Cosmetology

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Cosmetology: A Bibliography of Resources - Levels 13, 23, 33 (1992).

Adding It Up: Math for Your Cosmetology Career (Print-Non-Fiction). Dunlap, Kathi A. Delmar Publications (NPT), 1992. 201 p. ISBN 1-56253-062-3 ($37.99 pbk.).

For students who need to improve their math skills, this hands-on resource will be a valued addition. It is aimed at presenting the math skills that are needed to be a successful cosmetologist or salon manager. The logical format begins with basic math skills and then applies them to cosmetology using topics such as measurement, time management and business finance. For example, the chapter on ratios and proportions can be applied to the mixing of solutions, and lessons on the geometry of angles can be used when cutting hair. An answer key is provided.

Suggested Use: Salon Housekeeping/Management; Survey Course - Secondary Level; Teacher Reference

Careers in Cosmetology. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lytle, Elizabeth Stewart. (Careers Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1999. 121 p. ISBN 0-8239-2889-6 ($29.40 hdc.).

This resource outlines and describes possible career choices within the beauty industry. Because it is an American resource, its usefulness for Canadian students is limited to general areas such as deciding about becoming a cosmetologist, the career possibilities and case studies of people at work in the various fields of cosmetology. The information provided on choosing a school, licensing and wages differs in Canada. An index and a glossary are included.

Suggested Use: Career Opportunities; Survey Course - Secondary Level

Essential Skills/Compétences Essentielles: Skills for Life, Learning and Work (CD-ROM). Human Resources Development Canada (NAD), 2000. No order number is required. ($10.00).

(CAN) Developed by Human Resources Development Canada, this resource can provide some excellent answers to students who are wondering about future careers and the skills they will need. Skills such as reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, thinking, problem solving, working with others and computer use are all connected to 170 different occupations. A student can look up a particular career/

occupation and see how each of the skills fits in, or they can look up the skill and receive a list of all the occupations that would make use of that skill. For example, if problem solving is entered as a skill it will list occupations such as mechanics, cosmetologists and carpenters. The program will then give examples of the types of problem solving that takes place in each of these occupations. Students can then compare their skill levels with those that are needed on the job. Links to websites for further information are also provided.

Suggested Use: Career Opportunities; Work Study; Teacher Reference

Milady's Standard Hair Coloring Manual and Activities Book: A Level System Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Rangl, Deb. Milady Publishing Inc. (NPT), 1998. 184 p. ISBN 1-56253-356-8 ($33.99 pbk.).

This book is intended to complement and provide additional information to the coverage given to haircolouring in Milady. s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology. The activities provided will allow students to become comfortable with using varying techniques to suit each client. Information is given on what the level system is, background to colour and tinting, corrective haircolouring, methods of application and colouring technique. Each chapter offers objectives and activities to reinforce the identified objectives. A glossary is included.

Suggested Use: Hair Colouring

Milady's Standard Textbook of Professional Barber-Styling. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Scali, Maura T. Milady Publishing Inc. (NPT), 1999. 684 p. ISBN 1-56253-366-5 ($81.99 hdc.).

This resource offers a very complete examination of all areas related to men. s barber-styling. The expanded table of contents guides the users to exactly the area they may need. Each of the 24 chapters is broken down into several sub-sections. Some of the topics included are safety, equipment, medical background, cutting, styling, waving, colouring, hairpieces, careers and management. Each chapter begins with several learning objectives and concludes with review questions. Black-and-white drawings are used throughout the text. An index is included.

Suggested Use: General

SalonOvations' Cosmetology Dictionary (Print-Non-Fiction). Gately Linda Athey, ed. Milady Publishing Inc. (NPT), 1996. 506. ISBN 1-56253-214-6 ($23.99 pbk.).

In a user friendly format, an A-to-Z coverage is given of all terms in the cosmetology field. Areas covered include barber-styling, esthetics, hair structure and chemistry, nail technology, massage therapy and professional skills. The latest key words and phrases, as of 1996, are also given. The definitions are short (one-to-four lines), and there is also a "sounds-like" format for each term.

Suggested Use: General; Survey Course - Middle Level; Survey Course - Secondary Level; Teacher Reference

Step Into the World of Workplace Learning: A Collection of Authentic Workplace Materials (Print-Non-Fiction). Lewe, Glenda and MacLeod, Carol D. Nelson Thomson Learning (NEL), 2001. 303 p. ISBN 0-17-608571-8 ($39.95 binder).

(CAN) As the title indicates, this package is aimed at providing the classroom teacher with actual materials used in the workplace. Samples of newsletter, contracts, tables and graphs that are used in the workplace are provided so students will be able to acquire and enhance workplace competencies. In addition to workplace competencies, students can also acquire knowledge of the occupations that use the documents, the essential skills that are needed in that job and a better idea on what the norms of the world of work are. The collection is not designed to be used directly by learners, but rather to help teachers develop learning activities. The occupations highlighted are real world jobs that do not require university training. This information is also accessible through a website at http://www15.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/awm/default.asp.

Suggested Use: Career Opportunities; Work Study; Teacher Reference

28 Styles for Student Practice With Basic Cutting and Styling Guides. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Young, Kenneth. Milady Publishing Inc. (LRDC), 1992. 62 p. Order no. 9923 ($32.50 pbk.).

Although getting dated, this resource is still useful for teaching elevation. Each of the 28 styles has a two-page spread in which information is given about cutting and design techniques to follow. Several illustrations and drawings help to visualize the procedures being presented.

Suggested Use: Hair Styling/Treatment/Care