Beauty bookshelf

Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques

By Lauren Rennells The vintage look is back in, and Rennells gives excellent step-by-step instructions for achieving the styles. Stockist:

Be Beautiful: Every Girl’s Guide to Hair, Skin & Make-Up

By Alice Hart-Davis and Molly Hindhaugh Co-written by Hart-Davis - a top beauty journalist and founder of Good Things skincare - and her daughter, Molly, this covers everything from teeth to toe nails. Perfect for

Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor

By Linda Wells Secrets of the industry, and tips and tricks galore, from one of the world’s leading beauty journalists.Stockist: www.amazon.co.uk

The Anti-Ageing Bible

By Josephine Fairley & Sarah Stacey Fairley and Stacey’s series of beauty bibles are indispensable when it comes to choosing the right products. Stockist:

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

By Bobbi Brown When it comes to creating a natural yet flawless look, removed make-up artist Bobbi Brown is unrivalled. Stockist:

The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care

By Philip Kingsley The world’s leading trichologist reveals the secrets to keeping a marvellous mane for life. Stockist:

Make Up Secrets

By Jemma Kidd Full of vivid photography, this book will teach you how to achieve both classic and dramatic looks Stockist:

Backwards in High Heels

By Sarah Vine and Tania Kindersley Being a woman isn’t always easy in the modern world. Vine and Kindersley show you how to do it with beauty, grace and humour. Stockist:

Skin Secrets

By Liz Earle The skincare guru reveals the tips and techniques for achieving and maintaining a glowing complexion. Stockist:

The Natural Health Bible

By Dr Marilyn Glenville Dr Glenville advocates keeping yourself healthy and radiant with natural remedies. Stockist:

Perfumes: The A-Z Guide

By Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez You’ll be fighting the urge to create your own scent after reading this tantalising book. Stockist:

Future Proof Your Skin

By Dr Stefanie WilliamsYou are what you eat, and Dr Williams shows you how to live longer and look young younger through your diet. Stockist: