Library
Research Guides
Cosmetology Research Guide
Professional and Academic Websites
Search this Guide
Search
Cosmetology Research Guide
This guide contains resources and information on Cosmetology.
Books and eBooks
Databases and Journals for Articles
Professional and Academic Websites
Writing and Citation Help
Ask a Librarian
Chat loading...
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.