Books : Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me: Over 4,000 Products Reviewed, Plus the Latest Hair-Care Information
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.724
EAN: 9781877988318
ISBN: 1877988316
Label: Beginning Press
Manufacturer: Beginning Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 706
Publication Date: August 31, 2004
Publisher: Beginning Press
Sales Rank: 97883
Studio: Beginning Press
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Are $20 shampoos and conditioners worth it? Can good hair-care products be found at the drugstore, or are the expensive salon products really superior? In this comprehensive guide to all things hair care, consumer advocate Paula Begoun answers those questions and more in her reviews of more than 130 drugstore, salon, and department store hair product lines, from Aveda to Matrix and Pantene to Zirh. Thousands of products are described and evaluated according to their performance, reliability, price, and claims. Begoun compares good and bad ingredients, dispels hair-care industry myths, evaluates what helps and what hurts hair, and explains how to tell the difference between reality and hype with respect to a product's performance. Hair sprays, shampoos, conditioners, gels, mousses, pomades, silicone serums, and other items are covered. Her "Best Products" lists make it easy to find items worth trying in any category. The consumer bible of hair-care products, Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me, shows how to find the best products available at the most economical prices. Ultimately, Begoun shows consumers how to have beautiful tresses without spending a fortune.
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Very informative, though there are definitely hair care brands that she doesn't review (like KeraCare, for example). However, there are numerous brands that I have never heard of that are included, and some of which seem like they weren't popular since the 1980's. . . . . .
I did like the book enough though to give it as a gift to my friend who has lots of trouble finding hair care products that don't irritate her scalp. The author does a decent job of explaining the ingredients (both necessary ones and ones that are merely for show) that are included in shampoos, conditioners, and some styling products. She tells which ones have been shown to cause irritation for alot of people. So, I'm hoping this will help my friend. For my own personal use, I like understanding some of the science behind the ingredients, and which ones really don't make any difference to hair health. There are even some styling tips included and a chapter on African-American hair.
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Over the years I have purchased several of these books as the price of the book can save you much money in terms of misguided cosemetic purchases. This book, is better than her cosmetics books because she actually packs a lot of other info in the book. There are an ample number of product reviews but she adds in more about the chemistry of what goes into most hair care products.
I like this book the most because she also covers coloring of hair, a variety of other treatments, styling aides, and where your money will get the best bang for the buck. For example, did you know that letting your hair air dry is the best of all for your hair, as it causes no damange?
I like that she covers that there aren't often major differences in drugstore shampoos and what you buy at the salons.
This book is packed with information, information that will help you make better choices. I can honestly say I have saved money since the purchase of this book and rethought a couple of items in the realm of hair care that will also help me save money, and not see a bit of a difference in the health of my hair. While the book may be a little bit out of date in 2008 it is still worthwhile in picking up.
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A very detailed book with a lot of experiences and observations, a lot. The reviews fit the US market for haircare products better than the European, but even then very very relevant. To some the book might be a bit on the detailed side, but I will never buy haircare products I did before I read the book. -And, by the way, my hair is doing a lot better nowadays... :)
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Even though this book was published a few years ago, chemistry never changes. I appreciate the way Paula tells you why a product is not good, for instance, a certain ingredient shouldn't be used in leave-in products, that chemical dries the hair, etc. Her non-biased approach cuts through the hype to the cold facts. I love it!
By the way, I've read most of the book, and haven't seen her harping on Pantene. In fact, I thought she was quite critical of some of their products.
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I purchased this book for my daughter who buys alot of hair care products. I looked through it. I was amazed at the number of inexpensive, over the counter hair care products that are just as good and far less expensive than those they advise you to buy when you are in the salon. Now, we both do our research first before buying hair care products.
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