Books related to your course can be found on Level 1 (link to map) in:
Browse the shelves at these call numbers:
| Aromatherapy or Essential Oils | 615.3219 |
| Beauty Therapy | 646.72 |
| Cosmetology | 646.72 |
| Hairdressing or Hairstyling | 646.724 |
| Hair removal / waxing | 646.724 |
| Makeup | 646.726 |
| Massage | 615.822 |
| Nail Technician or Manicuring or Pedicure | 646.727 |
| Reflexology | 615.822 |
Anatomy & Physiology (for Beauty Therapists)
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Expand your knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it applies to practical beauty treatments with the new edition of this bestselling book by Helen McGuinness.
Amazinger Face
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Fully revised and updated! Over 60 new pages! New longer title! Sometimes a lady just needs to know the most flattering lipstick for her skin tone, or how to correctly use sunscreen, or a very quick hairstyle to conceal her unwashed hair. And there's no reason she shouldn't know which foundation or mascara is best for her, either.
The Botanical Beauty Hunter
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The Botanical Beauty Hunter is a practical guide filled with recipes, advice and the secrets behind everything natural beauty, from ancient Ayurvedic beauty rituals to superfoods to eat for healthy beautiful skin.
The Art & Science of Beauty Therapy
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The Art & Science of Beauty Therapy is an indispensable reference for beauty therapists, providing up to the minute guidance for student Estheticians.
Each treatment is explained using insights and practical advice from a team of industry experts, and the book clearly illustrates the personal qualities and professional skills that make a successful beauty specialist.
Body Therapy and Facial Work
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Mo Rosser's unique, bestselling text has been fully updated to reflect the latest standards in Beauty Therapy, with new photographs and a wealth of learning features to reinforce study and place the theory in the context of the salon. In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment.
Restore, Refresh, Relax
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Featuring more than a hundred natural projects, follow step-by-step instructions in six key areas: practical mindfulness, gentle yoga, nourishing recipes, essential oils, natural skin care and rejuvenating body care.
Beauty Therapist to Entrepeneur
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A step-by-step guide for Beauty Therapists who want to be more successful, make more money and stand out in the Beauty Industry. Whether you are looking to become a manager, progress to aesthetics, or set up your own business this book will help you with each step of the way.
Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies - Australia and New Zealand
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Make a big splash in small business Have you always wanted to know what it takes to run a successful small business? This easy-to-follow guide offers everything you need to get started.
Legal and Taxation Aspects of Your Small Business
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If you're running a small business, you need to be on top of accounting and legal basics yourself if you want to be successful. This practical guide provides all the information you need to get the most out of your accountant and stay out of trouble.
Writing Your Plan for Small Business Success
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A practical guide to creating a plan for your small business, with all the information you need to secure a bank loan and ensure it will be a success.
Retail Management for Salons and Spas
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Managing a retail operation in a salon or spa can be a daunting task. To the technician learning business skills, Retail Management for Salons and Spas is a fantastic resource. This text provides essential business information and a clear understanding of what it takes to run a profitable retail operation while overseeing the day-to-day operations.
Esthetics
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This spiral full-color supplement to Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals can be used in conjunction with the textbook or on its own to brush up on key procedures. Each step is clearly explained and is accompanied by full-color photos. At the end of each chapter you will find a rubric, to note, organize and interpret data gathered from observations of student or professional performance. The Step-By-Step Procedures has been updated to match the contents of Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 11e.
Milady's Standard Esthetics : Advanced Step-By-Step Procedures, Spiral Bound Version
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This spiral full-color supplement to Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced can be used in conjunction with the textbook or on its own to brush up on key procedures. Each step is clearly explained and is accompanied by full-color photos. At the end of each chapter you will find a rubric, to note, organize and interpret data gathered from observations of student or professional performance. The Step-By-Step Procedures has been updated to match the contents of Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced, 2e.
Australian Beauty: inspiration & advice from the beauty set
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The beauty scene in Australia is evolving - from the quality of ingredients used by our favourite brands to the accessibility of local beauty products online. We're more considered with what we're putting on our skin and we're looking to tastemakers to help us achieve the latest look. Australian Beauty champions Australians who are the catalysts for change in the industry.
Color Theory for the Makeup Artist
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Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to the make-up artist. This book is suitable for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further to understand and recognize distinctions in color.
The Complete Make-up Artist
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This new edition of The Complete Make-up Artist offers a personal, in-depth insight into the exciting work of media make-up. Written for all media make-up students, in particular those studying a VRQ at Levels 2 and 3, this new edition has been updated in accordance with the new NOS. The only media make-up book to be endorsed by VTCT, The Complete Make-up Artist will build skills and experience and help students become a qualified, professional make-up artist.
Face Paint
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Make-up, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world's foremost make-up artists--with a very large and loyal public following of her own--has written the first real history of the subject.
Foundations of Stage Makeup
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Foundations of Stage Makeupis a comprehensive exploration into the creative world of stage makeup. Step-by-step makeup applications paired with textual content create an enriching experience for future performers and makeup artists. S
Instaglam
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Taking the perfect selfie is no easy task but with Hani's make-up tips and hacks, it's never been more enjoyable and stress-free. Aimed at all readers and all skin tones, Hani's inclusive and friendly tutorials will help you achieve the perfect look (and dazzle your social media followers) every time. Unlock your selfie potential with 15 achieveable styles covering everything from how to highlight and contour to creating the perfect nude lip, as well as picking up invaluable make-up hacks, such as using Sellotape to create the perfect brow, how you can make your lip colour last and why you should apply your make-up in the right light.
Love Those Eyes: alluring eye makeup looks for every occasion
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In Love Those Eyes , Sarah Ellis and Elisa Mazzone bring you an array of gorgeous eye-makeup tutorials.
The Make-Up Manual
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A comprehensive make-up manual that details all aspects of make-up application, solutions to common problems, as well as tips and tricks for perfecting your look every time.
The Makeup Artist Handbook
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Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best makeup artists in the business in the new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook . Renown makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall bring an impressive set of experience in all areas to the book, including work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Steve Jobs , The Wolf of Wall Street , Blue Jasmine , Star Trek , Pearl Harbor , HBO's Looking and many other films and TV shows.
Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen
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With this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen , author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in what has become an industry "bible." In addition to genre-specific considerations, Debreceni covers the latest gear you will need and details how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush for HD, and much more.
Vintage Beauty Parlor
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Step back in time to an age of Hollywood glamor, summer-lovin', or punk rock, with this gorgeous collection of vintage hair and make-up styles to re-create at home.
Maths & English for Beauty Therapy: Graduated Exercises and Practice Exam
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Written by Habia, the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority, this write-in workbook is an invaluable resource to help learners improve their Maths and English skills and prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills exams.
At Your Fingertips: the nail technician's companian
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With over 250 colour photos and images, At Your Fingertips provides the foundation to this creative and vibrant profession all in one volume. Basic salon and customer service skills, step-by-step procedures, as well as the science of nails, and diseases and disorders of the hands, are all presented in plain English and full colour - bringing the theory of nail technology to life
The Complete Nail Technician
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Fully updated with the latest industry standards, this 4th Edition of The Complete Nail Technician by Marian Newman, is a must-have for every nail technician. From the first time student studying towards their Level 2 or 3 qualification to the practising professional seeking to refresh their skills, this respected book will appeal to those who want to develop excellence in their chosen profession.
Milady Standard Nail Technology
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Nailed It
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World-famous nail artist and author of the must-have book for nail technicians, Marian Newman reveals the stories behind some of her most iconic looks for the biggest names in fashion. From spectacular creations for Kate Moss, Gisele and Cara Delevinge to advertising campaigns by Dior and Alexander McQueen and fashion shows including Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, Marian takes you on a journey through her incredible twenty-year-career. Always true to her own style of creative curiosity, Marian provides step-by-step techniques for some of her most outrageous and spectacular nails, as well as revealing what's in her toolkit and where you can buy her favourite products.
Pretty Hands & Sweet Feet
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Featuring a variety of colourful, unique nail art designs and techniques from award-winning nail artists, Pretty Hands & Sweet Feet is the quintessential DIY resource for easy-to-follow, step-by-step nail art tutorials that are youthful, trendy, and approachable.
The Korean Skincare Bible
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The Ultimate Guide to K-Beauty Secrets The Korean Skincare Bible is much more than a beauty product guide it is a lifestyle,a ritual and a philosophy. This K-bible is the ultimate no-nonsense guide to daily Korean beauty care,in it you will find advice,step-by-step guides and tricks to take care of your skin and make it look great even if you don't know anything about the art of cosmetics or have troublesome skin.
The Scandinavian Skincare Bible
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The Swedish bestseller that will revolutionise the way you treat your skin. Beautiful, healthy skin is a holy grail for teens with acne and adults with wrinkles alike, and multi-step beauty routines are all the rage. But we know surprisingly little about our largest organ. If we knew more, perhaps we wouldn't spend huge amounts of money on products without proven effects.
Skincare: the Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide
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Skincare is the go-to book for people of all ages and skin types who want to feel and look fantastic. It explains the facts, the myths and the best way to get good skin - on any budget.
Skinformation
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Become an empowered skincare consumer and uncover your best s kin SkInformation is a must-have handbook for the skin-savvy woman who wants to cut through the hype and choose the best for her skin. Cosmetics companies will tell you anything to convince you to buy their latest skincare lines. Millions of women fall for these marketing campaigns designed to look like science - potentially to the detriment of their skin (not to mention bank accounts!).