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Victorian women ate arsenic to achieve an ideal, pale complexion, while in the 1790s balloon corsets were all the rage, designed to make the wearer appear pregnant. Women of the eighteenth century applied blood from a black cat's tail to problem skin, while doctors in the 1880s promoted woolen underwear to keep colds at bay. Beautification and the pursuit of health may seem all-consuming today, but their history is long and fantastically varied. Ranging across the last four hundred years, Margarette Lincoln examines women's health and beauty in fascinating detail.

This book is the incredible story of one woman’s journey through the beauty industry. From working freelance, to opening and closing a successful high street salon, Zoe Nichols has done it all. Lash Lessons explores exactly why beauty treatments are so important to society, how therapists can make a genuine difference to their clients, and how—as a professional lash artist—you will learn and grow from your mistakes.

Are you looking for a natural hair audiobook for Black women? If so, this audiobook is for you. If you're tired of being on the natural hair struggle bus and you want to boldly and confidently rock your curls and coils this no BS guide written by Gwen Jimmere, named the world's leading expert on textured haircare, is a must have. Your hair looks and feels like a hot mess and it’s caused your confidence to take a dive. You're not the problem. It’s what you’ve been taught about your hair. That's why you have to relearn how to care for your coveted crown.

The ultimate resource to looking your best during and after cancer treatment from a veteran beauty industry insider When beauty editor Caitlin Kiernan received the shattering diagnosis of cancer, she was obviously concerned about her health. But as a working professional, she knew she had to...

Trailblazing transgender actress, activist, and style icon Candis Cayne has spent a lifetime learning how to see herself for who she really is, and along the way has taught herself and others how to celebrate inner beauty as the perfect starting point for outer radiance. Drawing from her...

Finding the perfect plus size fit isn't always easy. It is possible though! There are some clear steps to take to get there, but once you do, you'll be happy you put in the effort of building your wardrobe. Here are some tips on how to really get the wardrobe you need. Consider a new way to find pieces that perfectly match your body - the measurement rather than the number. This is the ideal way to build your wardrobe and truly look great and feel satisfied with every piece you have.

Ready to say goodbye to dry, chapped lips and artificial toxic chemicals for good? Do it today when you get my awesome new quick-start guide on homemade organic lip balms that actually moisturize, protect, and rejuvenate your lips! I laid this book out by ingredient type, covering the most important natural and organic ingredients that you need in your lip balms. I also give you some great ingredients for adding a little extra color to your lip balms as well as a beautiful shimmer and a variety of flavors.

If you're fearful that your future health may deal you cards that include diabetes or heart disease, then you may want to learn about the nutritious safety net coconut oil may provide you.

In Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles, professor and author Bert Ashe delivers a witty, fascinating, and unprecedented account of Black male identity as seen through our culture's perceptions of hair. It is a deeply personal story that weaves together the cultural and political history of dreadlocks with Ashe's own midlife journey to lock his hair.

Every woman wants to look her best from head to toe every day, but some like to be frugal in these tough economic times. By following these simple steps, a woman or man could save about $80 per month either by bringing his or her own nail tools to the salon or by performing his or her own pedicures at home.

Create a five-year plan that covers all aspects of daily life—including work, finances, and health—with this all-inclusive guide to successfully reaching your goals after college graduation. The celebrations have ended and you’ve finally graduated from college. But the one looming question...

Hailed as "the Beauty Guru" by his celebrity and international patients, renowned cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank has written a book designed to help people of all ages navigate the latest technologies and lifestyle choices in the beauty and wellness industry so they can positively transform the way they look and feel. The Pro-Aging Playbook empowers you to chart your personal path to your best self by harnessing proven techniques for professional, proactive, and progressive care. 

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perricone Prescription comes a powerful new weapon in the fight for clear and healthy skin Long recognized as a pioneer in reversing skin damage caused by aging, board certified dermatologist and #1 bestselling author Nicholas Perricone, M.D...

In 2009 veteran journalist and eight-time Emmy award winner Lu Ann Cahn was feeling angry and frustrated. The economy was tanking. Her job was changing. Budgets were being cut. She resented the new technology and social media she was being asked to embrace at work. In a word, she felt "stuck". Cahn’s daughter encouraged her to try blogging, and after some thought, she decided to write about trying something new every day for a year. Little did she know, that "Year of Firsts" would change her outlook on life.

This collection of five books will help you take control of your health and wellbeing. It will arm you with the information you need about what is toxic and harmful to you, and will give you many tips and information about how to make positive choices that will make your life, and that of our planet greener and safer.

In this inclusive, illustrated history and guide to skin care and beauty, journalist and founder of Very Good Light David Yi teaches us that self-care, wellness, and feeling beautiful transcends time, boundaries, and binaries—and that pretty boys can change the world Chanel and Goop might have...

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While the formal rules of etiquette are not taught the way they once were, good manners are as critical today as they ever were. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation.  

Become a thrifting queen and discover the exciting world of secondhand shopping with this comprehensive guide from TikTok style star Macy Eleni. Macy Eleni is a thrifting expert. Bargain hunting since she was a teen who was short on cash and long on a desire to express herself, she knows that...