Cosmetology: Books/eBooks

Setting up a hair, nail or beauty business can be a confusing and daunting process. This book will guide you step by step in a clear, methodical way. So whether you're going mobile, starting a home-based business, renting space in an established salon or setting up a salon of your own, let me help you make sense of it all and get it right from the start.

When it comes to hair care, everyone has a story to tell, both good and bad, of haircut nightmares and wrong expectations of their hair by others. Author Tina Carter knows this well, having been a licensed cosmetologist and salon owner for over two decades, specializing in caring for black women's hair. Her new book, Can We Just Talk...The Journey of a Black Hairstylist, is an instructional guide on hair for those desiring careers in hairstyling and beauty services. As she discusses the fundamentals of healthy hair, Tina debunks common myths of hair care and dos and don'ts when it comes to weaves, braids, relaxers and more. She also instructs hairstylists on the importance of continuing hair education and client consultations. What Tina conveys most in her guide is that hair can empower women and their beliefs in beauty, as well as provide an opportunity for women to serve God.

Are you currently in the beauty industry, either as a stylist, a salon owner, nail tech, or even in the field of massage therapy? If you want to learn exactly how I went from failing at two salons, to making over 6 figures a year by "cracking the code to the IT factor" of marketing, getting more clients, boosting my income...and actually getting to enjoy more freedom and fun, then this guide is for you.

Having curly hair can be a real drag. Most curly-haired children are told their hair is messy and that they should straighten it, which stays with them as adults. But hairdresser Michael Price is about to change the rules. InUnruly Curls, he teaches anyone with curly hair how to love their locks, and how to get the most out of them. If you have curly hair and have spent your life trying to tame it, this is the book for you. From tight ringlets to larger, wavy hair, Michael shows you how to care for your curls, whatever they look like and whatever your age. The book features how to get the best haircut for your curls, and how to create salon-styled hair at home. As well as daily maintenance, there will be some hair tutorialsto show you how you can mix up your look. This book aims to be a handbook for those with curly hair to refer to on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis, with a cool aesthetic that has never been done before. With a pro-curl attitude and a focus on the positives of curly hair,Unruly Curls is a celebration of this hair type and will inspire anyone with curly hair.

A photo-packed exploration of the world of hair color and a guide to making it work for you, as told by Hollywood's most influential hair colorist   Tracey Cunningham is the world's most in-demand hair colorist, working with Hollywood's biggest celebrities, and her influence on the beauty industry is unparalleled. In this book, Tracey traces the history of hair color and its global cultural influence and provides a practical manual for transforming your hair into its perfect true color--or even trying your hand at being an actual colorist.

State-of-the-art PRP and microneedling aesthetic procedures from internationally renowned experts Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are two increasingly popular off-label modalities intended to harness the body's self-rejuvenation and repair abilities. PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine is the most comprehensive, clinically informed resource available today on these two techniques. Internationally renowned, minimally invasive facial aesthetics experts Amelia K. Hausauer, Derek H. Jones, and a cadre of esteemed contributors have written the definitive guide on this topic. Readers will learn how to evaluate and critically appraise various approaches and leverage evidence-based methods to guide best practices. Divided into three parts, the first chapters on PRP and microneedling lay a solid foundation, covering basic science, mechanism of action, preparation, and practical considerations. Each chapter includes in-depth discussion, technical pearls, and practical tips for incorporating specific techniques into clinical practice. Part three focuses on special topics including applications and safety in skin of color, combination therapies, and managing complications.

* The first text to provide a thorough insight into the world of spa management - an international growth phenomenon;* Written by a team of industry and academic experts from a leading intuition in the field of spa management education;* Look at all aspects of spa management from HR and training, to marketing and finance;* Responds to calls for more rigorous research in the field of spa and provides a much needed text for the study of spa.The spa industry is big business - it's estimated worth is $60 billion, and averages 18% annual growth. The number of day spas has increased by 34.4% globally, from 2003 to 2006; in the same period the number of medical spa locations more than doubled.Even though spa has a long and extensive history, spa education is relatively new, with education at degree level newly introduced across the world. This is in response to the current recognised shortage currently of adequately trained and experienced individuals across all levels in the industry.International Spa Management is the first text to address these industry needs. It provides a sound and though guide for all future spa managers looking at all aspects on the successful running of a spa facility.