Hair*apy: Highlights and Lowlights [Paperback]

Amy Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2009

Written by self-proclaimed "hair-a-pist" Amy Miller. With over 20 years in the hair business Amy has assembled some of the funniest stories for you to enjoy. From shampoo girl to salon owner and everything in between, Amy has done it all and she brings her stories of personal triumph and heartache to you in this immensely enjoyable and delightful book. From the beauty school mishaps, to cross dresser clients, to the most embarrassing salon moments, this book is sure to keep you entertained! What people have shared with her will literally curl your hair. You don't have to be involved in the beauty industry to find the humor in this book. Quite simply, if you love to laugh, you will love this book.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Amy Miller lives in a small rural town in Carroll County, Maryland. She lives in a beautiful home that her husband, Marty, built. They have three children, Chris, Wyatt, and Kendall. Amy spends her days doing hair, and running her kids to dance classes, gymnastics, and baseball games. She spends her nights pounding away on the keyboard of her computer, sending out funny e-mails, and painting the bathroom as her family sleeps. She has a reputation for showing up for baseball games dressed as Vanna White so she can be the one picked to turn the inning scoreboard numbers for the game. She always dresses up as characters for her book club meetings. Yes, she is a bit of an attention seeker. Amy's children have learned not to utter the phrase, "Mom, you are so embarrassing," as it comes with a price. She enjoys comedy, and has been a lifelong fan of Saturday Night Live, even when it goes through transitional phases. She continues to stand behind the chair cutting hair, teaching, and entertaining. This is her first book and she has thoroughly enjoyed putting these stories together for you. "There is nothing more rewarding than making people laugh, I hope I have accomplished just that!" ~Amy Miller

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Old Line Publishing, LLC (June 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978694880
• ISBN-13: 978-0978694883
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,370,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, September 5, 2009

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Deborah Heckard "Loves to Laugh" (Westminster, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hair*apy: Highlights and Lowlights (Paperback)

This book is hysterical! I could not put it down except to run to the bathroom to keep from pee'ing my pants because it is so funny! Amy Miller had me from the first chapter. I can't wait to see what she come up with next! Chelsea Handler - watch out!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew salons were such hotbeds of intrigue?, July 25, 2009

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M&M (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hair*apy: Highlights and Lowlights (Paperback)

Hair stylists, like bartenders hear it all. Clearly people tell their stylists EVERYTHING. And here Amy Miller is revealing much - in a kind, anonymous, and hilarious way. A really good stylist is one part artist, one part chemist, and about three parts clinical psychologist. Amy Miller is all of those and can now add talented author to the mix. If you have ever stepped foot in a salon, you won't be able to put this book down. Her prescient observations and self-effacing wit keep you turning page after page until the timer has gone off on the oven and the clothes have wrinkled in the dryer. I got little else done the day I picked up this book and it was well worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hair tales from the heart, July 7, 2009

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T. Dreiband - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hair*apy: Highlights and Lowlights (Paperback)

This book is light, funny and honest. Amy Miller has a knack for retelling her adventures of hair styling, and also delving into the more serious side of the hair industry. I worked in a hair salon for six years in the 1980's, and caught myself laughing out loud (and wincing) more than once thanks to Amy's reminiscing. A quick, enjoyable read.