SIT Library Guides: Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing: Web Resources

Useful websites

Allure
Allure discusses all aspects of the beauty industry including new hair ideas, makeup looks, trends, skin-care advice, the best beauty products and much more.
Behind the chair
Behind the chair is an online community for salon professionals. Access salon related articles, collections, step-by-step tutorials, business support and much more.
DermNet NZ
DermNet NZ is the world’s free resource and authority on all things skin. We help thousands of people make informed, evidence-based decisions on how to care for skin conditions, by providing reliable information.
Hairfinder
Hairfinder features photos of the latest hairstyles and information about upcoming trends for hair. This site provides articles on the basics of hairstyling and hair care. It also describes hair cutting and styling techniques to create today's most popular hairstyles for short, medium and long hair. The information and photos are not limited to women's hairstyles. Haircuts for men and children are featured too.
Innerbody
Innerbody provides objective, science-based information and advice that helps you make health-related decisions and enjoy a healthier, happier lifestyle. Access research, reviews and explore the different systems of the human body through an interactive programme.

These Innerbody webpages are particularly useful for Beauty and Hairdressing students:

Hair & Skin: Access information and reviews on a variety of hair and skin products and issues.
Human Body: Explore the 12 major anatomy systems of the human body.

Latest Hairstyles
Latest Hairstyles partners with salons, stylists and beauty experts around the world to showcase today’s latest hair styles, cuts and colours, as well as provide expert advice on hair care, products, tutorials and tips.
Prohair
Prohair is the website for the magazine Professional Hairdresser. Access how to articles, news, images, product reviews and much more.

WorkSafe New Zealand: Hairdressing
People working in the hair and beauty industry are exposed to many hazards and risks on a daily basis. WorkSafe helps you understand some of the health and safety risks, whether you're a new business or want to make sure that your business is on track.

Cosmetics New Zealand
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association of New Zealand promotes, aids, fosters, develops and protects the interests of the cosmetics and personal care industry.
The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals
The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals is the membership organisation for the beauty industry in New Zealand. This organisation is dedicated to supporting members, regulating the industry and achieving a highly qualified and professional workforce.
Hair & Barber New Zealand
We are a not-for-profit and the only organisation in New Zealand that represents the needs of hairdressers and barbers in business today.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics was founded in New York and inspired by simplicity, this company creates essential beauty that’s more than makeup. Watch tutorials on a variety of makeup techniques and product reviews.
Patrick Cameron
Patrick Cameron is a long hair specialist. Watch his YouTube tutorials on creating long hair styles including bridal, updos, braids and much more.

HITO: Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation
HITO offer apprenticeships and on-job training qualifications in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy. Access information on apprenticeships, qualifications, employers and job vacancies.

Cosmetics
Cosmetics is an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the science and technology of cosmetics.
Images: New Zealand's Hair and Beauty Magazine for Creative Professionals
Images keeps readers up to date with the very latest local and international industry news, hottest new products, important events and much more.
InStyle magazine
InStyle is a fashion magazine with numerous articles and information relating to hair and beauty.

These InStyle webpages are particularly useful for Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing students:

Beauty: Read about the latest beauty tips, new must-have beauty products as well as skincare and health and fitness information.
Hair: Read about celebrity haircuts and hairstyles, browse slideshows of hair trends (from bobs, short styles to colour ideas and top wedding updos) and read reviews of the latest hair products.

Hairdressers Journal International
With a heritage of more than 140 years, Hairdressers Journal International has consistently set the standards for the world's leading hairdressers and barbers with fresh artistic and business content. Access articles, news, images and much more.
Modern Salon
Modern Salon is the salon industry's head-to-toe beauty resource. This magazine includes step-by-step tutorials, creative inspiration and it showcases products and tools to help salons best serve their clients' needs.
Professional Beauty
Professional Beauty is the leading business-to-business magazine for the Australian beauty industry. It presents a mix of new product information, local and international news and special features. This magazine aims to keep all those in the beauty industry educated and informed.