Cosmetic Arts Subject Guide

Print Reference Materials available in the Library:

Standard shelving location:

  • A dictionary of cosmetology and related sciences.Location: TT 957 .C585
  • A consumer's dictionary of cosmetic ingredients : complete information about the harmful and desirable ingredients found in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals 6th ed.Location: TP 983 .A55 W57 2005
  • Milady's skin care and cosmetic ingredients dictionary. Michalun, Natalia. Location: TP 983 .M498 1994

Circulating Materials available in the Library:

All circulating Cosmetic Arts materials are located on the second floor of the library under the following call number ranges. Please check the online catalog for specific titles and call numbers.

  • Modern esthetics : a scientific source for estheticians, Gambino, Henry J. Location: TT 957 .G35 1992
  • Make-up technology, Hughes, P. J.Location: TT 957 .H84 1983
  • Standard textbook for professional estheticians 1st ed. Gerson, Joel. Location: TT 957 .G47
  • Chemistry in your beauty shop. Rev. and enl. Lowman, Arnold. Location: TT 972 .L6 1976
  • Start your own hair salon and day spa : your step-by-step guide to success. Sandlin, Eileen Figure. Location: TT 965 .S26 2005

Print Journals available in the Library:

  • American Salon
  • Modern Salon
  • Nails

Articles/Reference Resources/Videos available through NCLIVE:

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