Milady in Health & Fitness Books

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Massage Therapy Career Guide: For Hands-On Success, 2e is a wonderful resource for individuals considering massage therapy as a profession, as well as those who are currently studying massage therapy. In addition to providing guidance on what it takes to become a massage therapist and what the profession entails, it is filled with useful ideas for starting and maintaining a successful practice. An insightful, practical guide, it is a must-have for anyone looking to build a thriving career in massage therapy.

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Comprehensive, engaging, and easy to read, this exciting new edition continues to set itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color, filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected, best-seller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful, fulfilling career in massage. It provides readers with a solid understanding of the body and its functions, including a thorough but uncomplicated chapter on anatomy and physiology. Readers will learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including sports massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, hydrotherapy, lymph massage, massage in a spa setting and much more. Thoughtfully revised, this is the foundational book for the study of massage therapy.

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Comprehensive, engaging, and easy to read, this exciting new edition continues to set itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color, filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected, best-seller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful, fulfilling career in massage. It provides readers with a solid understanding of the body and its functions, including a thorough but uncomplicated chapter on anatomy and physiology. Readers will learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including sports massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, hydrotherapy, lymph massage, massage in a spa setting and much more. Thoughtfully revised, this is the foundational book for the study of massage therapy.

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Milady?s Standard Professional Barbering brings you the latest in men?s haircutting and styling. Designed to help prepare for a successful career in the professional market, this text boasts full-color photos and illustrations that provide better clarity of procedures and accurate visual representations. Procedure photos for mannequin and model work are included to show step-by-step procedures for practice and actual hands-on services, and more ethnic cuts and procedures demonstrate the diversity and application of barbering techniques. New to this edition are chapter key terms and chapter glossaries, which reinforce important terminology and concepts and provide students with easy access to definitions. The new material on the history of the barbering profession and updated material in the science areas make this resource the most interesting and current available for the professional barber.

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This premier edition of Milady's Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians provides students with coverage of all the basic esthetic skills, but also expands into advanced techniques and the latest products and equipment in the skin care field. Each chapter is written by an industry expert, with step-by-step technicals clearly depicted through photographs and illustrations?many of which are also featured on the 12-tape Video Library. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand resource is suitable for 600 to 1200-hour programs with special emphasis on providing estheticians with the communication, business, and retailing skills essential to their profession. This new system keeps pace with the booming esthetics industry providing the theoretical, practical, and essential information every skin care professional needs to succeed.

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Milady's Illustrated Cosmetology Dictionary, 2nd Edition, provides a practical, comprehensive reference to current cosmetology terminology. This extensive A to Z reference, complete with illustrations and pronunciation aids, is an invaluable resource for educational, professional, and personal use.

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There?s only one place to find easy-to-understand, fact-based information about natural or artificial nails. Nail Structure & Product Chemistry, 2E is the only book of its kind available for those interested in learning more about this interesting topic. Easy-to-read and understand, this text brings together authoritative information from diverse fields including dermatology; toxicology; anatomy and physiology; chemistry; physics; and materials science. Authored by a leading research scientist in this field, the text serves as an informational guide for anyone interested in learning more about how and why professional nail products work; how to troubleshoot, understand and solve most common salon problems; why products sometimes don?t work and how to avoid these problems; how to avoid product-related skin allergies; and more. The text contains an in-depth study of the natural nail, its various parts, and how they function together. In addition, it covers a wide range of topics helpful to the salon professional, including how to give clients trouble-free nails/services; nail polishes and treatments; the use of electric files; understanding and avoiding skin allergies; improving ventilation; and much, much more. This updated text includes discussions of new products, services, problems and misunderstandings in the filed and is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning more about the science and technology of nails.

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Indespensible to massage therapists and a pleasure for individuals simply interested in feeling better through massage, this book tells the full story of the ancient art Shiatsu. You'll probe the history and theoretical foundations of Shiatsu, gain command of its methodologies and techniques, and see how Shiatsu and its associated products can be effectively marketed in salons to attract more business. A practical presentation of techniques will provide the Shiatsu students with a simple format to begin doing Shiatsu immediately with great results.

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Aromatherapy by Jimm Harrison explores the complex and important chemistry and application of essential oils. With alternative and natural therapies becoming a part of daily life, this pertinent topic deserves this complete and informative treatment. Through aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is a creative, versatile, and powerfully effective treatment. This book provides the therapist and enthusiast with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of essential oil therapy, and confidently utilize its healing potential. There is also extensive coverage of 33 essential oils allows the reader to know in-depth how these oils should be valued and used in a spa or medical setting. The book carefully notes and explains the many varying descriptions of essential oils that are out there, and presents in detail the reasons why conflicting information exists and how to filter through it. The inclusion of the plant origin of the essential oils in order to more clearly define their healing properties as well as their relationship with human hormonal balance adds dimension to the book. In all, Aromatherapy provides a thorough and accurate essential oils study for the reader, and will remain an invaluable resource in continued practice.

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This book introduces students and new salon professionals to the Level System of Hair Color which enables them to better understand formulation and application techniques used by the majority of salon colorists. Interactive exercises included throughout the workbook take stylists and students through the Level System step-by-step. Techniques for effective client consultation, corrective haircoloring, the use of permanent haircolor and application methods are offered in easy-to-comprehend format. Just some of what you will learn includes: -The Level System and how to use it -How to provide effective color consultations for your clients -Types of color application -Coloring techniques available -Tips for building your color business

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"Milady?s Hair Care Product Ingredients Dictionary" contains a current and comprehensive list of the ingredients that are likely to be found in professional hair care products for salon use and retail products for home use. "Milady?s Hair Care Product Ingredients Dictionary" is written using the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) system, the commonly accepted nomenclature for all cosmetic products, and the name most likely to appear on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the product?s label. An explanation of the different systems of nomenclature is included and terms are cross-referenced using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature. Common names are also included with definitions and referenced to the INCI name.

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An excellent resource for students and hairstylists wanting a better understanding of the holistic approach to hair care. This instructional handbook introduces the technical and creative aspects of braiding, styling and grooming naturally textured hair. Covering the professional consultation, appropriate holistic hair care products, braiding and sculpting techniques, the author teaches hairstylists how to empower clients to appreciate their virgin texture through gentle and natural services free of chemical and thermal processing. Just some of what you will learn includes: -Techniques for basic, fashionable, beginner braiding styles with and without extensions -The science of textured hair -Care and maintenance of braids to keep them looking good between salon visits, and much more

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Chronic Diseases of the Skin: A Handbook for the Aesthetician is designed to offer the aesthetician with the tools needed to work with clients who present with unfamiliar or unusual skin lesions. This book addresses the common and not-so-common diseases and disorders that are seen on the skin, what they look like, and what to do about them. With the aid of photographs, descriptions, and illustrations, this book will help the clinician to know what they are looking at and what recommended action should be taken. It offers advice on how to avoid giving medical advice and medical diagnosis, and aides in understanding the common course of a disease, what to expect, treatment of the disease, and client prognosis. In addition, this handbook outlines the common course of a disease, what to expect, treatment of the disease, and client prognosis.

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Written by a licensed podiatrist, The Salon Professional's Guide to Foot Care provides invaluable information for the beauty professional who offers foot services and desires to expand his or her knowledge of the human foot. Dr. Mix believes that in order to provide the best service for the routine care of the foot, pedicurists and podiatrists should ideally work together, a refreshing attitude that enhances his observations throughout the book. In addition to a thorough and easy to understand explanation of foot anatomy, The Salon Professionals Guide to Foot Care provides a fascinating outline of how the human foot has developed and evolved over time. A full-color insert is also included.

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This first-of-its-kind guide will show nail salon owners and managers how to transform common hand and nail services into the therapeutic beauty treatments vital to the spa experience. Learn how to integrate these upscale services into salon or day spa menus as a means of keeping pace with latest industry trends, promoting client satisfaction, and increasing revenue. Spa owners, manicurists, and skin care professionals alike will benefit from the knowledge and advice this book has to offer.

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This comprehensive new book is for the skin care professional who understands the basic fundamentals of skin care. Readers will learn how to care for the distinctive features of black skin using state of the art techniques, sound nutritional practices, and client consultation and analysis. This book also includes an informative chapter on the unique aspects of black hair and nails and includes suggestions for alternative care methods, such as massage, herbs, and essential oils. Just some of what you will learn includes: -How to provide special care for black skin and nails -How nutrition can play a part in black skin care -What herbs, essential oils, and sea products to use on black skin -What makeup to use and how to apply it -What problems are unique to black skin and how to treat them