The Kabul Beauty School

Arriving in Afghanistan in 2002 with nothing more than a beauty degree and a desire to help, Deborah Rodriguez set out on a course of action that would change her life and those of many Afghan women. The once proud tradition of beauty schools had been all but destroyed and with it Afghan women’s ability to support themselves. As one of the founders of the Kabul Beauty School, Deborah set about training women and helping them rebuild their lives.
Kabul Beauty School is a remarkable tale of an extraordinary community of women, all of whom had stories to tell, who came together and learned the arts of perms,friendship, and freedom.

‘A fascinating account’ -New Statesman
‘Aquirky and supremely uplifting read’ -Glamour