Based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field, an immersive, accessible guide to a career in hairstyling brought to life by acclaimed writer Kate Bolick—essential reading for anyone interested in this creative and dynamic profession. Gwenn LeMoine sees the world through the lens of hair. The daughter of two hairstylists, she has taken her natural talent to an entrepreneurial level and is now the owner of Parlor, a wildly popular, two-location hair salon in the East Village and Brooklyn. A pioneer with four decades of expertise in styling eccentric celebrity personalities, LeMoine works with clients such as such as Piper Kerman, Rue McClanahan, Molly Ringwald, Twyla Tharp, and William Wegman, to name only a few. Her work has also been featured on television (SNL, VH1, ETV), in magazines (Real Simple, Nylon, The New York Times, and Paste), and at awards shows, such as the Tonys and Emmys. In Becoming a Hairstylist, Atlantic columnist and New York Times notable author Kate Bolick provides a compelling profile of a career in hair styling through the life of LeMoine, and offers us a glance at a day in the life at Parlor. The perfect resource for anyone interested in a career in cosmetology, Becoming a Hairstylist portrays how to excel as a stylist—at any age and for all types of customers.

People obsess over hair whether they are growing it, losing it, hiding it, or coloring it. It's one of the first things we notice on a person, and one of the easiest parts of our appearance to change and improve. It can tell us about our health and well-being, and a good haircut or blow-dry can lift our spirits on bad days. But what exactly is hair? Maria del Rosario Moncada Jr. relies on her strong background as a professional hairstylist and salon owner to not only share her personal experiences on the salon floor and work with clients, but also valuable insight into the basic fundamentals of hair, ways to best care for our scalp and hair, and innovative techniques for hairdressers who have a desire to keep learning and growing while avoiding unnecessary mistakes. Within her guide, she explains the hair growth stages, offers dietary advice that improves hair health, discusses the variety of products offered in today's marketplace including those that are organic and environmentally-friendly, shares wisdom about coloring techniques for hairdressers, and much more. The World of the Hairstylist offers real-life stories, helpful tips, and time-tested wisdom for both the hairdresser and client interested in learning more about how to properly care for hair.

People obsess over hair whether they are growing it, losing it, hiding it, or coloring it. It’s one of the first things we notice on a person, and one of the easiest parts of our appearance to change and improve. It can tell us about our health and well-being, and a good haircut or blow-dry can lift our spirits on bad days. But what exactly is hair? Maria del Rosario Moncada Jr. relies on her strong background as a professional hairstylist and salon owner to not only share her personal experiences on the salon floor and work with clients, but also valuable insight into the basic fundamentals of hair, ways to best care for our scalp and hair, and innovative techniques for hairdressers who have a desire to keep learning and growing while avoiding unnecessary mistakes. Within her guide, she explains the hair growth stages, offers dietary advice that improves hair health, discusses the variety of products offered in today’s marketplace including those that are organic and environmentally-friendly, shares wisdom about coloring techniques for hairdressers, and much more. The World of the Hairstylist offers real-life stories, helpful tips, and time-tested wisdom for both the hairdresser and client interested in learning more about how to properly care for hair.

What happens behind the scenes of a busy London hair salon, is going to make your hair curl! Divas and directors, bullies and bitches, sex pests and carnal one-night stands. Armed only with his talent - and a pair of sharp scissors, young Stevie Deadwood has made his way from the suburbs to the big city. And now he dreams of opening his own salon. But things rarely ever go as planned. Split Ends is a glimpse into the secret world of hairdressing through the eyes of a busy hairdresser.

Mario Bellatin’s complex dreamscape, offered here in a brand-new translation, presents a timely allegorical portrait of the body and society in decay, victim to inscrutable pandemic. In a large, unnamed city, a strange, highly infectious disease begins to spread, afflicting its victims with an excruciating descent toward death, particularly unsparing in its assault of those on society's margins. Spurned by their loved ones and denied treatment by hospitals, the sick are left to die on the streets until a beauty salon owner, whose previous caretaking experience extended only to the exotic fish tanks scattered among his workstations, opens his doors as a refuge. In the ramshackle Morgue, victim to persecution and violence, he accompanies his male guests as they suffer through the lifeless anticipation of certain death, eventually leaving the wistful narrator in complete, ill-fated isolation.

"An inspiring guide for how to go from dreamer to do-er, from someone who’s been there, done that and wrote the book on it.” —Chrissy Teigen, New York Times bestselling author of Cravings and Cravings: Hungry for More “If you want to start a successful business, and do it in style, get this book and learn from its wise and empowering lessons.” —Mindy Kaling, New York Times bestselling author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and Why Not Me? From entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin comes a smart and spirited guide to finding your voice and creating the life and career you deserve—along with a behind-the-scenes look into Jen’s own wild and wonderful road to success. Hailed by the New York Times as “the most influential hair stylist in the world,” Jen Atkin is a celebrated businesswoman, influencer, and stylist and friend to A-list celebrities like the Kardashian-Jenners and Chrissy Teigen. But Jen’s success didn’t arrive overnight. Her glamorous, jet-setting lifestyle came from years of hard work, humility, and hustle. In Blowing My Way to the Top, Jen shatters the illusion of effortless, instant success that permeates social media to reveal the sweat, dedication, and drive it really takes to make it. In this inspiring, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny book, Jen chronicles her remarkable journey and shares what she’s learned along the way. From growing up in a conservative Mormon community where girls were discouraged from pursuing their ambitions, to striking out on her own and finding success on the celebrity style circuit, to building the cult-status brand OUAI—Jen reveals with refreshing candor the lessons, mistakes, and memorable moments that have paved her road to success. Jen also offers insight into the values that have allowed her to thrive in the modern, digital landscape, including the importance of creating authentic content, investing in community, and building social conscious into the ethos of a business. And as a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, Jen speaks frankly about the challenges she’s faced and provides crucial advice for other women, from the importance of running your business like a feminist to building camaraderie amid the competition to learning to navigate the work and life issues that impact women most. At the end of the day, Jen has one simple message: If I can do it, you can too. Blowing My Way to the Top is destined to become the must-read career guide for a new generation, empowering readers everywhere with the permission to dream big—and the tools to make those dreams a reality.

This book can show you another way of working in the hair business. It is jammed pack with information that will lead you to a new path of styling. Any stylist, regardless of where they are in their career, can benefit from reading this book. Take the leap of faith and become a traveling hair stylist! If you have made the decision to take your career to the next level and would like notoriety within the beauty business, then becoming a traveling hair stylist is for you! Deciding to become a traveling hair stylist is not only about traveling. However, being able to travel is a huge part of it. Most importantly, you will be able to service women all over and expand your brand to the world. The key is that you will be able to share your talents with clients anywhere while making a living and being able to explore new places. Most stylists will agree that little to no resources are available to become a traveling hair stylist, which is why I created this book for you. Read this book if you would like to take your career to the next level and around the world.