Richard Corson Books

The definitive text on hair fashions through the ages is back. This revised edition has 16 new pages by fashion historian Caroline Cox to bring hair fashions up to the present day. The first to attempt a comprehensive historical survey of men's and women's hair styles through the ages, from Ancient Egypt through Greece, Egypt, Rome, and Anglo-Saxon times to recent trends in fashion, this book is now an essential work of reference. Drawing on many years of research by the author, this is an essential handbook for theatrical designers, hair artists, illustrators, and beauty consultants as well as all those interested in the changing fashions in hair. Guaranteed to entertain and educate the general reader as well as historians of fashion, this is the perfect companion piece to both  Fashions in Make-Up  and  Fashions In Eyeglasses .

Focusing on the evolution of beauty practices, this comprehensive history explores makeup traditions primarily in the Western world, tracing their development from Ancient Egypt to modern times. Richard Corson details the cosmetics used by men and women, their application methods, and visual outcomes. Enhanced by 16 new pages from fashion historian James Sherwood, this edition captures contemporary makeup trends. It serves as a vital reference for students, makeup artists, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of cosmetics.

3rd impression with second supplement published 2011--Tp. verso.