List of chapters

1. The history of hairdressing: 1850 to 2000
2. The rudiments of capillary biology and anatomy
3. Dermatology (I): The rudiments
4. Dermatology(II): Safety and hygiene
5. Tools, apparatus and hair cosmetics
6. Washing the hair
7. Cutting (I): Configuration and face shapes
8. Cutting (II): Short/ mid-length and long
9. Cutting (III): Layering and tapering
10. Setting (I): Rollers and rings
11. Setting (II): Variations
12. Color (I): The basics
13. Color (II): Decolorizing
14. Color (III): Streaks and color effects
15. Permanents (I): Introduction and procedure
16. Permanents (II): Variations
17. Uncurling: General information
18. The hand drier (I): Guidelines for use
19. The hand drier (II): Varieties
20. Tie-ups and buns
21. Hairpieces: Wigs and their varieties
22. Communication techniques
23. Image consultancy and new technologies
24. Photography and video applied to hairdressing
25. Sales and administration