A Complete Guide to Manicure & Pedicure [Hardcover]

Leigh Toselli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2006

Equally useful to beauty professionals, cosmetology students, and those who want to achieve expert results at home, the practical instruction and extensive illustrations provided here demonstrate all there is to know about properly grooming the hands, nails, and feet. Beginning with the internal structure of the feet, hands and nails, the instruction continues with the selection and proper use of nippers, cuticle scissors, softeners and creams, files, and other essential tools. The French manicure technique, application of acrylic nails and tips, using nail wraps, and emergency fixes for broken nails are all included. Also featured are spa and salon manicure and pedicure routines, foot and hand massage and reflexology techniques, and professional secrets for a perfect polish. 

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About the Author

Leigh Toselli has over 25 years experience in the fashion and beauty industry. She started out as a model, soon developing an interest in fashion design. While modelling, Leigh cemented a career as freelance make-up artist, stylist and fashion co-ordinator, working for a variety of magazines and large retail companies. She continues to freelance as beauty editor and stylist for the South African editions of Oprah, Longevity, FHM and Elle magazines. Leigh Toselli is the author of The Makeup Book (New Holland, 2004). Consultant Beryl Barnard FSBTh. MPHYS. ATT is the Education Director of the London School of Beauty & Make-up.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: New Holland (March 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843308614
• ISBN-13: 978-1843308614
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars okay, December 14, 2008

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This review is from: A Complete Guide to Manicure & Pedicure (Hardcover)

I was trying to learn to do acrylic nails but this book doesnt really go into detail it's more about basic pedicures and manicures.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to Manicures & Pedicures, May 25, 2007

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Robert W. King (Orlando, Fl. USA) - See all my reviews
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Extremely well done! Very informative and professional. Highly detailed and pictorally immaculate! A coffee table book of the highest order. I highly recommend it, and it would make an excellent and worthy gift for either sex.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not technical, May 13, 2007

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This review is from: A Complete Guide to Manicure & Pedicure (Hardcover)

This book provides some basic guidelines. It is a good reference for anyone who would like to know the basics (a beginner). The book is not for a student or professional of the craft. It will not enhance your understanding, creativity, or skill as an artisan.