Course Contents

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Detailed Content

• Introduction to the Scope and Range of Beauty Treatments
  • Overview of the Beauty Industry
  • Product Sales
  • Professional Beauty Treatments
  • Providing Beauty Therapy Treatments
  • “Regular” Beauty Business
• Legal and Professional Framework
  • Legal Framework
  • Health and Safety Legislation
  • Consumer Protection
  • Employment Legislation
  • Professional Framework
• Controlling the Treatment Environment
  • Workplace Procedures
  • Health and Safety
• Career Opportunities in the Beauty Business
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Qualifications
  • Career Paths
  • Career Development

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• Structure and Functions of the Skin
  • The Epidermis
  • The Dermis
  • Subcutaneous Layer
  • The Skin as a Temperature Regulator
  • The High-fibre Skin
  • Free Radicals
  • Skin on the Attack
  • Protection from Disease
• Positive and Negative Effects of Lifestyle Behaviours on the Skin
• Physical and Physiological Effects of Ageing
  • Changes in Skin Structure
  • Skin Condition
  • Skin Tone
  • Skin Colour
  • Muscles of the Face, Head and Neck
  • Nerves
  • Bone Structure
  • Blood Supply
• Skin Analysis
  • Basic Skin Types
  • Ethnic Skin Types
  • Characteristics of Skin by Facial Area
  • Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
  • Contra-indications to Beauty Treatments
  • Allergies
• Basic Skin Care
  • Cleansers
  • Exfoliants
  • Toners
  • Moisturisers
  • Face Masks
  • Eye Care
  • Neck Care
  • Lip Care
  • Sun Care
  • Caring for Black Skin
• Providing a Basic Facial
  • Preparing for Treatment
  • Preparing the Client
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Cleansing the Skin
  • Examining and Assessing the Skin
  • Deep Cleanse
  • Removing Skin Blockages
  • Exfoliating
  • Facial Massage
  • Applying a Face Mask
  • Recording Results

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• Choosing and Using Make-Up Products
  • Foundations
  • Face Powder
  • Contour Cosmetics
  • Corrective Make-Up
  • Eye Cosmetics
  • Lip Make-Up
• Make-Up Services
  • Effects of Lighting on Make-Up
  • Colour Theory
  • Basic Day Make-Up
  • “Evening” and “Special Occasion” Make-Up
• Providing a Make-Up treatment
  • Preparing for Treatment
  • Establishing the Make-Up Brief
  • Examining and Assessing the Face for Make-Up
  • Designing the Make-Up
  • Applying the Make-Up
  • Recording Results
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Contra-actions to Make-Up

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• Structure and Growth of the Nails
  • Structure of the Nail Unit and Surrounding Structures
  • The process of Nail Growth
• Diseases and Disorders of the Nails, Hands and Feet
  • Nail Diseases and Disorders
  • Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
• Choosing and Using Manicure and Pedicure Products
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Nail Polish Thinner
  • Cuticle Cream
  • Cuticle Remover
  • Buffing Paste
  • Nail Polishes, Base-Coats and Top-Coats
  • Moisturising Cream and Lotion
  • Additional Items
• Providing Basic Manicure and Pedicure Treatments
  • Examining and Assessing the Condition of the Hands, Feet and Nails
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Recording Results
  • Contra-actions to Manicures and Pedicures
  • Home Care Advice

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