Association of Electric File Manufacturers Provides training on safe practice during nail services. Information about course schedules and attendance with contact details of certified schools. http://www.aefm.org

BeautyTech Offers opportunities for networking within industry-specific areas, including resources for nail technicians, salon owners, cosmetologists and estheticians. http://www.beautytech.com

Nailsplash Career information and techniques for nail technicians with practical lessons on manicures, enhancements and applications. http://www.nailsplash.com

Nails Information and services for nail technicians featuring an online magazine, client handouts and product reviews. http://www.nailsmag.com

Salon Channel Industry news and events with a job database, directory of manufacturers and articles on treatments, products and services. http://salonchannel.com

Makeup Hair and Styling Offers information and news for freelance stylists, featuring an online magazine and the ability to post classified adverts. http://www.makeuphairandstyling.com/

Cosmetic Executive Women Trade organization offering events, awards and charity funding. Online registration (requires membership) and information for sponsors. http://www.cew.org/

TeachHairBraiding.com Offers online courses in basic and advanced hairstyle designs, including herringbone, cornrolls, five strand, circle braid, and lace. http://www.teachhairbraiding.com/

Professional Beauty Provides detailed information about treatments and has directories of suppliers and salons. http://www.professionalbeauty.co.uk

British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology Contains information for consumers about salons, therapists and treatments, as well as a forum and professional vacancy listings. http://www.babtac.com

Vitality Online source for the bi-monthly publication of the BABTAC magazine, featuring information for therapists. http://www.vitality-eu.com

Clairol Professional Tips, tools and techniques for hair stylists, featuring career development materials for students and further information for members (registration required). http://www.thecreativestudio.com

Salon Employment Resource for salon and spa employers and job-seekers with the ability to post career profile information. Full recruitment services only available to registered members. http://www.salonemployment.com/

Magna Corporation: Skin A to Z Alphabetical listings of dermatological information, including descriptions of diseases, treatments and procedures. http://skin8.8m.com/skina2z/webstyle.html

Dermatologic Disease Database Diseases pertaining to dermatology and related sciences. http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/index.html

Skin Care Discussion Forum professional physician beauty advice and community discussion realting to various beauty practices http://beauty4skin.com/yabbse

Dress Me Now Articles on fasion advice http://www.dressmenow.com