Designed for learning with latest industry trends, Professional Beauty Therapy provides you with the specialist skills and knowledge you need to successfully practice beauty therapy. Now in its fourth edition, this industry bestseller includes step-by-step procedures clearly demonstrating the practical application of knowledge and techniques. The student-friendly text is packed with colour illustrations and diagrams and makes it easy for you to find all the information you need.
PART 1: THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY
SECTION 1 THE BEAUTY PROFESSIONAL
1. Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
2. Provide salon services to clients
3. Advise on beauty products and services
4. Sell to the retail customer
5. Research and apply beauty industry information
6. Conduct salon financial transactions
SECTION 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY
7. Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
8. Maintain infection control standards
PART 2: THE PRACTICE OF BEAUTY
SECTION 3 NAIL TREATMENTS
9. Manicure and pedicure services
10. Nail art and advanced nail art
SECTION 4 HAIR TREATMENT AND REMOVAL
11. Waxing services
12. Lash and brow services
13. Eyelash extensions
SECTION 5 MAKE-UP
14. Design and apply make-up
15. Remedial camouflage make-up
16. Photographic make-up
SECTION 6 BODY TREATMENTS AND SERVICES
17. Cosmetic tanning
18. Provide body massages
19. Aromatherapy massages
20. Aromatic plant oil blends
SECTION 7 FACIAL TREATMENTS
21. Provide facial treatments and skincare recommendations
22. Specialised facial treatments
PART 3: THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY
SECTION 8 SKIN AND BODY SCIENCE
23. Promoting healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context
24. Body structures and systems
25. Skin science
26. Incorporate knowledge of anatomy and physiology into beauty therapy
Appendices
Cross-sector appendix: The ethics of social media and online platforms
Appendix A. Contraindications and restrictions
Appendix B. Referrals to professionals
Appendix C. Treatment area and equipment
PART 4: ONLINE-ONLY CHAPTERS
SECTION 9 SPA SERVICES
On1. Work in a spa therapies framework
On2. Provide spa therapies
On3. Stone therapy massages
On4. Indian head massages for relaxation
SECTION 10 BODY SERVICES
On5. Reflexology
On6. Provide superficial lymph drainage massages
On7. Nail enhancements and electric file equipment
SECTION 11 HAIR REDUCTION
On8. Permanent hair reduction
On9. Provide female intimate waxing services
On10. Provide male intimate waxing services
SECTION 12 SKIN SERVICES
On11. Provide diathermy treatments
On12. Piercing ear lobes
On13. Provide micro-dermabrasion and hydradermabrasion treatments
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Lorraine Nordmann
Lorraine Nordmann has more than 20 years of experience in the beauty therapy industry – an industry she has seen grow significantly in status, technology and specialties during her roles as lecturer, assessor and external verifier for City & Guilds. She aims to ensure that this high profile of the beauty therapy industry is maintained. Lorraine is also the author of the Habia official guides, Beauty Basics and Beauty Therapy – The Foundations, covering the latest industry standards at NVQ/SVQ Levels 1 and 2.
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Andrea Day
Andrea Day has more than 21 years of beauty industry experience in both Australia and the UK. Her training and assessing experience span 16 years. Throughout her career, she has kept her hand in the industry, working in beauty salons and spas in Melbourne and Central London. She is currently in her 16th year as head teacher, assessor and coordinator at Victoria University Polytechnic, Melbourne. As a qualified vocational and educational training (VET) practitioner, she is focused on inclusion and adaptability as she connects with industry at all levels with RTO networks, colleagues, industry peers and students for feedback and inspiration.
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NEW chapters: 'Sell to the retail customer', 'Photographic make-up', 'Promoting healthy nutritional options in a beauty therapy context', 'Body structures and systems', 'Skin science', 'Incorporate knowledge of anatomy and physiology into beauty therapy', and cross-sector appendix: The ethics of social media and online platforms
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Newly designed Workbook that covers the Training Package assessment requirements aligning to the Performance and Knowledge Evidences.
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NEW instructor version of the workbook with learning objectives, solutions and training.gov assessment requirements for performance evidence and knowledge evidence for instructors who prescribe the text for their course
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NEW Assessment activities such as scenario based Beauty in Practice and media quizzes
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Newly designed Workbook that covers the Training Package assessment requirements aligning to the Performance and Knowledge Evidences. Designed to reveal the essence of the beauty and spa industries and to reflect the beauty qualification with a holistic blend of practical skills, theory and professional attitudes Engages students with a visually appealing design and with relevant information, hints and tips to encourage the mind to bring together the skills of beauty therapy: images of expert beauty therapists and quality illustrations convey principles; health and safety hints; sustainability reminders to incorporate sustainable practices; activity recommendations to reinforce learning. Organised into three parts to give students a theoretical and practical understanding of beauty therapy: The business of beauty, The practice of beauty, The science of beauty. MindTap - Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform - the personalised eLearning solution. MindTap is a flexible and easy-to-use platform that helps build student confidence and gives you a clear picture of their progress. We partner with you to ease the transition to digital – we’re with you every step of the way.
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