Joining networking groups on LinkedIn can be another valuable way to make connections in the beauty business, though they aren't quite as "official" and don't carry the same prestige as a becoming a member of a professional organization. Being a member of any LinkedIn groups for beauty professionals is not something you would add on your resume, and there are many groups that get reduced to merely platforms for vendors to spam group members with attempts to make a sale. But there are many that still preserve high quality conversations and connections by moderating who can and can't join the LinkedIn group. There is still plenty of value to be gained from participating in authentic, authoritative, credible beauty networking groups on LinkedIn. Here are a few of the LinkedIn groups we feel are valuable for students, educators, professionals or businesses in the beauty industry: Beauty Schools Marketing Group Cosmetology School Forum Cosmetology Professionals, Students & Apprentices Global Hairstylist Association Hair Artist Association Special Effects Makeup Artists