Research Guides: Cosmetology Research Guide: Professional and Academic Websites

Academic Websites

NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (opens in a new window)
The NC Board of Cometic Art Examiners enforces the rules and regulations of cosmetology. Information about certification and license requirements can be found here.
Esthetician EDU (opens in a new window)
Information on esthetician licensing requirements by state. Also contains career information for each state.
FDA - Cosmetics (opens in a new window)
The U.S Food and Drug Administration's page on cosmetics. Contains information, research, and regulations on cosmetics.
Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (opens in a new window)
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook for cosmetologists, hairstylists, and barbers.
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (opens in a new window)
NIOSH is committed to worker safety and health. They list workplace safety and ways to prevent risk.

Professional Associations

Association of Cosmetology and Salon Professionals (opens in a new window)
The ACSP's mission is to support the professionalism of people working in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail industry.
Professional Beauty Association (opens in a new window)
PBA is an organization that supports people working in the cosmetic and beauty industry as well as students.
Associated Skin Care Professionals (opens link in a new window)
ASCP is an esthetician association that provides support and professional development for estheticians and students.
Board of Certified Hair Colorists (opens in a new window)
The Board of Certified Hair Colorists aims to establish certified standards for coloring hair.