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Cosmetology

Milady Standard Cosmetology, 14th Edition

Our best edition yet. Think gorgeous imagery, an even bigger emphasis on diversity and inclusion, new step-by-step procedures for current trends and popular styles, a whole new look and layout, and so much more.

Cosmetology 14th Edition

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Milady Standard Natural Hair Care and Braiding

This book introduces the technical and creative aspects of braiding, styling, and grooming hair that is naturally curly, kinky, or multi-textured.

Milady Standard Razor Cutting

Celebrity stylist, Nick Arrojo, takes students from the basic fundamentals of razoring to mastering three razor haircuts that give them the opportunity to implement the core skills of this effective and artistic cutting technique.

Milady Standard Updos

Milady Standard Updos teaches the essential steps necessary to design and create updos inspired by looks on the red carpet.

Haircoloring and Chemical Texture Services

This edition contains 14 haircoloring procedures, and 10 chemical texture services. Nearly all of these are only available in this supplement. Each procedure is presented step-by-step with text and photos to ensure accuracy.

Barbering

Milady Standard Barbering, 6th Edition

This edition provides a comprehensive foundation of barbering. Featuring instruction from industry stars, this book can help barbering professionals yield significant success.

Barbering 6th Edition

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Esthetics Fundamentals

Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th Edition

The rapidly expanding field of esthetics has taken a dramatic leap forward in the past decade, and these up-to-date texts play a critical role in creating a strong foundation for the esthetics professional.

Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th Edition

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Advanced Esthetics

Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced, 2nd Edition

This edition is an essential tool for for anyone serious about achieving a higher level of success in the esthetics field.

Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced, 2nd Edition

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Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, 4th Edition

This edition explains real-world scenarios and profiles what estheticians will experience when they are practicing in the clinic environment.

Skin Care Practices and Clinical Protocols

A critical resource for skin care professionals interested in expanding their current knowledge and technical skills, whether a long-term practitioner learning new techniques and technologies, or students learning beyond the fundamentals.

Clearing Concepts: A Guide to Acne Treatment

This edition is a science-based practical guide for treating clients of all ages who are suffering from acne and other skin problems.

Esthetician's Guide to Client Safety and Wellness

The Esthetician's Guide to Client Safety and Wellness is designed to offer practical, safety-based information and tips to decrease the possibility of infection, as well as accidents or injuries during treatment or service.

Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques

This edition focuses on the newest techniques and the latest trends in permanent makeup, one of the hottest procedures in the aesthetics industry today.

Lasers and Light Therapy, 1st Edition

Lasers and Light Therapy is the first of its kind, offering a unique approach into the science and technology of laser and light systems. The reader will be exposed to all aspects of this specialized field whether one is working in a medical spa, day spa, or medical clinic.

Peels and Chemical Exfoliation, 2nd Edition

This edition successfully exposes the reader to a broad understanding of the use of specific peeling agents and how they react on the skin. In this text, the author addresses the advanced educational needs of aestheticians and nurses in such settings as medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas.

Microdermabrasion,
2nd Edition

This edition takes a unique and highly effective approach in addressing the advanced training needs of aestheticians working in medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas.

Building Your MediSpa Business

This edition focuses on the planning process of owning and operating a spa business. This book emphasizes the key components an individual will need when developing their business plan, beginning with what type of spa they envision.

Massage Therapy

Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition

This edition comprehensively provides the foundation of knowledge required to become a massage professional.

Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition

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Anatomy & Physiology Reference for Massage Therapists, Spiral bound Version, 1st Edition

This reference includes comprehensive coverage of the various body systems as well as brief descriptions of each system to increase understanding of the system's function. This must-have reference for the beauty and wellness student includes cross sections and multiple views of eleven main body systems.

Touch & Movement: Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage Therapists, 1st Edition

This edition leads step-by-step through the client assessment process, from analysis of posture and gait through application of the principles of complex movement to palpation of the skeletal and soft tissue structures of the body.

The Complete Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage, 2nd Edition

This edition provides a scientifically-accurate explanation of the lymphatic system, the theory behind lymph drainage massage, and explains when it should be performed.

The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists, 1st Edition

This edition is specifically for massage therapy students who want to succeed in the spa industry, whether as an employee or an owner of their own spa.

Nail Technology

Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition

The field of nail technology continues to grow with new breakthroughs in product technologies, application techniques and business strategy. The new Milady Standard Nail Technology plays a critical role in creating a strong foundation for nail professionals.

Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition

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Eyelashes

Milady Advanced Services: Eyelashes

A complete skills-based curriculum to take into your professional career.

Electrolysis & Hair Removal

Electrolysis and Hair Removal

Everything about advanced hair removal, all in one place.

Makeup

Milady Standard Makeup

This cutting-edge addition to the Milady Standard offerings is aimed at those with a passion and desire for becoming a makeup artist or working in the world of makeup.

Milady Standard Makeup

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Professional Educator

Professional Educator, 4th Edition

Yesterday, a beauty student. Today, a beauty educator. This is where you'll find the bridge between the two with a professional educator program that's equal parts challenging and inspiring.

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References

Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

This edition is more than just a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients; it is a guide to understanding skin types and skin physiology, product formulation and how cosmetic products interact with the skin.

Anatomy & Physiology Reference for Beauty and Wellness Professionals

This must-have reference for all professionals includes cross sections and multiple views of eleven main body systems.

Anatomy & Physiology Reference for Beauty and Wellness Professionals

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