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Subject Guide for Cosmetology
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Locating Cosmetology Information at LATTC Library.

See the suggested Subject Headings below for searching books; E-books; Research Databases for journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; and Internet sites.

Subject Headings

Barbering
Barbering--Study and teaching--United States
Beauty culture
Beauty culture--Dictionaries
Beauty culture--Study and teaching--United States
Beauty culture--United States--Examinations, questions, etc.
Beauty culture--Vocational guidance
Beauty operators
Beauty operators--Licenses--United States--Examinations, questions, etc.
Beauty shops
Beauty, Personal
Cosmetics
Cosmetics--Dictionaries
Cosmetics--History
Cosmetics--Law and legislation--United States
Cosmetics industry--United States
Hair--Care and hygiene
Hair preparations
Haircutting
Hairdressing
Hairdressing of African Americans
Hairstyles
Hairstyles--Encyclopedias
Skin--Care and hygiene

Research Databases

Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; research reports; image sources; primary documents; specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Multi-subject virtual reference sources including multi-volume encyclopedias, dictionaries, and specialized reference sources.

General OneFile
Magazine, journal, and news articles. Includes some multimedia materials such transcripts of broadcasts.

Vocations, Careers and Technical Education Collection
Articles from specialized industry journals.

Select Reference Books

TITLE	Call Number
A dictionary of cosmetology and related sciences	REF 646.726 Col
.Hair style	REF 646.7272 Col
Milady's master educator student course book : for trainees to become educators in the fields of cosmetology, barber styling, massage, nail technology, and esthetics.	REF 646.72091073 Bar
Perfume : the art and science of scent.	REF 668.54 New

Select Reserve Books

TITLE	Call Number
The African-American woman's guide to successful make-up and skin care.	Reserve Desk 646.726 For
Color me beautiful makeup book.	Reserve Desk 646.726 Jac
Cosmetology : the Keystone guide to beauty culture. l	Reserve Desk 646.726 Co
Hello, gorgeous! : beauty products in America, 40s-60s.	Reserve Desk 646.72 Wei
Wavy, curly, kinky : the African American child's hair care guide.	Reserve Desk 646.724 Lil

Select Circulating Books

TITLE	Call Number
A consumer's dictionary of cosmetic ingredients.	668.55 Win
Consumer's guide to cosmetics.	668.55 Sci
The look you like : medical answers to 400 questions on skin and hair care.	616.5 Sch
Self-help for beauty salon owners.	658.91 Bic

Select E-books

TITLE	Call Number
Cosmetology career starter [electronic resource].	Electronic Book

Select Internet Sites

( California)Department of Consumer Affairs: Board of Barbering and Cosmetology http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/
The BBC licenses and regulates individuals and establishments in nine licensing categories: Cosmetologists, Barbers, Manicurists, Estheticians, Electrologists, Cosmetology Instructors, Barber Instructors, Apprentices, and Establishments.

Beauty Tech http://www.beautytech.com/
Resources include articles, licensing and IRS information, salon listings, quizzes and etutorials, salon recipes, and networking opportunities for nail technicians, salon owners, cosmetologists and estheticians.

iCompact http://www.icompact.com/ Offers industry news and feature articles, reviews of cosmetics and skincare products, and discussion forum.

Salon Channel http://salonchannel.com/ Directory search for products and services, state boards, company and trade names; Job & Career Center including job listings and career advice; Industry News including articles on treatments, products and services.

Cosmetologist, Hairdressers, and Related Jobs: Career Information http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/cosmetology.htm
Job description, employment facts, job outlook, earnings, and links to related resources.

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