Product DescriptionThe millions of sisters who read Essence have always known that looking and feeling good go hand in hand. True beauty is much more than perfect makeup and a great hairstyle. It's about maximizing your potential--spiritually, mentally, and physically. Here, from the publisher of the premier lifestyle magazine for African-American women, and with an inspiring introduction by Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence, is a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of your assets. The Essence Total Makeover offers practical advice covering all the beauty bases, from skin, hair, and health to physical, spiritual, and mental fitness. Every chapter provides useful, in-depth guidance to being your best. You will learn how to: care for your face, cleanse and moisturize your skin, make face masks at home, and moisturize your face to bring out your skin's natural glow; treat your hair with love, assess its condition, and decide which styles are best for you; nurture your body from head to toe, with everything from recipes for at-home manicures to expert advice on beginning a fitness program; incorporate healthy eating into your active lifestyle; get your life in balance by seeing what works and what can work better; tap into your soul power and find peace in a world filled with challenges.
Illustrated throughout with stunning full-color photos, The Essence Total Makeover is an indispensable companion for women on the go and on the job, at home and away. Featuring advice from experts around the nation, and with a liberal sprinkling of celebrity beauty secrets, The Essence Total Makeover is the essential guide to inner and outer beauty for every woman of color.
Essence is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women. Celebrating its thirtieth anniversary in 2000, it has a circulation of over 1 million and a readership of 7.5 million. Its editor-in-chief is Susan L. Taylor.
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Rating: - Excellent book... until the last chapter
The book is well written and unlike most books I've read, incorporates a multifaceted approach to self improvement. It teaches us to love appreciate and ourselves unconditionally, celebrating our beauty both inside and out. I disagree, however, with some of the advice found in the last chapter of the book on "spiritual power". Although the tips are well-intended, I believe they strayed too far in the religious direction. According to this book, one must know that God's "a given" and the truth that ... Read More
Rating: - ***BEAUTIFUL***
The creators of Essence magazine have put together a beautiful, informative coffee table book for black women to better their mind, body and souls. Filled with exquisite color photos and easy to understand information will keep you reading in one sitting.
A must-have for the Essence woman's bookshelf.
I love it!
Rating: - Stunning
Finally a book that celebrates the beauty of Black women in every shape, size, and shade. This book, filled with stunning photographs of beautiful Black women, offers practical advice on hair care, skin care, nutrition, exercise, and self-care. Not just a cosmetic make-over, but a total body make-over. There are recipes and tips for creating a luxurious in-home spa environment with ingredients you may already have in you home. It's like having the indispensible information in every issue of Essence, ... Read More
Rating: - Finally A Beauty Book for African American Women
The Essence Total Makeover book is wonderful. It provides all kinds of insights into black skin and hair care. The illustrations and pictures are great. I have always had questions about my skin and how to care for it. I have finally found the answers to my skin and make-up care questions. Thank you, Essence, for writing a beauty book for African American women.
Rating: - My big sister
Finally a will written and thought out book for a person thats in the dark. A informative book that gives you your own spa at home. Complete with a little spirit and fitness for the soul. It has all the advice of a big sister. Thank You For Time You Put Into This Grreat Book!
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- Excellent book... until the last chapter