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This is a timed 100-question test that is similar to the state board exam. It can be used as a practice test in preparation for the exam.

The Hair Archives is a website devoted to vintage hair fashion. Sit back and enjoy a unique library of beautiful hairstyles from past generations. Read about the beauty industry and the history of hair fashion. Watch how hair fashion evolved throughout the generations.

A well-developed business plan provides your hair salon with a map for success and focus. Further, it can be used to obtain funding from banks or to recruit partners. A business plan outlines all aspects of your business, including your mission and goals, market, operations and financing.

Great source for beauty professionals. Learn what's taking off in the world of beauty - new hair, makeup, skin and nail products, tips and trends.

The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia.

Explore specific areas for Nail Technicians, Hair Stylists, Estheticians and Salon owners but the rest of the industry is NOT neglected here. Check out the Articles area, the Show & Class Calendars, the Links area, and more than 15 Message Boards, one for every aspect of the industry including Massage Therapy, Waxing, Reflexology, Permanent Makeup, Electrolysis, Classifieds, Client Relocating, and more.

Vocational information on technical topics, such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

Extensive video collection on various topics in cosmetology from starting a salon to step-by-step guides for various hair styles.

From the General Statutes of North Carolina, this are the regulations and descriptions of all aspects of cosmetic arts.

The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act(FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). FDA regulates cosmetics under the authority of these laws.

The NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners has remained steadfast in its commitment to establishing and maintaining authorized, sanitary, healthful, and professional standards for the ever-expanding and technologically advancing cosmetic art profession. The board's mission is to develop, monitor and enforce the standards used in the industry for the safety and protection of the public.

The purpose of the Board is to issue a certificate of apprenticeship or registration to those individuals that meet the criteria of the Board. Individuals that meet the criteria of the Board must have completed 1528 class room hours and passed a written and practical exam and issued an apprentice license. The registered barber must have also completed a 12 month apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered barber and has passed a practical exam.

Our mission is to promote the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the professional workforce by actively pursuing excellence in cosmetology and related fields. Our objectives are to:
•Provide a forum for the exchange of state regulatory ideas.
•Offer a standardized, valid, and legally defensible National Examination Program based on the highest standards and requirements.
•Promote national endorsement and standardization of regulations.
•Encourage competency in the practice of cosmetology and related fields.
•Cultivate professional relationships with industry partners.

OSHA's Safety and Health Topics webpages provide information on specific safety and health hazards, as well as specific hazard information on different industries. These pages provide information on hazard identification and control, as well as existing OSHA standards where applicable. This information can be helpful to employers in complying with OSHA standards.

The National Association of Barber Boards of America was formed in 1926 as a national organization dedicated to appointed State Board Members, officers and administrators. Related industry partners are encouraged to join the National Association of Barber Boards. Presently we have over 110 active members that work to maintain the barber professional standards and policies of the barber and hair care industry.

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) advances the professional beauty industry by providing our members with education, charitable outreach, government advocacy, events and more. Pro Beauty is the largest organization of salon professionals with members representing salons/spas, distributors, manufacturers and beauty professionals/NCA.

Our mission is to deliver world-class industry reports, education, networking, a resource library, business building tools and a nationally renowned Calendar of Events.

The AEA promotes the highest standards in Electrology education, practice and ethics and champions state licensing and regulation of the profession to protect the public interest. The American Electrology Association plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to its membership, the public, the medical community and government agencies.

The International Pedicure Association was developed for the modern pedicurist worldwide, to help meet their needs and concerns regarding pedicures. Through a support network along with the highest levels of education in the industry, safe high quality pedicures can be achieved. To help elevate and differentiate pedicurists who wish to go beyond their basic education, the International Pedicure Association was founded in 2004.

From the Occupational Outlook Handbook, this site provides information about jobs, educational requirements, and salary expectations.