Essence Beauty Basics and Beyond

From the beauty experts at Essence Magazine comes a must-have book for the African-American woman. Every woman wants to be told, You look absolutely fabulous! and this guide to looking your best easily shows you how. The Essence Beauty Book celebrates beauty both on the inside and the outside, and provides step-by-step advice to the best hair, skin and make-up for the African-American woman. Discover the how-to on flawless complexions, makeup shades that are right for your skin tone, natural and relaxed hair, the best hair color for you, and other techniques that maximize your strengths and minimize your flaws, the classic looks that will never go out of style....and more! Includes beauty advice from the editors of Essencebeauty is one of the most popular sections of this monthly magazine. Essences Total Makeover (1999, Crown) was a popular seller; this book includes updated beauty tips and more, including a section on hair. Essence Magazine sells over 1 million copies per issue and has approximately 8 million loyal monthly subscribers. Essence Magazine has provided a national voice for the African-American community for over 30 years.