Author: Lorraine Nordmann

Publication Date: 2007

Number of Pages: 140

ISBN10/13: 1844804178 / 9781844806942

Cover: Paperback

Lorraine Nordmann's Beauty Basics remains the most comprehensive introduction available to therapists at the start of theit beauty therapy careers. Carefully mapped to the national occupational standards for beauty therapy at level 1, each chapter relates clearly to the unit it covers, so you can be confident that Beauty Basics will tell you everything you need to know.

As a beauty therapist and lecturer with many years' experience, Lorraine Nordmann understands the demands on beauty therapy training at the start of your career, and provides easy-to-follow instructions and guidance . Packed full of full-colour, step-by-step sequences to illustrate key techniques, beauty basics will really help you get to grips with the essential and act as a good point of reference in the salon.

From up-to-the minute stylish designs to the friendly and accessible writing style, this book really does have it all. Endorsed by both HABIA (The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) and City & Guilds, Beauty Basics will give you the head start you need to go on and become a successful beaty therapist.

Benefits and Features

• Full colour illustrations throughout, with photographs from key industry suppliers and 'equipment lists' highlight the essential equipment needed for treatments.
• 'Record Cards' for you to use to practice recording vital client and treatment information.
• Improved and easy to understand instructions to anatomy & physiology to help you get to grips with this difficult topic.
• Assessments of knowledge and understanding at the end of every chapter to aid your revision and let you chart your own progress.
• 'Activity Boxes', 'Tip Boxes' and 'Health and Safety' boxes summarise key information and make learning interactive and fun.
• Key terms are explained at the ned of chapters, to help you learn new words as you work.
• Enhanced practical skills and knowledge checklists to help you keep track of your development.
• No-nonsense help and advice throughout on some of the key techniques you will need to succeed in this people-focused industry.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
About the Author
Acknowledgements
1. (G1) Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
2. (G2) Assist with Salon reception duties
3. (BT1) Prepare and maintain the Beauty Therapy work area
4. (BT2) Assist with facial treatments.
5. (BT3) Assist with nail treatments on the hands.
Index