Haircutting For Dummies
by J. Elaine Spear
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Book Reviews of Haircutting For Dummies
Book Review: Good for the home stylist
Summary: 4 Stars
This is not a professional stylist's manual, it's for HOME use. I think that she does spend a wee bit too much time trying to convince the reader to go off to cosmetology school, but then again, that is her field, and her interest. If you want a professional manual giving tips on how to do the hottest, newest styles, go to cosmetology school. If you want the basics of hair cutting, to trim your family's, or your own hair, this book is an ideal tool. As a mother who has been cutting the hair of a husband and 4 sons, I have found corrections to problems that I have been having as an amateur stylist. The first time that I skimmed this book I saw a few tips well worth the price of the book to polish the cuts that I have been giving, and to prevent errors in the future. At about the cost of one decent haircut, this book is a frugal investment.Book Review: Not an easy book to follow
Summary: 1 Stars
I feel bad giving this author 1 star because I can only imagine how difficult it is to write a book. And I'm sure she's a good stylist. But I'm a guy who wants to cut his own hair and I couldn't find any easy-to-follow instructions in this book. I truly am a haircutting 'dummy' so I need a book that will treat me like a dummy- and this isn't it. There were terms I didn't understand 100% but no glossary to explain them and the index was little help. Since the book is over 300 pages, I wasn't about to flip through the pages to find answers.I would suggest that the next edition have far less talk and have far more photos with step-by-step instructions. As the old saying goes, a photo is worth a thousand words, but a drawing of hair is only worth about ten or twenty. Something like that...
Book Review: Great book but needs more pictures/illustrations!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is packed full of information! I am looking to become a hairstylist and wanted to learn more about the field (maybe even cut a friend's hair) to feel it out. It covers all the basics from shampoo to styling and everything in between. It also has plenty of cuts to choose from. My only complaint is the lack of pictures! Im a hands on and visual learner so seeing is always better to comprehend than just reading! Definately worth the money but I recommend getting an additional book on haircutting with more pictures as it would help out those just starting to cut hair.Book Review: Great on the basics
Summary: 4 Stars
This book can teach you the basic underlying structure of hairstyles. I've been cutting hair for years without this knowledge, and having it makes my life easier, and my haircuts even better. It's great for shorter haircuts.
It had a section on cutting small children and strangers' hair, which didn't apply to me, but might be of interest to some.
It doesn't have explicit techniques for creating multiple layers for long hair, just some face-framing tips.
Book Review: not a good introduction to haircutting
Summary: 3 Stars
I usually like the Dummies books (although I hate their name) because they explain the most basic information. This book seems to be adapted from a hairstylist's textbook and assumes a lot of background knowledge. The directions keep commenting on my needs as a professional, which I have no desire to become. And there are not nearly enough pictures for a topic so visual a topic as haircutting. I will be shopping for other books that are more geared towards the home haircutter.