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Trade Associations

• Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association
  CTFA provides a complete range of services that support the personal care products industry's needs and interests in the scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative, and international fields. CTFA strives to ensure that the personal care products industry has the freedom to pursue creative product development and compete in a fair and responsible marketplace.
• American Association of Cosmetology Schools
  America's Voice in Hair, Skin, and Nail Education. AACS specializes in updating member schools with information about new teaching methods, current industry events, and Washington, DC updates through a series of seminars, conferences and conventions held throughout the year.
• The Day Spa Association
  This directory will guide you to day spa facilities that take their business seriously, and are committed to bring you the best services and products that the spa industry has to offer.
• Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors
  ICMAD is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing programs and services to those creative, innovative cosmetic companies to help them succeed in the rapidly changing, highly competitive cosmetics and personal care industries.
• American Health and Beauty Aids Institute
  AHBAI is an internationally renowned trade association representing the world's leading Black-owned companies that manufacture ethnic hair care and beauty related products. AHBAI members serve Black America by providing jobs and scholarships and by teaching consumers how to recycle their dollars in the Black community.
• Professional Beauty Association
  PBA produces ISSE, the biggest beauty show on the West Coast. In addition to a huge exhibit floor jam-packed with established manufacturers and up-and-comers, ISSE provides a wide variety of beauty education.
• Beauty Schools Directory
  Beauty Schools Directory is the most complete source of information for those interested in studying cosmetology arts & sciences and acquiring a degree in beauty, cosmetology, esthetics/skin care, nail technology, barbering, or any related field.
• National Coalition of Esthetics & Related Associations
  The mission of the NCEA is to represent the esthetic profession by defining and conveying standards of practice, while educating the industry and the public.
• International Chain Salon Association
  The International Chain Salon Association (ICSA) represents the global voice for the chain salon and spa segment of the professional beauty industry.
• National Beauty Culturists' League
  The National Beauty Culturists' Leage (NBCL) is one of the oldest and most prestigious trade organizations for cosmetologists and allied industried in the world. Formed in 1919 in Philadelphia, PA by a small group of cosmetologists and beauty products manufacturers, the organization has over the years served as a unifying force and catalyst for professionalism, excellence and growth of the beauty industry.
• International Pedicure Association
  The International Pedicure Association was developed for the modern pedicurist worldwide, to help meet their needs and concerns regarding pedicures. To help elevate and differentiate pedicurists that want to go beyond their basic education, a certified master pedicure designation has been developed through the International Pedicure Association. The certified master pedicure designation is under the direction of the International Pedicure Association, and the courses are currently taught by the North American School of Pedicuring.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Review
  (CIR) assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an unbiased, independent forum with an expert panel comprised of world-renowned physicians and scientists.
• American Beauty Skills Alliance
  ABSA, American Beauty Skills Alliance, LLC, is a national continuing education company. ABSA provides classes, seminars and education for required and requested courses in the beauty industry.

Classroom Online Network

• TABC Certification - Learn to serve alcohol in Texas, Get a TABC permit online
• HAZWOPER Training - 8, 24 & 40 hour HAZWOPER Training Courses
• Texas Cosmetology License - Texas cosmetology license renewal courses
• Dental Continuing Education - Dental CE Courses for dentists & dental hygienists
• Food Handlers Card - Online food handlers safety, food manager certification & HACCP compliance training
• Radiology CE - Continuing Education courses for radiologic technologists
• OSHA Training - OSHA 10/30 hour training courses for construction & general industry
• Texas Real Estate License School - Real estate pre-licensing, CE & exam prep courses
• Securities Licensing Exams - online securities licensing exam prep courses & NASD qualification exam practice tests

Helpful Links

• Austin Salons
  AustinSalons.com is an affordable advertising venue that allows salons and stylists to quickly and easily create a webpage or link to their website.
• Watercolor Salon System
  The Watercolor Salon System from former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Cheryl Gates helps hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, makeup artists and massage therapists get clients, make money and stay organized.
• Spa, Beauty & Wellness Schools Near You - For aspiring spa professionals, SpaBeautySchools.com offers detailed information on their educational options within their zip codes, informational resources, and articles highlighting career paths, profiles, as well as strategies for success.
• Cosmetology Schools - Seeking an education in Cosmetology? At SchoolsGalore.com you will find colleges and universities providing programs in Cosmetology in addition to hundreds of other schools offering a broad variety of diverse academic choices.

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