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Learn about Nails and Nail Diseases

Anatomy and Physiology Tutorials
Anatomy of Skin, Hair and Nails
Anatomy of the Skin
Anatomy of Fingernail - Milady
Cuticle and Nail Care
Diseases of the Nails 
Diseases of the Nails - Medline
Diseases of the Nails
Finger Nails - Keep them Healthy and Strong
Integument System
Know Your Skin, Hair and Nails
Managing Common Nail Disorders
Nail Abnormalities
Nail Anatomy - Integument System
Nail Anatomy - Wikipedia
Nail Diseases
Nail Diseases and Disorders
Nail Disorders - Beautyweb
Nail Disorders and Images
Nail Fungus
Nail Health and Safety
Nail Problems- APMA
Nail Problems - Pictures
Nail Terms
Nail Tutor - Nail Diseases and Images
Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis Treatment
Paronychia
Photo Gallery - Nails
Toenail Fungus


Nail Technician, Manicure and Pedicure

Acrylic Nail Application Guidelines
Acrylic Nail Preparation
Artificial Nail Application - Hazard Control
Artificial Nail Terminology
Artificial Nails - Concerns
Backscratchers
Beauty Tech - Nail Tech Information
Choosing Nail Treatments
Competitions and Awards Resources
Cosmetology Careers
Creative Nail Gallery
Electric File Guidelines
Home Manicures and Pedicures
Manicure Overview
Manicuring Procedure
Manicure Tools
Nail Art Gallery
Nail Art - How To
Nail Salon FAQs
Nail Salon Safety - PDF
Nail Salon Safety Information
Nail Tech
Nail Technician Articles
Nail Technology - Sample Milady Chapter
NAILS Magazine - Handouts on Nail Care 
NailPro Magazine
NailPro Gallery of Nail Designs
Pedicure Info
Pedicure Safety Recommendations
Secrets of Preventing Lifting of Acrylic Nails


Salon Business and Spas

American Beauty Association
American Spa Magazine
Botanicals - Common and Latin Names
Business Links and Resources
Business Owner's Toolkit - Forms and Templates
Day Spa Association
Day Spa Terminology
Day Spas - What to Look for
Defining Your Strategy - Milady
Careers in Cosmetology
Checklist for Starting a Business
Consumer Tips from the Cosmetology Commission
Cosmetics, Make-up and Skin Resources
Cosmetologists Tax Fairness Act
Cosmetics Chicago - Articles and Resources
Entrepreneur - Start Your Own Business
Hair, Hairstyles and Hairdressing Resources
Indoor Tanning Caution
Modern Salon Media - Salon News
Safe Salons
Salon Channel
Salon Products Manufacturers
Salon Resources Links - Salon Channel
Salon Sense
Salon Today
Salon Web - Salon Professionals
Sample Business Plans
Sample Day Spa Business Plan - Table of Contents
Small Business and Self Employment Information - IRS
Spa Etiquette
Spa Operations Tutorial
Starting Your Own Business Resources
Stylist and Salon Newspapers
Test Your Telephone Skills - PDF
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork - Certification
Tips for Consumers
Traits of a Successful Business Product


Bodywork Therapies - Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology

Aromatherapy Online Library
Aromatherapy Overview - Wikipedia
Aromatherapy Oils
Aromatherapy- Welcome
Bodywork Overview - Wikipedia
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Glossary of Massage Terms
Essential Oils - Wikipedia
Health Links and Resources
Massage and Bodywork
Massage Therapy Introduction
Massage Therapy - NCCAM
Massage Therapy Techniques
Massage Therapy Tutorial
Professionalism in Massage and Bodywork
Reflexology Egyptian
Reflexology Foot Chart Image
Reflexology Research
Reiki Introduction
Rolfing
Shiatsu
States that Require Licensing for Massage and Bodywork
Types of Bodywork and Massage Therapy

State Regulations for Cosmetology Certification

Alabama Board of Cosmetology
Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Arizona Board of Cosmetology
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
California State Bureau of Barbering/Cosmetology
Colorado Cosmetology Board
Connecticut Cosmetology Board
DC Barber and Cosmetology Board
Delaware State Board of Cosmetology
Florida Board of Cosmetology
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
Hawaii Barber and Cosmetology Board
Idaho State Board of Cosmetology
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Indiana State Board of Cosmetology
Iowa State Board of Cosmetology
Kansas State Board of Cosmetology
Kentucky Cosmetology State Board Information
Maine OLR - Barber And Cosmetology
Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists
Massachusetts Board of Cosmetology
Michigan State Board of Cosmetology
Minnesota Cosmetology Information
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
Missouri State Board of Cosmetology
Montana DLI Board of Cosmetologists
Nebraska's Credentialing System - Cosmetology
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
New Hampshire Board of Cosmetology, and Esthetics
New Jersey Cosmetology State Board
New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
New York Appearance Enhancement Licensing
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art
Ohio Board of Cosmetology
Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology
Oregon Board of Cosmetology
Pennsylvania State Board Information
Rhode Island State Board of Cosmetology
South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology
Texas Cosmetology Commission
Utah Cosmetology Licensing Board
Vermont Office of Professions - Cosmetology
Virginia Office of Professional Regulations
Washington State Cosmetology
West Virginia State Board of Cosmetology
Wisconsin Barbering/Cosmetology Apprentice License
Wyoming Board of Cosmetology

Additional State Board Resources


Practice for State Boards
    Note- The following guides will give you an idea of what to expect for your exam. It is important to check the specific exam and licensing requirements for your state as they may differ from state to state. Visit your State Board of Cosmetology for current industry news, health updates, exam and licensing information.  Also, be sure to check if the school you are considering is accredited by the Cosmetology State Board in that state.

Barbering and Cosmetology Exam Guides -Wisconsin
Beauty Tech Quiz System
Cosmetology Curriculum and Health Standards
Cosmetologists Exam Outline - PDF
Cosmetology Exam Guide - Milady
Cosmetology Board Exam- Study Guide - Ohio
Cosmetology Exam Guides - Illinois
Cosmetology Exam Guides - OH
Cosmetology Study Guide - Electricity
Cosmetology Study Guides
Cosmetology Written Exam - NC
Esthetics Written Exam - NC
Esthetics Practical Exam - PDF
Examination Information by State
Georgia Cosmetology Master Exam Information
Manicuring Written Exam
Manicuring Practical Exam - NC
Milady Sample Chapters
NIC Practice Exam - Payment Required
Pennsylvania Cosmetology State Code
Practical Exam Images - NY
Practical Exam Procedures - NY
Search for Cosmetology Exam Guides
Student Equipment and Supplies - PA
Student Study Guide - IL
Study Guide for Cosmetology Law
Task List for Practical Exam - NY
Teacher Written Exam - NC
Teacher Practical Exam - NC


Cosmetology Organizations and Associations

American Board of Hair Colorists
American Massage Therapy Association
Association of Professional Aestheticians - Australia
Chicago Midwest Beauty Show
Cosmetics Info.org
Cosmetology Advancement Foundation
Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia
Independent Cosmetic Manufactures and Distributors
International Beauty Show
International Beauty Therapy Association
ItzHair - Insurance and Financial Planning
NACCAS - National Accrediting Commission
National Association of Barber Boards
National Beauty Culturist League
National Cosmetology Association
National Cosmetology Association of Minnesota
National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors
National Interstate Council of Cosmetology
Organization Mondiale Coiffure
Personal Care Products Council
Professional Beauty Federation
Professional Beauty Association


Cosmetology Jobs

Cosmetology Jobs
Start Your Own Business Resources

Health and Safety in the Salon - Hazards, Alerts and  Safety Information

Cosmetology Scholarships and Financial Aid

Note: It is always a good idea to contact the financial aid department at the school you want to apply to for specific financial information.  The school may have additional scholarship and financial aid resources as well as restrictions as to what kind of financial aid they accept.

Cosmetology Schools by State and Cosmetology School Directories
   
  Schools Approved and Licensed by the Cosmetology State Board

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Cosmetology School Directories



Cosmetology Schools

Cosmetology Schools - Eastern United States

Academy of Hair Design - South Carolina
Altoona Beauty School - Pennsylvania
Atelier Esthetique - New York
Empire Beauty School
Blaine Beauty Schools - Massachusetts
Bucks County School of Beauty Culture - Pennsylvania
C.H. McCann Technology Center - Massachusetts
Camden Technical - Cosmetology/Nail Tech
Capillo Institute - Maine
Capri Institute - New Jersey
Capri Now Cosmetology Center - New York
Carolina Academy of Beauty Sciences - North Carolina
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics - Massachusetts
Charlestown Cosmetology Institute - South Carolina
Cosmetology- Scott County Vocational Center
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology - Delaware
DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology - Massachusetts
Georgia Career Institute - Georgia
Great Lakes Institute of Technology - Pennsylvania
Headhunter Institute - Cosmetology / Massage Therapy - ME MA
La Belle Beauty Academy - Florida
Levittown Beauty Academy 
Lorraine's Academy - Beauty and Massage School - FL
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute - Massachusetts
Luckes Beauty Academy - Virginia
Natural Motion School of Hair Design - New Jersey
New England School of Hair Design
Orly School - New York
PA Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Parisian Beauty Academy - New Jersey
Rainbow Beauty Academy - New Jersey
Pittsburgh Beauty Academy - Pennsylvania
Rob Roy academy - Massachusetts
Robert Paul Academy - Maryland
Roman Academy of Beauty Culture - New Jersey
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design- Delaware
Schools of Cosmetology - Allentown and Stroudsburg PA
Shore Beauty School - New Jersey
Sun State Hair Academy - Florida
Tri-State Business Institute - Pennsylvania
Virginia Institute of Esthetics - Virginia


Western United States

Academy of Beauty - Washington
Academy of Beauty Culture - Colorado
Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas
Academy of Nail and Skin - Montana
Cinema Makeup School - California
Fran Brown School of Beauty - Utah
Marinella Beauty Schools - California
MKC Beauty Academy of Hollywood
New Mexico Aveda Institute
Northwest College of Hair Design - Oregon
Paris Beauty School - California
Phagan's Beauty School
San Diego Beauty Academy - California
Western Beauty Institute

Cosmetology Schools - Central United States

Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Florida
Artistic Beauty Colleges - Arizona, Colorado
American Academy of Hair Design and Spa Ed - Kansas
Arthur's Beauty College - Arkansas
Cameo Beauty Academy - Illinois
Capri Schools of Beauty Culture - Iowa
Capri College -Cosmetology and Massage Therapy - Indiana
Capital School of Hair Design - Nebraska
Carousel Beauty Colleges - Ohio
Central Beauty School - Minnesota
Champion Beauty College - Texas
Chic University of Cosmetology - Michigan
College of Hair Design - Iowa
Cosmetology Training Center- Minnesota
Creative Hair Styling Academy - Indiana
Educators of Beauty - Illinois
Elaine Steven Beauty College - Missouri
Four Seasons Cosmetology School
Gill Tech - Wisconsin
Hair Design School - Cosmetology Training in Kentucky
Headmasters School of Hair Design - Idaho
Honors Beauty College - Indiana
House of Havelin Beauty Colleges - Missouri
Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Iowa School of Beauty
Jenissa Beauty Academy - Texas
LaJames College of Beauty and Massage Therapy - Iowa
Midwest Beauty College - Illinois
Milan Institute of Cosmetology - Texas
National Beauty College - Texas
Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails - Texas
River Rock Electology Institute
Schools of Cosmetology - Ohio
State College of Beauty - Wisconsin
Stevenson's Academy of Hair Design - Louisiana
Tennessee School of Beauty
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts - Illinois
Velma B's Beauty Academy - Texas
Vicki Beauty Institute - Wisconsin
Xenon International School of Hair Design - Nebraska


Massage Therapy Schools

Academy of Massage Therapy
Academy of Natural Therapy
Accredited Massage Therapy Schools
Center for Massage and Natural Healing
Find a Massage Therapist School - AMTA
Massage Institute Of Maryland
Massage Therapy and Bodywork Certification
Massage Therapy Schools
Massage Therapy Schools - Ability.org
Massage Therapy Schools - Natural Healers
Massage Therapy-Southeastern Neuromuscular 
Massage Therapy Training Institute
Massage and Bodywork Schools
Massage Therapy and Bodywork Schools
Montana Institute for Massage Therapy
National Holistic Institute
New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics
Northern Arizona School of Massage Therapy
Schools of Medical Massage
Spa Tech Institute
Utah College of Massage Therapy

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