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ASCP Podcasts
Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist is specifically created for estheticians. Where no topic is off limits, we share all kinds of great information on this podcast from ingredients and the science of the skin, to business, and beauty diversity. We hope you come away having learned more about your career, the industry, and maybe even life in general!
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AZ Board of Cosmetology Licensing
The Arizona Board of Cosmetology, mandated to protect the public, issues 12 categories of licenses to individuals who qualify by reciprocity or through the Board's administration of a written and practical examination; to salons; and to schools. The Board enforces regulation by inspections, by investigation of consumer complaints, and conducts hearings and imposes enforcement action when appropriate.
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The Beauty Brains
Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry.
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BeautyPedia
Initially created by Paula Begoun of Paula's Choice, Beautypedia is a website that cuts through the hype of products in order to offer insights on ingredients. The results are compiled by research teams that share scientific research to objectively review skincare and makeup formulations. Paula's Choice Ingredient Dictionary is also useful if you want a rundown of what an ingredient is, what it does, and whether or not it's harmful or irritating to the skin.
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Beauty Talk podcast
An online beauty conversation with Maus and Beauty experts Denise& Janice Tunnell. Their goal is to inspire and educate one conversation at a time.
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Behind the Chair
A community for cosmetology professionals.
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Cosmetology State Board Exam Sample
This can be used as a practice test for the state board exam.
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Hooked on Nails
An Educational Website for Nail Technicians and Interested Consumers.
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Live about: Beauty
Learn how to create your own skincare routine and get expert tips for clear, healthy skin from professional estheticians.
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Modern Salon
Free webinars and ebooks to help grow your career.
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Open Education Resources Commons
OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum.
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SkinCarisma
A super-easy-to-use website that not only lists a product's ingredients but also breaks them down into what they're actually doing for your skin, plus the suitability for each skin type. It then tells you if the product contains parabens, alcohol, and sulfates.
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Society of Cosmetic Scientists
While this is less like a magazine and more like a scientific journal, it’s the perfect bit of light reading for the discerning cosmetic chemist. The Journal of Cosmetic Science is proof of the fact that cosmetology is about so much more than a guide on how to apply eyeliner. All of the articles in this publication offer in-depth scientific research presented in a comprehensive and exciting manner.
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Vocational Information Center
The links on this page will help you learn about hair, hair anatomy, hair growth cycle, hair styling techniques, hair cutting tools and techniques, hair removal procedures, hair disorders and find images of the latest hairstyles.
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