Author: Lorraine Nordmann

Publication Date: 2007

Number of Pages: 612

ISBN10/13: 1844806952 / 9781844806959

Cover: Paperback

The only official guide for beauty therapists studying at level 2, Lorraine Nordmanns' best selling Beauty Therapy: The Foundations has been revised and restyled to ensure it remains the textbook of choice for all trainee therapists, whether studying at college, in work-based training or from home.

This much loved textbook provides a complete guide to beauty therapy at level 2 and is packed full of practical and professional advice on how to handle clients, maintain a pleasant and safe working environment and perform all of the treatments you will be learning about on your course. Endorsed by both HABIA (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) and City & Guilds, you can be confident that Beauty Therapy: The Foundations will not only match your qualification perfectly but will also give you the tools you need to give your learning that professional edge.

Benefits and Features

• Every chapter is matched to a level 2 unit and has clear learning objectives for you to follow.
• Fukll colour illustrations are included throughout, with photographs from key industry suppliers and 'equipment Lists' highlight the essential equipment needed for treatments.
• Multiple step-by-step photo sequences show you exactly how treatments are carried out, and provide a handy reference when treating clients yourself.
• 'Record Cards' for you to use to practice recording vital client and treatment information.
• Must-have 'treatment advice' highlighting important aftercare and health and safety advice.
• Improved, easy to understand coverage of anatomy and phyisology 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', 'Health and Safety Boxes' and 'Outcome Boxes' summarise key information and make learning interactive and fun.
• Key words are explained at the end of chapters, with a full glossary and index at the end of the book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword
Note from the Author
Introducion
About the book
Core Units
(G1) Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
(G2) Fulfill salon reception duties
(G4) Promote additional products or services to clients
(G8) Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
General Beauty Therapy Units
(BT4) Improve and maintain facial skin condition
(BT11) Enhance the appearance of the eyebrows and lashes
(BT5) Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments
(BT6) Remove hair using waxing techniques
(BT7) Provide manicure treatment
(BT8) Provide pedicure treatment
(BT9) Provide make-up treatment
(BT10)Plan and promote make-up activites
(BT12) Extend and maintain nails
(BT13) Provide nail art services
(BT14) Pierce ears
(BT15) Assist with Spa treatments
Glossary of terms
Index