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Our hairdressing books are at the Ōtara Campus Library. Some of the books relevant to your course are listed below, however we have more on varying aspects of hairdressing and hair. You'll find most of them under 646.724 on the shelves.
Professional hairdressing and barbering (2nd Australian/New Zealand edition) by Dewey Number: 646.724 PALPublication Date: 2018
The City & Guilds textbook Level 2 hairdressing and barbering for the technical certificates : For the technical certificates by Dewey Number: 646.724 TITPublication Date: 2017Available both as an eBook and on the shelf. We have other City & Guild Hairdressing textbooks too.
Hairdressing: The interactive textbook Level 3 by Publication Date: 2013We have level 1 and 2 of this series too.
Gorgeous wedding hairstyles by Dewey Number: 646.724 MAYPublication Date: 2012Step-by-step instructions for bride and bridal party hairstyles.
The hairstyle directory: The ultimate, practical guide to creating classic & modern styles by Dewey Number: 646.724 BUTPublication Date: 2014
We subscribe to a couple of hairdressing magazines - come and browse or borrow them from the Ōtara Campus Library!
- ImagesNZ's leading hair and beauty magazine for creative professionals.
- Instyle: The magazine for the hairdressing professionalAustralia’s leading hairdressing industry magazine with news, reviews, interviews and inspiration for salon professionals.
Other hairdressing magazines are accessible for free online:
- HairbizCovers the business and creative side of the hair industry. From Australia.
Makawe: Gaining an understanding of the tikanga for hair by Dewey Number: 391.5 HOOPublication Date: 2008
Feasts and festivals by Dewey Number: 305.8994093 JOWPublication Date: 2002Includes chapters on 'Hair-cutting ceremony of the Cook Islands' and 'Ear-piercing and hair-cutting ceremony of Niue'.
Tattooing, clothing and hairdressing in ancient Tonga (2nd ed.) by Dewey Number: 390 SURPublication Date: 2019Includes hair dying, hairstyles for men and women and how European influence changed Tongan hair fashions.
Hairvolution by Dewey Number: 305.488 CALISBN: 9781913641139Publication Date: 2021Some of the world's most inspiring black women tell us about their attitudes to, and struggles with, their crowning glory. With an overview of the politics and history of black hair, the book explores how black hairstyles have played a part in the fight for social justice and the promotion of black culture while inspiring us to challenge outdated notions of beauty, gender and sexuality for young women and girls everywhere.
Mophead by Dewey Number: 741.5993 MARPublication Date: 2020An inspirational graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand, written and illustrated by our fast-talking PI Poet Laureate, Selina Tusitala Marsh.
Hairdressing textbooks also cover aspects of salon management and customer service.
Book your chair solid: 150+ tips to grow your business for stylists, salon owners, booth renters, barbershops and spas by Dewey Number: 646.72 GRIPublication Date: 2016
It's all about the client by Dewey Number: 646.724 WATPublication Date: 2014A common sense guide to successfully operating a hairdressing salon with a focus on customer service.
Start your own hair salon and day spa by Publication Date: 2014Learn the ins and outs of starting a successful business in one of today's hottest industries: salons and day spas.
- Clickview This link opens in a new windowThese eVideos cover a wide range of subjects, but especially Business and Communication.
- Customer service byPublication Date: 201320 minute video overview of the importance of customer service for businesses.
Hairdressing textbooks also cover health and safety.
Health and Safety at Work Act : A practical guide by Dewey Number: 344.0465 MCKPublication Date: 2018
