Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified, Fifth Edition is the most current, comprehensive and straightforward textbook of its kind. This new edition thoroughly explains the theory and application of the essential concepts of hair chemistry that are simply not covered in other texts. Material unique to this text boldly presents the concept, importance and relevance of pH in cosmetics. Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified is the essential chemistry textbook for cosmetology students and even the most experienced hairstylist will gain confidence and control as they learn the dynamics of the chemical services they perform everyday in the salon. Consumers will find this reference invaluable in making intelligent, informed decisions about the effectiveness, safety, and value of the hair care services they receive and the products they buy and use.
John Halal began his career in the beauty industry as a hairstylist over 40 years ago. Halal is a former salon owner, a licensed cosmetology instructor and founder and president of Honors Beauty College, Inc. since 1992.
Halal is an affiliate member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC). He is the Immediate Past President of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and is a past President of the Indiana Cosmetology Educators Association (ICEA).
Halal is the author of Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified and Milady's Hair Care and Product Ingredient Dictionary. He is also a contributing author of the Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook and several other milady publications.
Halal obtained his associate's degree, with highest distinction, from Indiana University and is a member of The Golden Key National Honor Society and Alpha Sigma Lambda.
He has authored numerous articles on a wide variety of topics and has been published in several professional trade magazines. He often travels, as a guest speaker, to address both professional and consumer groups.
"I love the beauty industry more than ever", he states proudly. The secret, according to Halal is to "never stop learning."
