Getting StartedCosmetology Business Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers |
| Books and E-Books | Websites |
| What are you looking for? | Professional Organizations |
| Ask a Librarian | Related Guides |
Articles and Databases
Additional Databases
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
- You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
- Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals and newspapers.
Example magazines:
- Cosmetics International
- Cosmetics International Cosmetic Products Report
- Global Cosmetic Industry
Books and E-Books
Search tips:
- Try keywords like: hairdressing, hairstyles, beauty shops, cosmetics industry.
- Don't use the search term "cosmetology" -- it won’t bring up anything.
- Do a subject search for “beauty” and look for related or narrower terms.
- Search broad keywords because you’re not searching the entire content of the ebook yet.
- In the Library Catalog, to find only Ebooks: narrow your search results by clicking on format > electronic.
Examples of ebooks and books you'll find in the Library Catalog:
- Black, P. (2004). The beauty industry: gender, culture, pleasure. Array London: Routledge. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Sherrow, V. (2006). Encyclopedia of hair: a cultural history. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. Retrieved from Greenwood Digital Collection.
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos169.htm
- Hair Archives http://www.hairarchives.com/
- Vocational Information Center: Cosmetology Career Guide http://www.khake.com/page16.html
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for cosmetology business topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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What are you looking for?
Here are some tips on where to look based on the type of information you are looking for:
- Industry Information
- Cosmetology in the news
- How to start your own salon
- Product information
- The specific company’s website
- Business Source Premier
Professional Organizations
Joining a professional organization while you are a student has some benefits. First, while you are a student you can join for a reduced rate. Second, joining a professional organization means that you receive a publication from them which keeps you up-to-date about the latest news in your professional field. Lastly, it looks good on a resume, especially if you become active in the organization.
Professional organizations for cosmetology are:
- National Cosmetology Association http://www.ncacares.org/
- Cosmetology Advancement Foundation http://www.cosmetology.org/index_40.html
- Professional Beauty Federation http://www.probeautyfederation.org/
- MORE! Take a look at GEN Library's Delicious Links for cosmetology business professional associations and organizations
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.