The Hair Bible
Author: Susan Craig Scott
At last, medical science explains "bad hair days" -- and what you can do to avoid them!
The straight-haired among us long for curls, yet those so endowed wish to tame their headstrong locks. Although you can't change what you were born with, you can make the most of the hair you have -- by knowing the physiological, chemical, and even psychological causes of the most common hair problems. Dr. Susan Craig Scott, a hair-replacement surgeon, consults with other medical authorities and beauty experts to present the ultimate companion to having vibrant, healthy hair at any age. The Hair Bible is every woman's guide to
• Styling without damage • Finding your look • Fixing styling mistakes • Choosing wigs, extensions, and other alternatives• Best daily treatments, products, and hair care tools
The Hair Bible also tackles a major concern for millions of women: hair loss. Dr. Scott explains how stress, diet, prescription medication, vitamin deficiencies, chronic illness, and other factors affect hair growth -- and, with a keen awareness of the emotional strains on women coping with thinning hair, she presents up-to-the-minute information on all treatment options:
MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL: minoxidil, cortisone, and hormone therapies NATURAL: herbal products, stress management, and fitness NUTRITIONAL: dietary changes for improved hair SURGICAL: implants, grafting, scalp reduction, and more
Get to the root of your hair care concerns. Turn to The Hair Bible for answers -- and make every day agreat hair day!
Publishers Weekly
For women who find coiffure coverage in glossy magazines and beauty books insufficient, or for those who are coping with hair loss, this volume covers all the bases in the smooth but enthusiastic voice of a seasoned hair pro. A quick but interesting history-from the water-and-citrus-juice concoctions Egyptian used as shampoo to Jennifer Aniston's infamous shag, and from the first hair salon, opened in Paris in 1635, to the first chemical hair color, 1907's Aureole (later renamed in L'Orial)-begins this guide to follicular matters. The authors then move into contemporary territory: the basics of hair care, how to choose the best cut, color and styling products and how to cope with hair treatments, enhancements and problems. As the book progresses, the focus turns to health somewhat more than beauty (Scott is a cosmetic and hair replacement surgeon): the authors offer home remedies for scalp troubles, discuss female pattern baldness and explore the emotional effects of hair loss. They even cover surgical procedures, such as hair grafts or scalp reductions, that can mitigate hair loss. The audience for this book may be somewhat limited, but those who pick it up will find quite a bit of info, including recipes (Philip B.'s Vegetarian Refried Bean Hair Masque), debunked myths (pulling out a gray hair will not result in two new ones) and tips (a dollop of body lotion can smooth flyaways). (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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Our Many Selves: Practical Yogic Psychology
Author: Sri Aurobindo
Many of us face the difficulty of trying to change something in our nature, only to find that it is either difficult or virtually impossible. We struggle, try to suppress various actions, only to have these actions rebound on us and cause feelings of failure, shame, guilt or frustration. The key to solving this problem actually lies in a deeper understanding of the true nature of our psychological being. We are actually composed of various different "parts" or "planes" of action that combine together, interact with one another and impinge upon one another. This understanding allows us to differentiate between a mental idea, a force of will, an emotional movement, a vital energy, or a physical structure, and thereby more clearly understand the results of our psychological efforts and growth activities.
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