Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12

This glossary will enhance your vocabulary and overall expertise through a comprehensive A-Z list of barbering terminology.

A playlist of videos from TheSalonGuy that will help students in their cosmetology careers.

An solid explanation about the many types of work that cosmetologists do, the qualifications and skills they need, and the types of workplaces they will work in.

This article explores the types of hair care products already on the market that can make hair care easier for people with disabilities.

Ideas for how to make a salon accessible for all customers.

We have a ways to go before products are universally accessible, but these Best of Beauty-winning makeup, skin-care, and hair products show we're moving in the right direction.

An interesting article focused how how a comment about a comb from a hospital patient changed hair care tools offered throughout the hospital

The basis of hair straightening processes lies in the use of chemistry. Learn more on this site!

An useful article about how different chemical in hair products work to protect and clean hair

This is a technical science article that teachers may want to assist students in understanding as there is lots of really useful information about hair and hair treatments.

This article explains the need-to-know science behind hair dye, as well as tips for keeping your hair healthy and your color vibrant over the course of time. This information is based on research and experience over 16 years of hair dying. Lots of photos are included.

As curlies, we all know how important it is to choose hair products for the right hair types. But there are two other factors just as important that will help our hair get the best care it can: hair porosity and density.

On this site, teachers will find Practical experiments, a survey and other activities to help teach 11–16 year olds about surfactants and acid–base chemistry, drawing on the familiar context of hair care and shampoos

Useful information from the US Food and Drug Agency about cosmetics.

This informative and often amusing blog is the brainchild of Michelle Wong, a chemist and science educator from Sydney, Australia. Using a mix of text, photos, videos, and even the occasional slideshow, Wong explains the science behind cosmetics and sorts fact from fiction. With a variety of topics covered, from sunscreen and vitamin C, to misinformation and marketing, educators will be sure to find great content to enjoy.

The history of make up and cosmetics

The seven-minute film examines the toxic chemicals used to create cosmetics and reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.

Today, lip cosmetics are a billion dollar industry, with 1 out of every 3 women claiming that they won’t leave home without applying lipstick. But how did it come to be so common?

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An excellent resource for learning about the ingredients contained in modern cosmetics.

Teachers may enjoy this free dermatology course, available from Novosibirsk State University through the Coursera platform. Taught by dermatologist Irina Sergeeva, this free five-week course will introduce users to skin health.

Chapter 10.4 of an open access textbook focused on human biology. It features detailed images, easy-to-read text, and interesting videos all about dermis.

Chapter 10.3 of an open access textbook focused on human biology. It features detailed images, easy-to-read text, and interesting videos all about epidermis.

Skin health is important to overall well-being and self-confidence. On the page linked above, health educators will find more than 30 lesson plans designed to teach students ages 8-13 about healthy skin, hair, and nails.

This video is a good summary of stress, as well as the how and why our bodies can have physical reactions to stress.

When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. Sarthak Sinha takes us past the epidermis and into the dermis to investigate this regenerative response.

Why do scars look different from the rest of our skin? And why do they stick around for so long after the incident that caused them? Sarthak Sinha explains how scars form.

SmarterEveryDay explains the laser removal process for tattoos. As it turns out, the painful, complicated procedure surprisingly involves physics, biology and chemistry.

We live in homes with over 100,000 microscopic species, each with its own set of unique traits and capabilities. Can humans harness these microbial capabilities to create beneficial applications and new technology?

This video explores the history of tattoos, including the cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Learn about the history of body modification and how it has evolved over time.

Do you know your integumentary system? Your skin, which makes up 16% of your physical weight, is the largest organ in your body: laid out flat, it would cover close to 1.7 square meters of ground. But besides keeping your organs in, what is its purpose?

This video describes the science of skin colour. When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. What was the evolutionary process that led to this variety of skin colours?

Water is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy?

What do you, the trees, and a hamster have in common? Learn about our need for water.

Let’s talk about some tips for caring for hair as a hijab-wearing woman as well as talking about why this is such an important part of wearing hijab.

In our quest for beautiful hair, we often do things that damage our hair. Damaged hair is fragile, so it tends to break. Hair breakage can leave us with frizzy, unhealthy looking hair. If we continue to damage our hair, we may eventually see thinning hair or even bald spots. The good news is that simple changes can prevent further hair damage.

Some of the best foods for hair growth are foods that have high nutritional value like eggs, leafy greens, and fatty fish. Learn more in this article!

Unique in appearance and structure, Black people's hair is especially fragile and prone to injury and damage. More than half of African American women will cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair concern. This article suggests ways of minimizing damage to African American hair.

An useful article about how different chemical in hair products work to protect and clean hair

A useful guide to understanding the many textures of hair you will work with as a cosmetologist

Chapter 10.5 of an open access textbook focused on human biology. It features detailed images, easy-to-read text, and interesting videos all about hair.

To help nourish, moisturize, and repair highly porous hair, you may have to use certain hair care products that include “heavier” ingredients like oils or butters. Learn more in this article!

A sleek ponytail, cornrows, or tightly pulled updo can look great. If you wear your hair tightly pulled back often, the constant pulling may eventually lead to hair loss. By making a few changes, you can keep your sense of style without losing your hair.

As curlies, we all know how important it is to choose hair products for the right hair types. But there are two other factors just as important that will help our hair get the best care it can: hair porosity and density.

Written for consumers, this guide to preventing hair breakage provides good information for cosmetologists too.

If you have curls, coils or waves then you are probably very familiar with the term shrinkage. Most of us have it but the problem arises when your shoulder length hair turns into a TWA. Here are some ways to stretch your coils and get your length back.

Many curlies claim that you don’t need to use the hair typing system, but you absolutely do need to understand it.

On this site, teachers will find Practical experiments, a survey and other activities to help teach 11–16 year olds about surfactants and acid–base chemistry, drawing on the familiar context of hair care and shampoos

In about half of the human population, yeast in our hair causes dandruff. So, why do some people have more dandruff than others? And how can it be treated?

"There's a common misconception that hijabis don't care about their hair because we don’t show it, but it’s quite the opposite." In this interesting article, you'll learn about the hair care concerns of women who wear hijabs.

Learn Type 4 hair characteristics and how it should be cared for.

The key to treating hair loss is to find out what’s causing it. Here’s how a dermatologist determines the cause and what treatment may involve.

This article explains the common causes of hair loss in women.

This article explains why new moms experience temporary hair loss and how to combat it. It also explains the danger of hair tourniquets on babies and how to remove them.

Dermatologists have expertise in diagnosing hair loss and counseling their patients on what may help them regrow their hair. This article explains how they do that.

This article explains what hair shedding is, what causes it, and how it is different than hair loss.

A sleek ponytail, cornrows, or tightly pulled updo can look great. If you wear your hair tightly pulled back often, the constant pulling may eventually lead to hair loss. By making a few changes, you can keep your sense of style without losing your hair.

Today, it’s possible to get natural-looking results from a hair transplant due to this one advancement. See what’s possible for men and women.

A well-written article about how dietary deficiencies can cause hair loss.

This video explores baldness. Scientists have explored why some people lose their hair and what can be done to prevent and treat hair loss.

Discover the signs of this common cause of hair loss and what can treat it.

In this article, you'll learn about 40 famous hair stylists from the United States.

A useful guide to understanding the many textures of hair you will work with as a cosmetologist

In this article, students will learn about some of the most influential hairdressers working today

An interesting news item about West African hairdressers being trained to provide mental health supports for customers.

A play list of videos demonstrating many techniques for styling hair. The first video isn't great, but the subsequent videos have good verbal instructions.

Virtual hair makeover tool that lets students see themselves or models with different hairstyles and hair colours.

In this virtual makeover interactive choose from 12,000 hairstyles

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the biggest 2024 hair trends are shockingly simple and all about keeping your hair natural and healthy, says hairstylist Dafne Evangelista. Intrigued? Visit this site

Learn about the newest trends in hair design for black men.

The year might have just gotten started, but we've had our eyes on hair trends set to take over 2024 for a while. Throughout the past few months, we've spotted some upcoming major looks on runways, social media feeds, and red carpets, giving us little teasers of what's to come this year.

A dramatic chop always feels like a new lease on life, but 2024’s short hair trends aren't exactly new. They're simply, well, updated.

Want to know what summer hair trends 2023 has in store? With the weather warming up, we need to be armed and ready to put our best foot (and hair) forward in a sunshine-friendly manner.

There is an Asian hairstyle for women to suit every preference, and these are some of the best looks to inspire your next haircut.

The world of men's hairstyles is evolving, bringing forth fresh and exciting trends. Whether you're aiming for a classic look or something bold and contemporary, this year's hairstyles for men offer a diverse range of options. In this blog, we'll explore the top trending hairstyles for men in 2024, ensuring you stay ahead of the style game.

Scrunchies, long acrylic nails, skinny brows, butterfly clips, crop tops ... there's no question that '90s trends have made their way back into popular culture. One of the cutest trends? Short haircuts for Black women

This feature article highlights black men’s hairstyles in the United States from 1910 to the 2000s and draws inspiration from iconic individuals of their respective decades.

This free e-book was published in 1974 and traces women's hair styles in India back to the 5th century.

Throughout history and across various cultures, hair and hairstyles have had significance far beyond aesthetic beauty and protection from weather.

This site describes American women's hairstyles from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Asian are often accused of cultural appropriation when they wear braids. However, the development of braids is polygenetic and there is evidence that Tibetans have braided their hair for thousands of years.

The development of braids is polygenetic and there is evidence that Mongolians have braided their hair for thousands of years.

This slideshow focuses on the styling trends for black women's hair from the 1900s to the current day.

This short video takes viewers through women's hairstyles in India from the 1910s to 2010.

A visual timeline of American men's hairstyles from the 1910s to 2016.

While braids may have gained more popularity and visibility in recent years, the style has a rich history spanning generations and continents.

For centuries Black communities around the world have created hairstyles that are uniquely their own. These hairstyles span all the way back to the ancient world and continue to weave their way through the social, political and cultural conversations surrounding Black identity today.

This small statue is the oldest representation of a human face and is believed to be the second oldest representation of cornrow braids. It was created approximately 25,000 years ago.

At 30,000 years old, this statue is thought to depict the earliest braids but some scholars argue that the forms on the head depict a headdress or cap.

Professor of Ojibwe, and Native American author, trainer and speaker Dr. Anton Treuer discusses the spiritual importance to hair in Native culture and how others have used cutting hair as a weapon against Native people.

Numerous representatives from a number of southwestern tribes demonstrate and talk about the significance of traditional hairstyles.

n this second of three segments on the Native Hairstyles celebration at the Museum of Indian Arts and culture, a Hopi mother and daughter demonstrate and talk about the significance of the Hopi young girl's hairstyle.

In this third segment from the celebration of Native Hairstyles at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, numerous representatives of southwestern tribes demonstrate and talk about the significance of native hairstyles.

There are many teachings and practices in our tribal cultures that are significant to who we are as Native people. One of many things important to our cultural identity is, our hair. Our hair is considered sacred and significant to who we are as an individual, family, and community.

This podcast will inspire and educate one conversation at a time. New episodes every Sunday night.

This podcast keeps you up-to-date about breakthrough brands, trends and products. You'll also learn tips and advice from beauty experts.

A podcast that sprinkles its magic dust in the world of cosmetics, grooming, and health. Hosts Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Goldstein leave no stone unturned, bringing you the tricks of the trade from industry mavens, scientists, and influencers.

This podcast focuses on green, indie, and sustainable beauty. It will make you think about the beauty products you use in a different light.

Running an eco-friendly hair salon business is healthy for you, your clients, the planet, and your bills! Yes, you read it right. Even though moving to eco-products and habits may seem expensive, it is not, and you will get less costly bills and more sustainable hair products.

To responsibly recycle and reclaim salon waste, we partner with over 40 like-minded companies across North America. Learn more about where the waste goes on this page!

So, why is it important that hair salons look to be more environmentally sustainable? As environmental concerns continue to rise, hairdressing salons have a social responsibility to help protect the beauty of our planet. Here are some of the biggest issues in the industry that you may or may not already be aware of.

The seven-minute film examines the toxic chemicals used to create cosmetics and reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.