Table Of ContentMaria Neuman has been writing about FABULOUS HAIR
beauty and style for more than a decade. FABULOUS HAIR
Her articles have appeared in such publica-
tions as Teen People, Elle Girl, Teen, and Elle.
Along with her magazine publishing, Maria
This one-of-a-kind guide to truly
has also authored books such as Teen People
terrific tresses has hairstyles galore!
Celebrity Beauty Guide: Star Secrets for Gorgeous find your best look!
From casual Monday-morning looks
Skin, Hair, Makeup and More as well as Trollz
to the fanciest updos, you’ll find
Style Patrol. She lives in Los Angeles with her
F tons of inspiration to get your hair
two rescue dogs, Jake and Rosie, and spends A
Stuck in a hair rut? Brush it off—it’s time to up your repertoire of out of that old ponytail and into a
her spare time learning how to surf and road B
the coolest ’dos with this totally stylish hair guide for girls! More beautiful ’do.
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testing lip gloss.
than 30 gorgeous hairstyles include:
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O Want to master a French braid?
• Full-color photographs
U Learn to do a sleek and stylish blow-
• How-to illustrations to help you master styling techniques
S out? This book is all you need! Each
• Ideas for ways to personalize each look
H section is full of gorgeous styles,
• Accessories suggestions to mix and match
A each with step-by-step illustrations
• Style tips for girls with bangs, curls, and more.
I that make styling a breeze. Full-color
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photographs offer inspiration for
Whether your locks are kinky-curly or poker straight,
adapting each look for your hair type
pixie-short or long and lovely, this book has the styling
or personality. And don’t miss the
ideas and pro tips you need to have
“style tip” boxes—they’ve got expert
totally fabulous hair! advice on hair care, products, and
how to make the most of each style.
OK, girls, are you ready to get
gorgeous? Grab your brush—it’s
time to find the best looks for you!
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FABULOUS HAIR
FABULOUS HAIR
Written by Maria Neuman
Photography by Angela Coppola
contents
LONDON, NEW YORK, MUNICH,
MELBOURNE, and DELHI
What’s Your Haircare IQ?
Editor Elizabeth Hester
Designer Jee Chang
Managing Art Editor Michelle Baxter 8 What Is Your Hair Type?
Art Director Dirk Kaufman
Publishing Director Beth Sutinis 10 Styling Stuff
Lead Illustrator Jeremy Canceko
Additional Illustrations Matt Dicke, 12 Tool School
Paul Hoppe, Engly Cheng, Erin Harney
Production Ivor Parker 14 10 Tips for Really Healthy Hair
DTP Design Kathy Farias
16 Top 10 Hair Basics
Hairstyles for School
Produced by Downtown Bookworks Inc.
President: Julie Merberg
Director: Patty Brown 20 Ziggity Zaggity
Editor: Sarah Parvis
Photographer Angela Coppola 22 Messy Pony
Freelance Beauty Editor JoanneNoel Higgins
24 Looped Pigtails
First published in the United States in 2006 by
DK Publishing, Inc. 26 Baby Twists
375 Hudson Street
New York, New York 10014
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Neuman, Maria.
fabulous hair / written by Maria Neuman. -- 1st American ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-7566-1589-5 (pbk.)
1. Ornamental hairwork--Juvenile literature. 2. Hairstyles--
Juvenile
literature. 3. Braids (Hairdressing)--Juvenile literature. I. Title.
TT976.N48 2006
646.7’24--dc22
2005031580
Color reproduction by Colourscan, Singapore
Printed and bound in Mexico by
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contents
28 Knotty Girls
30 Funky Pigtails
32 Sporty Pony
34 Low Braids
36 Rope Braid
38 Braid Crazy
40 Chic Chignon
Hairstyles for the Weekend
Party-Time Hair!
44 Pick a Pigtail
46 Top Twist 70 Ponytail Wrap
48 Flirty Flick 72 Flip Tail
50 Pigtail Twist 74 Pefect Pompadour
52 The Band 76 Ponytail Veil
54 Pool Pigtails 78 French Braid
56 Pretty Plaits 80 Braidy Bun
58 Half-Curly/Half-Straight 82 Elegant Updo
60 The Twist 84 Simply Beautiful
62 Wraparound 86 Pickup Sticks
64 Glamour Waves 88 French Twist
66 Crimped and Cool 90 Sleek Side Bun
92 Curly Cue
94 Glossary
95 Index
96 Acknowledgments
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What is your
haircare IQ?
Just like your face or your feet, your hair is
unique to you. In this book, we’re here to
show you that no matter what length, texture
or type, there are lots of cool styles out there
that are right for you – from the quick updo
before P.E. class to a funky bun for shopping
or a glam-o-rama French twist for a fancy party.
As well as creating exciting styles, you will also
Al e xis learn to take care of your locks and keep them
looking their best. With some simple steps
and key products, this will be a breeze. So,
are you ready for some serious hair education?
Need to know the difference between gel
and mousse? How to make that updo work
for you or the styling secrets to accessorising
with pizzazz? Fabulous Hair has you covered!
introduction
What is your hair type?
Before you can start styling up a storm, it’s helpful to figure out exactly what
type of hair you have. It can make a huge difference in how a style looks on
you, as well as what type of styling products you should use. Check out the
pictures and descriptions of the girls on these pages, and match yourself to
the one (or ones) who looks most like you. Then watch out for her picture
throughout the book – she’ll have specialised style tips just for you!
handy tips
style tip Alexis
If you’ve got a Nikki
fringe, just twist it
back in Step 2 and
secure it with a couple of
slides above your ears.
Hi, I’m Alexis! If your hair is long, My name is Nikki. I love my dark
Watch out for these tip boxes
medium thick, and straight like hair colour and great shine. I have
throughout the book – the girls
mine, you probably have many fine hair but it can look thick
will have some great tips for of the same issues as me, like… because I have a lot of it. Fine hair
every hair type. can be tricky to style because it
• My hair can look flat just wants to lie flat. Is this you?:
and stringy sometimes.
• With fine hair, even a
These symbols at the beginning • I can curl my hair with hot ponytail can look wimpy.
rollers but it won’t stay in
of each style will give you an
place unless I use some • Even with gel and curlers, my
idea of how much time it will
styling products. style will only last a few hours.
take to create.
• My hair can look oily if • I need lots of hair spray
I don’t wash it everyday. to keep an updo in place.
Hair pro or beginner? One • My hair gets flyaway • I like to wash my hair every
solid bar means a style is easy; in dry weather. day – otherwise it will look
four means it’s pretty tricky. really flat and greasy.
• Any type of volumizing
Take your pick.
product like mousse or • Light products like gel and
gel looks great in my hair. mousse work on my hair but
heavier stuff like creams and
waxes just weigh it down.
