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Cosmetology Research Guide - LSC-North Harris

 

Starting Point

1. Think about your topic and what are you trying to answer.  Terms? People? Organizations? Places? Objects?
2. List terms that best represent the main concepts of your topic.  
   • cosmetology
   • hair coloring
   • skin cancer
   • melanoma
   • basal cell carcinoma

Research Databases

Find e-books, streaming videos, and articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals.

Use your 14-digit library barcode number for off-campus access (the number is on the back of your student ID).  Don't have an ID? Get one from the library. Distance students can fill out the online request form.

Academic Search Complete - for articles Video Tutorial Consumer Health Complete - for medical reports, enyclopedias, reference books, journals, images & diagrams, and videos related to a variety of health topics eBook Collection - for e-books Video Tutorial Films on Demand - for streaming videos NBC Learn Higher Ed  - cosmetology playlist Additional Resources Research Databases: Health & Medicine - for additional databases on medical topics  Diseases, Disorders Guide - for a guide to finding resources on diseases and disorders

Cosmetology periodicals found in the Research Databases

American Salon Ebony Essence Good Housekeeping Health

International Journal of Cosmetic Science People Style Watch Techniques Vogue

 

Library Catalog

Find books, e-books, DVDs, and more.

 

Use the Library Catalog

• Enter search terms.
• Browse search results and click on the title to view the detailed item record.
• Scroll to the bottom for availability, collection, location, and call number.
• To find the book on the shelf you will need the complete call number.
• To request a book from another location, click "request first available copy" then type in your library barcode number and your PIN.

Library Catalog Video Tutorials

Searching the Catalog

Finding a Book on the Shelf

Requesting an Item 

 

Books

Books and manuals on skin, beauty, and cosmetology are located on the third floor of the library.

• Skin = RL 81.C65- RL155.P36
• Hair & Nails = TT958.F45- TT 972.W65

 

Periodicals in Print

In print magazines, journals, and trade publications related to cosmetology are located in the periodicals collection on the second floor of the library.

• American Salon
• Emergency Medicine
• Health
• Modern Salon
• Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

 

Web Sites

Online Publications Recommendedby the National Cosmetology Association

American Salon American Spa Day Spa Hair’s How Les Nouvelles Modern Salon

Nailpro Nails Salon Today Skin Inc

Associations & Organizatons

• American Massage Therapy Association
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
• Associated Skin Care Professionals
• Day Spa Association  
• International Salon/Spa Business Network
• National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations
• Professional Beauty Association

Licensing and Accreditation

• National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
• National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Cosmetologists

Other Related Sites

• FDA: Cosmetics
• Health and Medicine Research Guide - LSC-North Harris Library
• US Internal Revenue Service- Tips for the Cosmetology & Barber Industry