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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2017
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You can knit that : foolproof instructions for fabulous sweaters
by Amy Herzog
A knitting superstar gives knitters of all skill levels the sweater-making confidence they need through clear, simple instructions for six must-have sweater stylesĂąvests, all-in-one construction, drop shoulders, raglans, yokes and set-in sleeves. By the author of Knit to Flatter and Knit Wear Love. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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| 200 Tips, Techniques & Recipes for Natural Beauty by Shannon BuckShopping for beauty products can elicit two kinds of sticker shock: mainstream products can be packed with unpronounceable ingredients, while organic products can be prohibitively pricey. You can avoid both pitfalls with this thorough, photo-illustrated guide to homemade natural beauty products. Offering options for an impressive range of skin and hair types, these recipes are also rich in context, including details about the science of essential oils, sourcing fresh ingredients, and finding vegan alternatives (among many other topics). Whether you're concocting products for yourself or gifting them to others, 200 Tips is sure to pique the exploratory spirit of DIY beauty devotees. |
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Natural Hair Coloring: How to Use Henna and Other Pure Herbal Pigments...
by Christine Shahin
Henna, indigo, amla, and cassia -- before there were chemical dyes, these plants were the go-to resources for hair coloring, and they're still valuable today for people in search of nontoxic beauty products. Eco-salon owner Christine Shahin is an advocate for these natural pigments, and by using this book, you can replicate her methods for tinting your tresses in various shades of black, brown, or red. Shahin's clear, careful instructions (complete with photos) make it easy to follow along, even if you're new to the world of natural dyes. For a wider range of natural beauty products, pick up Annie Stole's Homemade Beauty.
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The green beauty guide [electronic resource] : your essential resource to organic and natural skin care, hair care, makeup, and fragrances
by Julie Gabriel
Examines the differences between natural, organic, and biodynamic products, discusses how to shop for the best products for the best prices, offers instructions for making homemade cleansers and toner, and includes other practical suggestions for natural skin, teeth, and hair care. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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60 Winter St.
Keene, New Hampshire 03431
603-352-0157
http://www.keenepubliclibrary.org/
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