"AMAZING HAIRSTYLES: From Easy to Elegant," by Becky Porter, Plain Sight Publishing, $19.99, 224 pages (nf)
Hairstyles can be a major part of personal grooming, especially for females. Sometimes the styling can become mundane due to lack of new ideas or know-how.
Utah resident Becky Porter started blogging about hairstyles in 2008. Her blog, Babes in Hairland, online at babesinhairland.com, gives step-by-step hairstyling instructions.
To complement her blog, Porter now has a book, "Amazing Hairstyles: From Easy to Elegant." In it, readers will find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions accompanied by pictures on how to complete the hairstyle.
In the beginning of the book, Porter explains hair terms, styling tools and hair products and gives tips for healthy hair. She teaches the basics of braids, twists and buns and then shows how to combine those techniques for more elaborate styles.
From basic everyday hairdos to more fancy or formal styles, these hairstyles are for any age. Some styles are ideal for wearing to school while others are more for a high school prom, a wedding or a more professional atmosphere.
"Amazing Hairstyles" is a great hairstyling guide for parents with daughters or for anyone who enjoys styling hair. Readers can follow the steps and create the desired hairdo regardless of skill level.
Wendy Jessen is a regular contributor for familyshare.com and frequently does media reviews. Her email is wendyjessen26@gmail.com, and she blogs at mormonmomofsix.blogspot.com.