Bad-hair days will soon become a thing of the past with this essential bible from internationally renowned and award-winning hairdresser Charles Worthington! It's packed with professional salon secrets, from everyday dos to emergency quick-fixes to the latest color and hairpiece techniques. Amateur stylists will look great no matter what the occasion...and save hundreds of dollars, too!
Expanded and back in print, this popular resource to recreating authentic period hairstyles covers everything from short hairdos popular in the early 1940s to the cut-to-fit look made popular by Christian Dior in the late 1940s. Hundreds of vintage illustrations, photographs, and diagrams accompany detailed instructions and techniques for replicating the styles of the decade. Fun facts and trivia related to the hairstyles of the time are included, as is a look at wartime hair and regulations brought about by the government. Comprehensive lists of the beauty tools needed to create these hairdos, where to purchase the various hard-to-find items discussed, and hairstyles based on hair length and type are all included for those interested in revisiting the period beauty of the 1940s.
The Complete Book of Hairstyling makes fabulous hair accessible to every woman every day of the year. Filled with creative styles, easy-to-follow instructions, valuable tips and salon secrets, the book is an indispensable guide to beautiful, healthy hair in the latest styles. Dozens of useful tips and style variations are complemented by the fun and fictional stories of four young women as they pursue their careers, manage their love lives and solve their own "bad hair day" crises. Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs and how-to illustrations show more than 100 fabulous and easily achievable hairstyles to suit every occasion, from work and vacation to a big date or wedding. The book also features: Color and cut advice for all face shapes, hair types and skin tones Styling basics Tips on the right kinds of hair products How to keep hair in peak condition The dos and don'ts of up-dos Easy ways to jazz up and personalize hairstyles Tips on maintaining hair while on vacation Everyday hair problems and their solutions Emergency quick fixes.
A guide to creating salon-quality hairstyles offers step-by-step instructions for everything from simple styles to braiding, curling, and elegant up-dos.
This book offers an intriguing view into the hairstyling business. For anyone looking for a career in this arena, this book provides the information needed to land the job that fits his or her skills. The text covers the classes students should take, required licensing and testing, the training necessary, and the reality of what it’s like to work on the job through author interviews with professionals in the industry. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking for a career in the hair care field.
