posted 25/04/14

How to Cut Your Own Hair by Marsha Heckman

Book Description:
Save money and create flattering haircuts for yourself, your family, or your friends with this easy-to-follow guide filled with styling tips and techniques and packaged to stand conveniently on the counter as you snip! Have you ever wanted to cut your own hair or someone else’s, but were afraid to try? Or maybe you’ve been cutting hair at home for years but could really use the advice of trained professionals to improve your technique?

This unique book is filled with step-by-step instructions on how to cut styles for men, women, and children. Every type of hair is covered, too—straight or curly, thin or thick, long and blunt, or short and layered. Specifically designed for the home hairstylist, all of the cuts are fully illustrated and presented in easy-to-follow, clear language. It’s the book that takes the fear out of haircutting!

How to Cut Your Own Hair includes ten basic cuts with dozens of variations, so you’ll find a cut here for every member of the family. Created by three sisters, two of whom are experienced hairdressers, it features insider secrets of the pros, such as how to choose the right haircut for your face shape and hair texture and which tools to use to create the look you want. Each chapter includes tips, informative sidebars, even quotes from celebrities, hairstylists, and more.

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posted 21/04/14

Milady’s Standard Hair Coloring Manual and Activities Book by Deb Rangl

Book Description:
This book introduces students and new salon professionals to the Level System of Hair Color which enables them to better understand formulation and application techniques used by the majority of salon colorists. Interactive exercises included throughout the workbook take stylists and students through the Level System step-by-step. Techniques for effective client consultation, corrective haircoloring, the use of permanent haircolor and application methods are offered in easy-to-comprehend format.

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posted 17/04/14

Melissa Parkington’s Beautiful by Pat Brisson

Book Description:
“Spectacular!” “Gorgeous!” “Fabulous!” Those are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington’s hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa would like to be known for more than her hair. Melissa wants to do something spectacular. But everything she tries doesn’t seem to work out. Then one day she discovers that she can do something special – with her hair. Pat Brisson’s engaging and thought-provoking story features lively illustrations by Suzanne Bloom.

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