Hair And Hair Care

Reviews the chemical and physical properties, care and treatment of hair, including product development. The book discusses ethnic hair, its appropriate management measures and products; emphasizes manufacturing and sales strategies for domestic and international product viability; surveys instrumental methods for product performance evaluation; presents sensory and market research techniques for optimum consumer satisfaction; and more.

Kinky, curly, or wavy hair isn’t “problem” hair—it’s just hair with a different set of rules! For too long, hairstylists and hair-care companies have ignored the needs of women with kinky, curly, or wavy hair, focusing on it as “problem” hair rather than celebrating its unique texture. But now hair-care and style expert A. Dickey, considered by top magazine beauty editors to be the foremost authority on caring for, cutting, and styling curly hair, has written Hair Rules! to end the frustration faced by women with curly hair every day. Hair Rules! is chock-full of simple tips for all types of curly hair and covers everything from the best shampoos and conditioners to use, to damage-free hair-drying (dust off that hood dryer!), the use of natural oils, and the safest coloring, styling, and chemical relaxing techniques—as well as guidelines for maintaining healthy, gorgeous hair. “My mission,” writes Dickey, “is simple: to advise and encourage all women with nonstraight hair to strive to attain their beauty, whatever their ethnicity, and whatever their tastes.”

The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

Can you repair, nourish, reconstruct, or restore hair? Are salon products better than drugstore brands? Labels and ads for shampoos, conditioners, and styling products promise brilliant results, and fashion magazines echo their claims. Who can be believed?In this objective, informative review of hair care products, consumer advocate Paula Begoun examines over 150 name-brand product lines, from Redken to L'Oreal. More than 4,000 products are described and evaluated for performance, reliability, price, and claims. Included are comparisons of good ingredients with poor ones, evaluations of what helps and what hurts hair, and descriptions of how to tell the difference between reality and hype in regards to a product's performance. Hair sprays, shampoos, conditioners, gels, mousses, and salon products are examined. A user-friendly rating system makes it easy to find recommended items."Paula Begoun will soon become your hero. Described by some as the 'Ralph Nader of rouge,' Begoun has uncovered the scams and half-truths that permeate the $30 billion beauty industry." -Boston Herald"She's the woman the cosmetics industry loves to hate. That's because she's totally honest." -The Toronto Sun

This innovative, fully illustrated handbook provides the foundation for understanding the scientific basis for professional hair care. Linking hair physiology with disease states, patient behavior and cosmetic procedures, this book covers: grooming and grooming cosmetics, coloring techniques, permanent curling and straightening, cosmetic induced ha

A guide to healthy hair for girls includes coverage of how to best care for curly, straight, thick, and textured hair types and includes suggestions for identifying a personal style and creating up to fifteen styles at home using step-by-step instructions.

Want shinier, prettier, & healthier hair? How about getting your hair to grow longer and more luxuriously? Ever wonder if you are taking proper care of your short/long, dry/oily, curly/straight hair? Is brushing your hair 100 strokes a day sufficient to keep it healthy? Got dandruff or split ends? Could the shampoo or other products you are using actually be damaging your hair? There are certainly ways to synthetically enhance your natural hair. For those who want to alter their hair, there are safe ways to do that for your personal hair type. "Hair Care Like A Pro" will teach you everything you need to know about caring for your hair. Here are just some of the things you will learn from this book: - Different hair types and how your hair changes with age - Proper way to wash, condition, dry your hair based on your particular hair type - What you need to know about haircuts, trims, and best hair styles for your hair type - How to select the best products for your hair type - Natural ingredients and do-it-yourself products - Styling tips - How to grow your hair longer - How to repair damaged hair - Diet choices that get you healthier hair - How to change your lifestyle to improve your hair - And much more...