a few cool hairstyles at her fingertips. Fortunately, theres no need to go to an expensive salon, thanks to this fully illustrated step-by-step guide. It features 34 fabulous styles that are amazingly simple to recreate at home—and that will make any teen, tween, or even younger girl the envy of her friends! A list of essential supplies and helpful hints make everything as easy as possible.

Chapter 1 - Hairdresser Chapter 2 - How to Become a Hair Dresser Chapter 3 - How to Make Hair Look Short Chapter 4 - How to Style Curly Hair Chapter 5 - How to Get a Haircut for Curly Hair Chapter 6 - How to Straighten Hair Chapter 7 - How to Choose a Haircut That Flatters Facial Shape Chapter 8 - How to Choose a Hairstyle Chapter 9 - How to Start a Barbershop Chapter 10 - Hairstyle Chapter 11 - Hair Coloring Chapter 12 - Hair Conditioner and Hair Washing Chapter 13 - Types of Hair Styles

From making the most of your eyes, to choosing the right shade of lipstick, let internationally renowned makeup artist Rae Morris show you how you can look gorgeous and glamorous, no matter what your age! In Timeless Makeup, leading international makeup artist, Rae Morris, shows you how to create a classic, ageless look that will enhance your best features, regardless of your age.Full of fabulous looks for day and evening, complete with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions on how to achieve them, Timeless Makeup reveals Rae's secret tips for making you look younger and slimmer in minutes. With advice on how to make your skin look more luminous and glowing, the best way to shape the perfect eyebrow and create plumper, more youthful lips, this book will make you feel younger and sexier in no time at all.

Why go to an expensive salon when it's so easy to look like a million bucks without spending a dime? Whether for a black-tie party, a night at the movies, or an ordinary day at the office, Spectacular Hair has the right “do” for the occasion. From long, romantic tresses to short and sassy, it features beautiful hairstyles for every cut. Color photographs and easy to follow directions guide you each step of the way, and all the styling basics are clearly laid out: how to use a diffuser to pump up the volume and accentuate curls; apply molding wax to sculpt your hair; use pretty accessories as finishing touches, and so much more.

Do you want salon-fresh hair every day, but never manage to get it just right?Haircare: Salon secrets of the professionals is your full and complete guide tothe skills, secrets and tricks that are essential in creating glossy, healthy hair in aflattering style. With photographic step-by-step instructions for all timeless techniques for short and long hair, men and women, this book is a real gem. From tips on day-to-day maintenance and styling at home through to choosing a flattering new style and getting what you want from your hairstylist, you won't want this book to leave your dressing table.You will be guided through the essential tools of the trade and be shown the best techniques of those in the know. Learn how the pros create permanent waves, about new straightening techniques, and how to use bleach safely. Home colouring tips, combined with an informative section about decoding salon jargon, ensures you get exactly the colour you are after. You'll never be at a loss for creating the ultimate new look for any occasion again!

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