"Transforming our physical selves is intoxicating, and a driving force behind popular makeover shows like "The Biggest Loser" and our fascination with celebrity style. So it comes as no surprise that award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Paves--nearly as famous as his clients (including actress Eva Longoria, who contributes the book's foreword) and behind many of the "Loser" makeovers himself--enters the beauty-book fray. What does surprise is his approach. Rather than offering a collection of hair tips and tricks (though there are plenty) illustrated by shot of celebrities, the styles are modeled by Paves's friends and family, with the primary goal of 'giv(ing) women a positive message about defining their own beauty.' It's a sweetly disarming attitude that imbues this empowering book. As Paves writes, 'It's about being your own best friend, loving what you see in the mirror, and accepting how beautiful you are on the inside as well as the outside.' That the author respects and admires women is clear, and he appears overwhelmingly grateful for and delighted by the ones in his immediate orbit--especially his mother, Helen. That he has mastered his art (from bridal hairstyles to taking care of your roots) is also evident. While some suggestions are obvious (deep-condition damaged hair once a week!), overall the book will serve all women's hair--and souls--well." --"Publishers Weekly"

In the fashion and entertainment world, Ken Paves has created award-winning styles for Victoria Beckham, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, Eva Longoria, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, and Fergie, to name a few. His work has appeared in "Vogue," "Marie Claire," "Elle," "Harper's Bazaar," "Allure," "Glamour," "O The Oprah Magazine," "Vanity Fair," "Cosmopolitan," "Seventeen," "GQ," "In Style," "American Salon," "Modern Salon" and many other publications. Dubbed the "hottest hairdresser in Hollywood" by the media, Ken was a regular guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and contributor to Oprah.com. He has also done makeovers for "The""X Factor," "America's Next Top Model, " and "The Biggest Loser," to name a few. Ken starred in the reality shows, "The Price of Beauty," and "Fashion Mob" and he has showcased his talents on E!, The Style Network, Fox, ABC, and many other affiliates. Always on the prowl for new creative outlets, Ken was recently invited by Walt Disney Studios to design the hair for their newest character, Periwinkle. The collaboration between studio and stylist is the first of its kind and was so successful that Disney has asked Ken to be not only the voice of a character in the film but to travel the world to be the face of Disney's fastest growing franchise and promote the new Disney fairy movie, "Secret of the Wings."Ken has a strong presence online and in widely viewed how-to videos. In addition to his salons in Los Angeles and Michigan, Ken has created his own line of hair care products, Self Help by Ken Paves and HairDo. For more information about Ken visit kenpaves.com.