Billy Yamaguchi Feng Shui Beauty: Bringing The Ancient Principles Of Balance And Harmony To Your Hair, Makeup And Personal Style

by Billy Yamaguchi

What are your Feng Shui elements? Feng Shui is an ancient and proven system for balance and harmony. Billy Yamaguchi gives you everything you need to find out which Feng Shui elements are the strongest for you right now and how to choose the hairstyle, makeup and clothing that will bring out your true inner self. --Figure out your elements from your lifestyle and personality --Find out whether you need to balance, harmonize or enhance your elements --Learn which hair lengths, cuts and highlights are the best for your elements and face shape --Discover the best makeup and hair color for your elements and skin tone You’ll end up with hair and makeup that reflect who you really are—your outer appearance will finally express your true self. Most hairstylists are trained in a particular cut and give this same haircut to all of their clients, regardless of differences in lifestyle and personality. Now Billy Yamaguchi, internationally known hairstylist to the stars, helps you bring the principles of Feng Shui to your hairstyle, makeup and fashion, so your look will express your true self. Using the five elements of Feng Shui—Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood—Billy shows you who you really are in the world, and then designs your haircut, color, makeup and fashion choices to really express your unique style. For example, the Fire element tends to be passionate and adventurous, while the Metal element is more precise and goal oriented. While everyone has all five elements in their nature, two elements are predominant at any given time. Once you know what they are, your hairstyle, makeup and clothing can be used to enhance, balance or harmonize your elements. You’ve never felt so natural, comfortable and self-expressed in your own skin before. For the first time, you will have a simple way to communicate your personality to your hairstylist and to figure out what makeup colors and fashion styles suit you best. You’ve never felt so natural, comfortable and self-expressed in your own skin before!

253 pages, Hardcover

First published October 16, 2004

Reviews

[Barb Lawrence · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is interesting, and worthy of a look, but a lot of info and all a bit vague. I still have a lot of questions, and the recommendations are questionnable as well. I wouldn’t mind a real consultation at his salon, however. I do like the concept.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book that seems more authentic to Feng Shui than other Feng Shui beauty systems I've seen: Feng Shui Beauty by Billy Yamaguchi. He says you find out what you are and then add what you need depending on your current balance. For example, if you are fire in a low fire state, add wood.

[Stacey Doubleyou · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weird book. Some interesting points about balancing your style with beauty tips.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author lives in SoCal, and although too much the book was blatant self-promotion, I wouldn't mind a consultation. The idea of the 5 elements and feng shui beauty intrigues me, but I found the explanations contradictory and confusing. Overall, it was an entertaining read though.