Mo Rosser's unique, bestselling text has been fully updated to reflect the 2010 standards in Beauty Therapy, with new photographs and a wealth of learning features to reinforce study and place the theory in the context of the salon.
In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment. This book enables you to understand the scientific aspects of both body and facial therapy, explaining the theory in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. Therapies covered include: mechanical massage, vacuum suction, galvanic treatment, muscle stimulation, microcurrent treatments, microdermabrasion, infra-red and ultraviolet, and heat therapy treatments.
Simple explanations of the science underpinning each treatment, now clearer than ever
Includes a new chapter on microdermabrasion
Industry case studies setting the theory in a salon context
New summaries, checklists and glossary to reinforce learning
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Learning and assessment guidance
Section 1 Underpinning Knowledge
Chapter 1 – Health, Safety and Welfare
Chapter 2 – Hygiene
Section 2 – Ethics, Consultation and Care of the Client
Chapter 3 – Ethics, Planning, Preparation and Client Consultation
Section 3 – Underpinning Science
Chapter 4 – Basic Science
Section 4 – Treatments
Chapter 5 – High Frequency Treatment
Chapter 6 – Mechanical Massage
Chapter 7 – Vacuum Suction
Chapter 8 – Galvanic Treatment
Chapter 9 – Muscle Stimulation
Chapter 10 – Microcurrent Treatments
Chapter 11 – Microdermabrasion
Chapter 12 – Infra-Red and Ultraviolet
Chapter 13 – Heat Therapy Treatments
Case Studies
Glossary
Appendix – Underpinning Science
Index
About the Author(s):
Mo Rosser was a physiotherapist and teacher, examiner and assessor of holistic and beauty therapy.
Greta Couldridge has worked within the beauty industry for many years, starting her career in a salon environment, before moving to teaching posts in colleges of further education where she progressed to senior management roles. She has worked worldwide as an external verifier and examiner and with various awarding bodies developing assessment materials and teaching and learning resources. She has collaborated on other Beauty Therapy text books. Greta was a valued friend and colleague of Mo Rosser, and contributed to the writing of the original editions. She is a member of the Institute for Learning.
Sue Rosser MA Hons, PGCE. is a qualified teacher with 15 years' experience teaching in a variety of educational settings, including further education, and is a member of the General Teaching Council and the Institute For Learning. She is Mo Rosser's daughter and has always retained a strong interest in massage and complementary therapies.
Readership:
Students on NVQ Diploma Beauty Therapy and Spa Therapy at level 3 and other long and short VRQ level 3 courses including electrotherapy
