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Skincare - Top 10 beauty books
By Yanar AlkayatFrom Roja Dove\'s perfume bible to the latest offering from beauty gurus Sarah Stacey and Jo Fairley, we bring you the best in beauty bookshelf fare...
Happy Hair Days by Philip Kingsley
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Happy hair days
Oh-so cute, entertaining and informative, this little blue book of 50 hair tips was written to celebrate Philip Kingsley\'s 50 years in the hair industry. Amusing illustrations and handy hair knowledge will have you giggling and learning, cover to cover.
Happy Hair Days by Philip Kingsley, £5.99 available at Philip Kingsley stockists and books stores nationwide or online at philipkingsley.com
The Essence of Perfume by Roja Dove
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The Essence of Perfume
Who better to tell the magical story of perfume -its history and making from the Egyptians to the modern-day - than one of the world\'s most reputable ‘noses\', Mr. Roja Dove. And, yes, you may know him as handbag.com\'s very own perfume master too! This book is a visual delight and fascinating anecdotal journey through the world of fragrance and beyond.
The Essence of Perfume by Roja Dove, £40 available at all good bookshops
The Green Beauty Bible by Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley
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The Green Beauty Bible
Choosing beauty products can be tricky at the best of times, and with natural and organic beauty, it\'s even more of a mind-field. So if you\'re wondering what the best moisturiser is or whether to choose chemical or natural sunscreen, hundreds of real-women testers slathered their way to find out exactly what\'s good and great. There\'s also down-to-earth insight into the realities of eco-beauty, so whether you\'re a tree-hugger or not, this is an indispensible beauty guide to all.
The Green Beauty Bible by Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley, £19.99 available at beautybible.com and kylecathie.com
Living Beauty by Bobbi Brown
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Living Beauty
‘Be the best you are at any age\' is just one of the messages Bobbi Brown projects in her latest coffee-table offering, as well as trying to challenge society\'s perceptions of beauty. Filled with words of beauty wisdom from role models and transformations on real people, there are also tons of make-up techniques and even tips on health and wardrobe style.
Living Beauty by Bobbi Brown, £20 amazon.co.uk
Naturally By Jo Wood
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Naturally
From her former life of sex, drugs and rock n roll, to organic-living devotee, Jo Wood, has plenty of positive to say about the benefits of maintaining a truly organic lifestyle. From tasty recipes to decoding beauty terms and chemicals, it\'s a top-to-toe clean-living, beauty all-rounder.
Naturally By Jo Wood, £9.99 available all good bookshops and panmacmillan.com
Naturally Gorgeous by Charlotte Vohtz
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Naturally Gorgeous
From the founder of Green People, this delightful book covers all aspects of natural beauty and natural living in a simple and non-bombarding way. Everything from what\'s in your moisturiser to ingredients to help eczema, as well as tips and tricks to relax and detox.
Naturally Gorgeous by Charlotte Vohtz, £9.99 available at www.rbooks.co.uk
Face Forward by Kevin Aucoin
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Face Forward
The late Kevin Aucoin was one of America\'s greatest make-up artists, working on faces of so many screen-stars during his ‘80\'s heydays. He brings the power of make-up alive with his unique transformations - Calista Flockhart into Audrey Heburn, Gwyneth Paltrwo into James Dean and Winona Ryder as Elizabeth Taylor to name a few. It\'s a non-stop beauty page-turner.
Face Forward by Kevin Aucoin, £17.99 available at amazon.co.uk
The New beauty Secrets by Laura Mercier
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The New beauty Secrets
More than just a beauty book, this is a dazzling array of the famed and beautiful that Laura Mercier has tended her talents to. Magazine cover shots, A-list photo-shoots and backstage peekings are interspersed through clear-talking beauty and make-up tips from the make-up aficionado herself. A stunning coffee-table read.
The New beauty Secrets by Laura Mercier, £25 amazon.co.uk
New Vital Oils By Liz Earle
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New Vital Oils
Want to know just how wondrous plant and natural oils are for health and beauty? Read this intelligent and informative book where Liz Earle reveals the role and uses for each oil, for both inner health and outer beauty.
New Vital Oils By Liz Earle, £7.99 lizearle.com
Secrets of Youth & Beauty - Aromatherapy for Natural Rejuvenation, By Daniele Ryman
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Secrets of Youth & Beauty - Aromatherapy for Natural Rejuvenation
If you love oils and plant extracts and fancy a go at making your own beauty booty, then this complete guide will show you how. The onus is on combating signs of ageing the natural way, proving there is always an alternative to conventional creams and ingredients.
Secrets of Youth & Beauty - Aromatherapy for Natural Rejuvenation, By Daniele Ryman £18.99, available all good bookshops and panmacmillan.com
