The Art of Hair Your Ultimate DIY Guide to Braids, Buns, Curls, and More

Hairstyling 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 50 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 have 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.  

Rubi Jones is a freelance hairstylist currently working between New York and Paris. She has worked on couture, ready-to-wear, and men’s collections in New York, London, Paris, and Florence with designers such as Armani Privé, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Erdem, Hussein Chalayan, Isabel Marant, Jason Wu, Opening Ceremony, Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Balmain, Rag & Bone, Saint Laurent, Topshop Unique, Valentino, and Veronique Leroy. She also maintains the popular blog, sheletsherhairdown.com.