How to Cut Your Own Hair (Or Anyone Else's!)

15 haircuts with variations

Contributors

By Claudia Allin

By Marsha Heckman

By Cathy Obiedo

Illustrated by Jane Kurisu

Formats and Prices

Price

$16.95

Price

$18.95 CAD

Format

Spiral bound

Format:

Spiral bound $16.95 $18.95 CAD

Save money and create flattering haircuts for yourself, your family, or your friends with this easy-to-follow guide filled with styling tips and techniques and packaged to stand conveniently on the counter as you snip! Have you ever wanted to cut your own hair or someone else’s, but were afraid to try? Or maybe you’ve been cutting hair at home for years but could really use the advice of trained professionals to improve your technique?

This unique book is filled with step-by-step instructions on how to cut styles for men, women, and children. Every type of hair is covered, too—straight or curly, thin or thick, long and blunt, or short and layered. Specifically designed for the home hairstylist, all of the cuts are fully illustrated and presented in easy-to-follow, clear language. It’s the book that takes the fear out of haircutting!

How to Cut Your Own Hair includes ten basic cuts with dozens of variations, so you’ll find a cut here for every member of the family. Created by three sisters, two of whom are experienced hairdressers, it features insider secrets of the pros, such as how to choose the right haircut for your face shape and hair texture and which tools to use to create the look you want. Each chapter includes tips, informative sidebars, even quotes from celebrities, hairstylists, and more.

On Sale
Aug 1, 2008
Page Count
96 pages
ISBN-13
9781579125929

Claudia Allin

About the Author

Claudia Allin is an expert colorist who specializes in fixing cut and color mistakes.

Marsha Heckman is the author of four books, including Bouquets. She has written how-to articles on crafts and cooking for numerous magazines and books. She lives in San Francisco.

Cathy Obiedo worked at the famous Organic Hair Care Center in Mill Valley, California, and in 1978 she opened her own salon, Cambiar, in San Francisco.

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