Professional Resources

BeautyTech - Offers opportunities for networking within industry-specific areas, including resources for nail technicians, salon owners, cosmetologists and estheticians.

British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology - Contains information for consumers about salons, therapists and treatments, as well as a forum and professional vacancy listings.

Clairol Professional - Tips, tools and techniques for hair stylists, featuring career development materials for students and further information for members (registration required).

Cosmetic Executive Women - Trade organization offering events, awards and charity funding. Online registration (requires membership) and information for sponsors.

Dermatologic Disease Database - Diseases pertaining to dermatology and related sciences.

ElitePro Beauty Courses - Spain based online courses about nails, fashion stylist, and other professional makeup.

The Good Beauty Guide - Offers salon display posters, student group photos, training posters, student yearbooks, teacher training packs, and records of achievement for beauty therapy and hairdressing students.

Hairdressing World - Social network site for salon professionals. Features jobs, forums, articles, and links to industry resources.

Makeup Hair and Styling - Offers information and news for freelance stylists, featuring an online magazine and the ability to post classified adverts.

Nails - Information and services for nail technicians featuring an online magazine, client handouts and product reviews.

Nailsplash - Career information and techniques for nail technicians with practical lessons on manicures, enhancements and applications.

Professional Beauty - Provides detailed information about treatments and has directories of suppliers and salons.

Salon Channel - Industry news and events with a job database, directory of manufacturers and articles on treatments, products and services.

Salon Employment - Resource for salon and spa employers and job-seekers with the ability to post career profile information. Full recruitment services only available to registered members.

Skin Care Discussion Forum - professional physician beauty advice and community discussion realting to various beauty practices

TeachHairBraiding.com - Offers online courses in basic and advanced hairstyle designs, including herringbone, cornrolls, five strand, circle braid, and lace.