Research Guides: Cosmetology: Professional Organizations

Faculty Recommendations

Behind the Chair
Online information as well as print books for purchase.
Choose Beauty 2013
A colorful overview of the field for those who are considering cosmetology careers.
Clairol Professional
Clairol's site for professionals, providing information about hair and coloring products.
Hair Designer TV
Some of this Web site's content is freely-available; however, visitors can purchase subscriptions for access to additional resources.
Milady Cosmetology YouTube Channel
Short clips featuring interviews and techniques from Milady. Note: "View longer video" links go to their pay-per-view site.
Redken Professional
Redken has developed this site for salon professionals, providing styling information as well as business resources.
Scissor Boy
Free access to online educational videos for hairstylists. Registration required.

South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
Information regarding the State Board of Cosmetology.
Board of Certified Haircolorists
Dedicated to the development of standardized criteria in certification, promoting credibility and consistent quality in the professional haircolorist.
Day Spa Association
Guidelines for spa services, including terminology and spa etiquette.
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
Information on NIC policies, procedures, and their national test.
Professional Beauty Association
Offers business tools, education, and networking for the cosmetology professional. Includes information about government advocacy and the industry's legislative issues.
National Coalition of Estheticians Association
Current information about skin care issues.
Beauty Schools Directory
Beauty Schools, Cosmetology Schools, and programs that teach Esthetics/Skin Care, Nail Technology, Barbering and more. Locate and contact schools for more information, compare programs, and learn about careers and licensing requirements.