Beauty experts launch new books as demand grows for trusted guidance

As consumers face an overwhelming choice of products, confusing ingredient jargon and conflicting advice, beauty experts are turning to one of the oldest formats for clarity: the book, with several industry leaders unveiling new releases.

Nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Rose Ferguson has published The Reset: The 4 Week Plan to Feel Better Than Ever, while qualified trichologist and Philip Kingsley Brand President Anabel Kingsley has released Haircare.

Ferguson’s £16.99 hardback presents a four-week programme addressing stress, nutrition, hormonal balance, inflammation and gut health. Positioned as a sustainable framework for improving health, it draws on her clinical work and experience running the R Health Club membership community.

The former model, who is also Dior Beauty’s Global Wellness Expert, focuses on helping readers improve their health and energy during midlife. The book includes a foreword by Sir David Beckham, who began using some of Ferguson’s methods after retiring from professional football.

Meanwhile, Kingsley’s £25 book applies trichology to everyday hair and scalp care. It covers hair texture, hair loss, nutrition, styling damage, salon visits and product selection, while addressing misinformation surrounding viral routines and influencer claims.

Its release comes as Philip Kingsley builds its UK retail presence. The specialist haircare brand launched online at Space NK in June, reflecting consumer demand for clinically framed scalp and hair solutions.

Caroline Hirons will extend her publishing portfolio with Skin Rules on 20 October. The title offers personalised guidance covering ingredients, product choices, hormones, health and different stages of life.

The premise aligns with Skin Rocks’ wider positioning around category simplification. A survey commissioned by the brand found that 85% of women considered skincare too full of jargon, while 29% had experienced skin problems after using products they did not fully understand.

Fragrance journalist Alice du Parcq will also publish The Philosophy of Perfume on 8 October. The British Library Publishing title covers the history of perfume, the psychology of scent, rare ingredients, bottle design, artificial intelligence and fragrance shopping.

Its 112 pages and more than 30 colour illustrations are de“It was so important to me that this book was not for perfume experts, but for fragrance lovers of all ages who want a moment of enchantment laced with interesting facts, a sprinkle of science and some practical guidance when on their next scent shopping safari,” she said in the show notes for an episode of On The Scent.

Together, the releases appeal to the growing appetite for accessible, expert-led advice and education, as consumers seek greater clarity across beauty and wellness. From hair and skincare to nutrition and fragrance, the books offer readers practical guidance and insights grounded in professional expertise.