Bibliograph

Pretty sick, the beauty guide for women with cancer, Caitlin M. Kiernan ; illustrations by Jamie Lee Reardin

Type

Label

Pretty sick, the beauty guide for women with cancer, Caitlin M. Kiernan ; illustrations by Jamie Lee Reardin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pretty sick

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

989726664

Responsibility statement

Caitlin M. Kiernan ; illustrations by Jamie Lee Reardin

Sub title

the beauty guide for women with cancer

Summary

When 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. Her list of contacts-- from top medical doctors to hair stylists, makeup artists, and style mavens--gathered the best and most useful tips to offset the unpleasant effects of treatment. The result is this comprehensive guide beauty guide for women with cancer, covering every cosmetic issue, and peppered with advice from cancer survivors

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- This stinks!: how treatment affects your sense of smell -- The mane event: hair today, gone tomorrow -- Beauty is skin deep: how to care for the skin you're in -- Getting mouthy: let's chat about oral care -- Stay polished: nail treatments you need to know about -- Tit talk: surgery and reconstruction -- Makeup is the best medicine: how color is curative -- The beauty of style: fashion that helps in the fight -- Life after treatment -- Happiness is a state of mind-- relocate there!

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator