Subject Guides: Beauty Therapy: Websites, legislation and videos

Beauty websites

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American Academy of Dermatology
Aromatherapy.com
A great site for all things about aromatherapy.
British Skin Foundation
The UK's only charity dedicated to skin research.
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of New Zealand (CTFA)
An independent non-profit organisation that plays a major role in determining the direction of the cosmetic industry.
DermNet NZ
Provides authoritative information about skin diseases, conditions and treatment for patients and their health professionals.
Images
New Zealand's leading hair and beauty magazine.
Indian Head Massage New Zealand
Offers training through their school and treatments in this ancient massage technique based on the Indian Ayurvedic healing system.
Inner Body
An interactive anatomy site that will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy.
M.A.C. Cosmetics
M·A·C is the world’s leading professional makeup authority because of our unrivaled expertise in makeup artistry.
Massage New Zealand
The purpose of MNZ is to promote the benefits of massage, provide the public with access to registered massage therapists and to support professional massage therapists throughout New Zealand.
Max Factor
Has some great make-up tutorials from the company who coined the term 'Make-up'.
New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists
The association is committed to ensure consistently high professional and ethical standards of its members, whilst also protecting clients.
Professional Beauty
The leading business-to-business magazine for the Australian beauty industry.

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Beauty YouTube Video Collections

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Great make-up tutorials from a world-renowned makeup artist.
Eyedolize Makeup
Some truly outrageous ideas from an Aussie make-up artist. Includes tutorials on how to look like a zombie or look like you have been shot in the head...mmmm.
GalaxyDreaming
NZ beautician's tutorials on wax, spa, hair removal, pedicure, manicure and other salon secrets.
I love makeup
Created and produced by The Estée Lauder Companies.
Nailed it NZ
No longer updated but still lots of amazing video ideas on nail art from a Kiwi designer.
Shaaanxo
Kiwi beauty blogger Shaanxo's YouTube video make-up tutorials and product reviews.

Rules, regulations and ethics

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Code of ethics for the members of the New Zealand Association of Beauty Therapists
New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists Health and Hygiene Guidelines (2016)
Massage New Zealand’s Code of Ethics.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Replaces the "Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992".
Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016
These work alongside "New Zealand Legislation (1995) Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995".
New Zealand Legislation (1995) Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
Understanding the new Health and Safety at Work Act
Outlines what this legislation means for employees and employers.

Beauty Therapy: Websites, legislation and videos

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Beauty websites

Beauty YouTube Video Collections

Rules, regulations and ethics