The Essence Total Makeover, Body, Beauty, Spirit by Hinds Patricia Mignon.
The millions of sisters who read Essence have always known that looking and feeling good go hand in hand. True beauty is much more than perfect makeup and a great hairstyle. It's about maximizing your potential spiritually, mentally, and physically. Here, from the publisher of the premier lifestyle magazine for African-American women, and with an inspiring introduction by Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence, is a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of your assets. The Essence Total Makeover  offers practical advice covering all the beauty bases, from skin, hair, and health to physical, spiritual, and mental fitness. Every chapter provides useful, in-depth guidance to being your best. You will learn how to:  care for your face, cleanse and moisturize your skin, make face masks at home, and moisturize your face to bring out your skin's natural glow; treat your hair with love, assess its condition, and decide which styles are best for you; nurture your body from head to toe, with everything from recipes for at-home manicures to expert advice on beginning a fitness program.