Beauty

by Pedersen, Stephanie

• ISBN13: 9780789481467
• ISBN10: 0789481464
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-31
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Kiss the competition goodbye! Brighten up your life with DK's KISS Guide to Beauty. Learn why less stress, more sleep, and healthier food are vital for looking and feeling great. Treat yourself to homemade beauty remedies, including face masks, exfoliators, and conditioners. Polish up on your nail know-how with this guide to glamorous nails. Discover the key to glowing and healthy skin, from your teens through your sixties and beyond. Know how to manage, maintain, color, and transform your hair. Learn the risks and procedures involved in cosmetic surgery. Discover why it's important to protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays. The Keep It Simple Series is the new standard in how-to books! Written by leading experts, each book includes full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, making these the first and only truly accessible guides for beginners. The KISS format is designed to help readers build confidence from the start, and learn gradually and thoroughly to the very last page. Much more than introductions to various subjects, these inspiring and innovative books are the ones that readers can trust!

Author Biography

Stephanie Pedersen is a journalist who specializes in beauty and health issues, and who also teaches creative writing. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including Fit, Sassy, Glamour, Teen, Girl, Woman's World, American Woman, Weigh Watchers, and numerous beauty trade magazines. She is the author of 12 DK herb and vitamin books and has also co-written What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You: A Head-to-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms and Their Solutions, and What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You: A Head-to-Tail Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms. Victoria Moran is the author of numerous books including Lit from Within: Tending Your Soul for Lifelong Beauty, and Creating a Charmed Life: Sensible, Spiritual Secrets Every Busy Woman Should Know. Acclaimed as a "women's wellness visionary", Moran is a noted speaker and media presence. She is married, is the mother of a teenage daughter, and lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Part One

The Basics

Real Beauty

About Skin

Complexion Care

What's Your Problem?

Beyond the Basics

Part Two

Hair Care

All About Hair

Caring For Hair

Hairstyle Essentials

Color You Beautiful

A Change in Texture

Part Three

Makeup

Makeup Fundamentals

Giving Good Face

Brow Know-How

Part Four

Nail Care

About Nails

Caring For Your Nails

Part Five

Beauty and Beyond

Body Care

Considering Cosmetic Surgery

Creating a Beautiful Life

Bringing It All Home