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This book looks at beauty therapy. This 3rd edition includes new material including coverage of spa therapy, Indian head massage, electro-epilation, photographic make-up and more.
Providing coverage of the skills and knowledge of body treatments and body care required by beauty therapists, this text details information on galvanic electrical treatments and covers the requirements of national and international courses run by CIDESCO, IHBC, ITEC and by the City and Guilds and BTEC National in Beauty Therapy (NCVQ Level III).
This edition has been updated to "cover new trends and includes the underpinning knowledge for the skills you will need in your practice as a beauty therapist. Covering areas such as nutrition and lifestyle, and spa treatments as well as all the main therapies, this book will support you in your day-to-day work. The anatmoy and physiology section has been completely revised to include extensive diagrams of all body systems." - back cover.
Places an emphasis on the development of practical beauty skills, guiding students through the course with clear explanations, illustrations, and practice tips. This title contains chapters on professional roles and responsibilities, including health, hygiene, and safety. It also covers cosmetic, skin and nail disorders in full colour.
A student-centred approach with activities, progress check questions and key terms highlighted. Highly illustrated and practical approach. An essential text covering the Level 3 NVQ units related to body massage and aromatherapy. Emphasis on good practice.
Including step-by-step instructions and lots of activities to help students build their portfolio, this introduction to beauty therapy continually tests knowledge and understanding so that candidates can develop the skills they need the achieve success at S/NVQ level 2.
Matched to the 2004 standards, this handbook contains comprehensive coverage of the Beauty Therapy, Body Massage and Spa pathways. It includes step-by-step photographs for every procedure to help students learn the skills they need.
Good Practice in Salon Management is the unique business guide for all beauty therapists, hairdressers and complementary therapists. Students and practioners alike will find its practical approach invaluable to understanding planning and running a business. Business premises, salon layout and equipment, human resources, marketing and promotion are covered in detail, and separate chapters cover business legislation and financial management.Written by popular and experienced authors, this book is essential reading for anyone working or studying in these expanding areas.
A text covering the technical and core units of the NVQ Level 3, Beauty Therapy: Corrective Treatments. The book also covers additional units in the area, and other commonly taught areas not specifically included in the standards. Activities, self-check questions and glossaries are included.
