Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books

Master homemade hygiene with a stunning collection of recipes for soaps and body washes, luxury hand lotions, natural deodorants, hair-washing and styling products, dental care, foot scrubs, bubble bath and beyond. Whatever you want to whip...

A celebration of all things South Asian beauty A masterclass in skincare, haircare, makeup and wellness, South Asian Beauty is the beauty bible you’ve been waiting for. This indispensable guide will show you how to boost your confidence, elevate your...

Make-up for You It’s time to let go of outdated beauty rules and expectations, and to discover empowering and exciting ways to express yourself. Welcome to the new beauty bible.Sophie Hannah is the queen of creative self-expression, whether it’s...

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin. YouTube sensation and the ‘queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials’, brings us the...

The one beauty book every girl and woman will have to have. Makeup by Liz Kelsh gives every woman and girl the tools they need to look fabulous.  Celebrated makeup artist and Max Factor Brand Ambassador Liz Kelsh shares the secrets...

From burlesque show to fashion runway, magazine cover to Internet video, fashion icon and “burlesque superheroine” (Vanity Fair) Dita Von Teese has undergone more strokes of red lipstick, bursts of hair spray, boxes of blue-black hair dye and pats of...

Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one.Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or...

Harness the power of essential oils through easy, nontoxic recipes for daily home use (dishwashing liquid and a bleach alternative), beauty (toners and essential oil perfumes), and more.

Revolutionise your beauty regime with Feeding Your Skin, the guide to natural beauty treatments by Carla Oates, founder of The Beauty Chef. From revitalising face masks, nourishing body scrubs and luscious lip balms to treatment oils, cleansers, toners,...

Transform leftover coffee grounds into a body scrub, use citrus scraps to make a body oil, home fragrance or all-purpose cleaner, use too-far-gone raspberries to make a subtle lip stain, dry rose petals from your wilted bouquet to make drawer...

An eye-catching deck featuring contemporary nail designs from celebrity nail artist Hang Nguyen of @TheHangEdit.Nail Art Deck teaches users how to easily create their own fun, distinctive nail art. Famed nail artist Hang Nguyen shares tip and...

Your Best Skin is your essential skincare manual, breaking down the science of your skin in a friendly, trustworthy and accessible way. Pharmaceutical scientist and beauty writer Hannah English takes an unbiased, science-backed dive into everything...

Inspired by the colours and textures of her tropical roots, Alicia Rountree shares her carefree lifestyle in her paradisiacal home in Mauritius – from a picnic on a sandbank to a sunset dinner on the beach and quiet time at home sipping tisanes. Her...

Ayurvedic Rituals: Wisdom, Recipes and the Ancient Art of Self-Care is your introduction and practical guide to Ayurvedic philosophy, showing you how a deep connection to yourself and your natural environment will help achieve harmony in your body and...

The pocket guide to DIY beauty – use fresh fruit and pantry staples to create all natural treatments for your skin, body, hair and nails. Make your own face masks, cleansers, acne treatments, moisturisers, foot scrubs, lip balms and more!What you put in...

Fixed oils play a large part in most all commercial beauty treatments. Power of the Seed offers instruction on how to use these oils to create topical skin care, cosmetics, and massage oils. Additionally, Susan M. Parker presents advice and in-depth...

MAKE YOUR OWN NAIL POLISH COLORS TO CREATE PERSONALIZED, CUSTOMIZED LOOKS JUST FOR YOUThe best way to get a marvelous mani? Make your own dazzling polishes! With this book and some imagination, you'll be whipping up gorgeous polishes in no time. Learn...

The creator of the natural skin care line Moon Magic, Liz McQuerry offers here a step-by-step guide for natural cold-process soap crafting. Mostly utilizing kitchen ingredients to create a variety of innovative soap blends-including felted soap, beer...

Grooming is essential but it's also important to be aligned physically, emotionally, and spiritually.A quick self-care men's grooming book, I wish I had gotten as a young man. Discussing diet, hygiene, skincare, shaving essentials, expert tips, fitness,...

A stylish and informative guide to beauty from the golden age of Hollywood glamour, Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty teaches readers how to recreate a wide variety of iconic looks - from the pencil-thin, arched eyebrows and kohl-rimmed eyes made famous...

Clear Skin from Within provides a two-step, two-week plan to help patients improve their complexion and overall wellbeing through internal and external means.  Get the clear skin you've always wanted with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. Many...

All the answers are here, in this top-to-toe beauty extravaganza. Former Cosmopolitan and Harper's BAZAAR beauty director, and the founder of Go-To skin care, Zoe Foster Blake suggests makeup colours and brands for every occasion; useful, practical skin...

150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes that are inexpensive, toxin-free, and easy for readers to make themselves.  Homemade Beauty is a beautifully packaged collection of 150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes. From turning...

Sustainable Beauty: Practical advice and projects for an eco-conscious beauty routine