Cosmetology

We define ourselves by our Members: stylists, makeup artists, manufacturers, distributors, freelancers, employees, salons, spas, suppliers, beauty schools, and students. And we all share a common passion and goal: to do the work we love—and to be the very best in our business, elevating ourselves, each other, and our industry as we go.

Provides both articles and videos on various aspects of hair coloring.

Select Career of Possibilities to see a variety of blog posts aimed at students.

American Salon has set the stage for generations of salon owners, beauty professionals and brands to tell their stories for over 145 years. Our mission is to share these stories and engage our audience—online, across social platforms and in person with our sister brand, the International Beauty Show (IBS).

From a future professional entering cosmetology school to a new hair stylist earning her first chair to the owner/manager of the most successful salons and spas, Modern Salon Media is there, helping professionals choose the right products, services and education.

The NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners was created by an act of law in 1933 to establish and maintain sanitary and professional standards for the cosmetic art industry. Today, the Board licenses over 80,000 individuals and businesses in the various branches of the cosmetic art industry (cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, natural hair care, salons, public and private cosmetic art schools and programs).