Pretty Sick: The Beauty Guide for Women with Cancer

by Caitlin M. Kiernan Narrated by Caitlin M. Kiernan

Overview

The ultimate resource to looking your best during and after cancer treatment from a veteran beauty industry insider

When beauty editor Caitlin Kiernan received the shattering diagnosis of cancer, she was obviously concerned about her health. But as a working professional, she knew she had to learn, quickly, how to look her best while feeling her worst. Caitlin called on her list of extensive contacts--from top medical doctors to hair stylists, makeup artists, and style mavens--to gather the best and most useful tips to offset the unpleasant effects of treatment. The result is this comprehensive beauty guide for women with cancer, covering every cosmetic issue, from skin care, to hair care, wig shopping, nail maintenance, makeup tricks, and much, much more. Illustrated with charming drawings by Jamie Lee Reardin and peppered with advice from celebrities and cancer survivors, Pretty Sick will be a welcome and trusted resource, helping women look and feel their best.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

★ 09/01/2017
Health and beauty are not mutually exclusive for cancer patients. In fact, looking good helps all people feel better, and solid advice about how to achieve healthy hair, teeth, skin, etc., for those undergoing treatment is invaluable. Kiernan (beauty producer, Style Code Live) combines her experience as a beauty writer and editor and a breast cancer patient to give women health and beauty routines that aid in minimizing some of the side effects of cancer and its treatments. With advice from her contacts from the fashion and beauty industries, as well as guidance from top doctors, she provides suggestions to help with skin and hair care, wig shopping, nail health, dental care, and more. VERDICT Anyone receiving or recovering from cancer therapy will find this book useful.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173610423
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/19/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged

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