Hairdressing
Popular multi-subject databases
The following databases cover a huge range of subjects including articles related to hairdressing.
ProQuest(external link)
Academic Search Complete(external link)
Science Direct(external link)
Academic OneFile(external link)
Other useful databases
Health and Wellness Resource Centre(external link)
Provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health, and related information.
LinkedIn Learning(external link)
LinkedIn Learning provides access to many useful resources on creative industries(external link). It also includes relevant learning resources on Business(external link) and technology.(external link)
Safetyhub(external link)
A database of videos dealing with safety related issues in diverse workplaces. Useful resources for anyone interested in health and safety protocols.
New Zealand specific databases
These databases may be useful when searching for articles published in New Zealand or specific to a New Zealand context.
Australia New Zealand Reference Centre(external link)
Full text articles available from thousands of Australian NZ journals, newspapers etc.
CCH IntelliConnect(external link)
Employment and HR; GST cases, commentary, legislation; Tax legislation, etc.
Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand(external link)
An organisation for more than 33,000 accounting and business professionals across New Zealand and Australia.
Digital New Zealand(external link)
This database aggregates New Zealand-related resources at one place. DigitalNZ includes videos, newspapers, maps, photographs, audio recordings, artworks, news reports, and many other kinds of digital content. Users can access journals related to New Zealand and research theses from academic institutions of this country. Theses and research papers are accessible from this section(external link) of the website.
INNZ Index New Zealand(external link)
New Zealand Journals indexed by the National Library of New Zealand.
Research Bank(external link)
This is an open research repository that includes research, mainly theses and dissertations, produced by students and staff while affiliated with Unitec, Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Otago Polytechnic, Toi Ohomai and Southern Institute of Technology (SIT),which are part of Te pūkenga. This repository includes mainly recent research produced by these institutions. For early ones, check New Zealand Research(external link) and Digital NZ(external link).
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection(external link) - BWB eBooks
This collection includes books that cover diverse aspects of the Treaty of Waitangi. Bridget Williams Collection also includes critical issues collection(external link) and texts collection(external link), which explores issues related to New Zealand from an in depth perspective.
Waitangi Tribunal(external link)
Access to Waitangi Tribunal reports - browse, or search full text.
Recommended websites
Check out these websites for trusted information.
The Costume Gallery(external link)
Provides photos, illustrations and information on the history of hair and fashion.
HITO - New Zealand Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation(external link)
The standard-setting body for a range of qualifications within the hair and beauty industries.
L'Oréal Paris(external link)
The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment(external link)
Business services from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers(external link)
Promotes high industry standards plus regional and national hairdressing awards. Also contains a code of ethics for hairdressers.
Salons Direct(external link)
One of the leading UK blogs for hair and beauty professionals.
Worksafe New Zealand(external link)
New Zealand's workplace health and safety regulator.
Further Reading
Additional reading and research resources can be found in the library collection including books and magazines via this link below.
