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From Publishers Weekly
In the grand tradition of The Mullet, Bloomsbury USA's previous foray into the world of unfortunate coiffures, Innes-Smith and Webb celebrate poor hair choices, from shaggy Fab Four 'dos to feathered sides, and from asymmetrical bobs to intricately structured curls and waves. Missing are the comb-overs, the skullets (the bald-on-top, long-in-back look) and the synthetic rugs that also warrant the insult of the book's title, but since the photos are culled from hairdressers' windows, such an absence is understandable: these were styles people felt proud of! The pictures, which were taken over the last 30 years, are unfortunately not dated; still, one might venture to propose that the 70s were particularly unflattering for men, and that the 80s were a rough decade for women. This volume is briefly diverting, and even quite funny, but, as the jacket copy admits, there isn't much to be said about a group of pictures all designed to elicit a single response: "Wow, that's bad hair."
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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'A hilarious look at the worst hairstyles ever and a great little gift for the follically challenged in your life' Vogue 'Hysterical' Daily Express
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh My!,
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This review is from: Bad Hair (Hardcover)
I first saw this book at the hair salon. The red-headed cover model was daring me to pick it and and give it a browse. Oh My! I'm so glad I did! "Bad Hair" is full of some of the most hysterical and, uh, creative hairstyles. This is from the time of the perm and feathering, after all. In addition to wondering of the hair, the fashions represented are a hoot.This little book is just so much fun!
4.0 out of 5 stars
1 Picture = 1000 Words,
By weidemannia (Lake Forest, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bad Hair (Hardcover)
The fact that there are no words to go with this collection of fashion cul-de-sacs improves the experience. Strictly an impulse purchase, but one to display openly with pride. Guaranteed to crack a smile and jog a memory. Spot your friends - compare to your yearbook. Enjoy!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gimme a head with hair...,
By cookieman108 "cookieman108®" (Inside the jar...) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bad Hair (Hardcover)
Bad Hair...what possessed me to buy this book? What possesses me to do anything I do? Who knows? But I am glad I dropped some coin and took a chance.You know those pictures they have in salons and barbershops that display different hairstyles? Have you ever seen any that looked like they've been up for quite awhile in that the style has gone out of fashion maybe two or three times since it was posted? Well, James Innes-Smith and Henrietta Webb went scavenging in hair chop shops to collect the worst of the worst of these pictures and compiled them here. What was their inspiration? Maybe the same thing that got me to buy the book. Within the pages of this book, you will see some of the most awful hairstyles, mullets, mutton chops, bobs, beehives, sideburns gone wide, more mullets, perms that defy description, and so much more...the horror...the horror.... It's a smallish, hardbound book, just a bit larger than a Reader's Digest, and the one thing I noticed right away was there is absolutely no text (I'm quick like that). Just pages and pages of really atrocious hairstyles. Once you start looking through this book, you will understand why there is no text...it's not needed. Each picture speaks volumes. About two thirds of the pictures are black and white, with the other third in color. A fun little book, this would go nicely on your coffee table, if you're weird like me. Also, if you were ever interested in being a member of the Doobie Brothers, at least now you know where to find an appropriate hairstyle. I hope the authors come out with another book entitled Bad Combovers... Want to see more reviews on this item?
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