Grooming Self-Help Books for Teens

During adolescence, boys' and girls' bodies undergo tremendous developmental changes that make a daily hygiene routine more complicated. Although the process can seem overwhelming, there are a number of books on grooming available for teens that will guide them through this time of transformation.

  1. Teen Girls: General

    • "Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty: The Best Hair, Skin, Nails and Makeup Ideas For You" by Ann Shoket covers grooming basics for teen girls. The hair sections provide instructions for a variety of long and short styles that are appropriate for formal or casual occasions. Makeup suggestions guide girls to choose a specific look, such as "glam," "girly" or "edgy." Readers can also find information about caring for skin and nails and preparing for a special event such as a prom. In "Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy & Awesome," Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson cover a wide range of grooming topics. The authors offer guidance for common concerns such as pimples, weight issues and braces. Makeup and styling advice helps teens develop a natural look, a special flair for the prom or a more hip appearance.

    Teen Girls of Color

    • "Born Beautiful: The African American Teenager's Complete Beauty Guide" by Alfred Fornay has several chapters that deal with skin care and makeup choices. Hair care sections include weaves, extensions, and natural and straightened styles. One chapter is devoted to special grooming topics, such as using fragrance, nail care, henna, tattoos and body piercings. Yvonne Rose and Alfred Fornay present "Ageless Beauty The Ultimate Skincare and Makeup Guide for Women and Teens of Color." Several chapters address skin care, including skin types, tools, acne and makeup. Another section is devoted to hair and nails. A final section discusses teen-specific beauty issues such as eating properly, refraining from cigarettes and alcohol, avoiding overexposure to the sun and exercising.

    Teen Boys

    • "The Boy's Fitness Guide: Expert Coaching for the Young Man Who Wants to Look and Feel His Best" by Frank C. Hawkins and Gheorghe Muresan opens with chapters devoted to fitness and nutrition. A later chapter is devoted to grooming, including oral and sleep hygiene, hair care, body odor, athlete's foot and general cleanliness. "The Boy's Body Guide: A Health and Hygiene Book," by Frank C. Hawkins and Greta L. B. Laube is appropriate for younger teen boys. The book discusses changes that occur during puberty and ways to deal with them. The authors cover topics such as shaving, showering, preventing body odor, brushing and flossing, and dealing with acne and dandruff.

    Teens: General

    • "Complete Idiot's Guide to Looking Great for Teens" by Ericka Lutz provides information for both boys and girls. Early chapters deal with looking healthy through proper nutrition and exercise. The book also offers advice about handling pimples, styling and grooming hair, and developing a personal clothing style. The title "Skin Care for Teens" is slightly misleading, because the book deals with other grooming issues, as well. Author Nelson Novick presents several chapters on skin care, acne and other skin conditions and cosmetics. In addition, he discusses caring for hair, nails and feet. The final chapter examines cosmetic surgery for teens.

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