Twenty years ago, single-moniker hairstylist Dickey made waves (and curls and coils) when he launched this first-of-its-kind guide to caring for textured hair. In it, he offers advice on topics ranging from shampooing techniques to how to choose and care for a weave. His expertise is just as relevant today, which is why this book has a permanent place on our shelves.

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If you want a book that will tell you exactly how to care for your skin type and also get you up to snuff on the latest and greatest products on the market, then Glow From Within is definitely for you. In it, famed aesthetician Joanna Vargas deep dives into subjects like what makes a solid skin-care routine and what to do when you're dealing with a skin-care emergency. It's a great beauty read whether you're a skin-care beginner—or a bonafide connoisseur.

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If your ideal Friday night consists of curling up in bed while reading up on niacinamide or learning the in's and out's of product labels, you're in luck. The Ordinary, the skin-care brand best known for putting ingredients front-and-center, continues to do just that with this in-depth guide. And the accompanying photos—close-up swirls of serum and dollops of moisturizer—are totally mesmerizing.

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My Improbable Career in Magazines and Makeup by former beauty editor Jean Godfrey-June was one of the first beauty books that Allure contributing editor Marci Robin ever read and loved. "This book was published just a couple years into my editorial career, and it's all but completely responsible for my decision to focus on the beauty beat," she says. "Things have definitely changed in both the publishing and beauty industries since it came out, but it's an essential read for anyone who grew up intrigued by either."

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Allure digital staff writer Nicola Dall'Asen says Manic Panic Living in Color: A Rebellious Guide to Hair Color and Life by Tish Bellomo is a great easy and informative read that's perfect for anyone who loves learning about history — and looking at pretty photos of hair. "It's half a guide for fashion hair colors and half a history of the brand, so it's really interesting," she says. "It's also awesome if you want to inform yourself about rock n' roll in New York City in the ‘70s and ’80s."

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While this isn't strictly a fashion and beauty book, it is written from the perspective of former fashion and beauty editor Maureen Lippe. In it, she details her own road to reinvention and interviews eight people who have done the same.

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Classic Style is a great guide to creating and defining your personal aesthetic. If you're looking for a little help on how to realize your inner fashion influencer and share it with the world, this one is for you.

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This book is a total classic. Legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin covers the basics of makeup and helps you figure out how to recreate looks that have stood the test of time, including the iconic Marilyn Monroe-esque Old Hollywood vibe to the Biba that dominated the '60s.

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Who better to talk about the former Vogue editor in chief's fabulous life than the woman herself? The late great Diana Vreeland's autobiography is a must-read for the fashion-obsessed.

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This book is all about paying attention to what you're putting in your body. Renowned makeup artist Wendy Rowe shares the tea on all the food that will give you gorgeous glowing skin, a list which includes red wine. Excuse us as we immediately add this to cart.

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Before Michelle Phan was turning herself into Lady Gaga on YouTube, Kevyn Aucoin was making celebrities look like other celebrities. Aucoin's book covers the transformative power of makeup at a time before crazy transformations were going viral.

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If you're a teen just getting into beauty, Bobbi Brown's Teenage Beauty is a great book to have on your shelf. It outlines how to look your best, even when it seems like your hormones won't let you be great. Whether you're dealing with zits or want to wow everyone at prom, this book has it all for the under-20 crowd.

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