Black Skin Care for the Practicing Professional [Paperback]

Angelo P. Thrower (Author), Henry Gambino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 1998

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:

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About the Author

A practicing dermatologist, Thrower has his own ethnic skin care line. A graduate of University of Miami's School of Medicine & George Washington University, he has appeared in print, radio & TV. Dollars & Sense rated him one of the top 5 young black entrepreneurs and, in 1994, the City of Miami gave him a proclamation for his work in black skin care.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Milady; 1 edition (November 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562533525
• ISBN-13: 978-1562533526
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,928,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Source Material - Overpriced As Usual, July 25, 2000

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Robin (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Skin Care for the Practicing Professional (Paperback)

Good reference work for the practicing esthetician, as there is very little in-print regards "black skin care" for the professional costmetologist. However, like all the other books published by Milady, it's somewhat overpriced. Shop around for a used copy, or check it out at your Library, or have your Library do an "Inter-Library-Loan" request for you. Whether you buy a copy or check it out from the Library, do make the effort to read it.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Skin Care: Excellent Book to Read, August 17, 2002

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Sheila (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Skin Care for the Practicing Professional (Paperback)

This is an excellent book to read. I have learn so much about brown skin and various ethnic skin type. Everyone should read this book because their is a great need for knowledge on how to treat ethnic skin. Do you know how many time I've have heard professional skin care specialist say they are afraid to work on black/brown skin because of hyperpigmentation. This book is detailed, colorful pictures and insightful information on women of color. A word to the wise...Seek to understand information for yourself before you take someone elses negative/cheap reviews. Anyone who are seeking to pursue knowledge about black/brown skin this is the book. It's worth the investment to have in your library.

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