This brand new textbook is written to cover all of the mandatory and optional units for Level 3 NVQ Beauty Therapy General and Massage routes, as well as Level 3 VRQ Beauty Therapy Techniques qualifications, Level 3 NVQ Nail Services and VRQs in Nail Technology. Level 3 Beauty Therapy presents the subject in a fresh, real-world context, giving you all the knowledge, practice and inspiration you need to succeed in this dynamic industry. With contributions from real industry role models, you will gain a real insight into the world of work.
The book will support all your learning and understanding, highlighting key information such as health and safety points and including guidance on assessment. Key technical terms are clearly explained and activities throughout each chapter provide opportunities to generate evidence for your portfolio. Brand new photographic step-by-steps of all the key treatments are included, and want to know more boxes will challenge, inspire and introduce you to new technologies.
The only book written for both the new Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques VRQ Diplomas and Beauty Therapy Level 3 NVQs
Contributions from real industry insiders, including Jacqui Jefford
Coverage of Level 3 Nail Services NVQ and the new Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
Key technical terms clearly explained
Brand new step-by-steps of all the key treatments
Valuable Results Builder and Dynamic Learning digital support available, allowing you to track students' progress and remediate where necessary
Introduction
Guide to NVQ/SVQ and VRQ qualifications
Part 2: For the business
Chapter 1 Monitoring health and safety
Chapter 2 Promotional activities and selling products
Chapter 3 Contributing to an effective business
(Online chapter: Checking the likely success of a business idea)
(Online chapter: Undertaking freelance work)
Part 3: Essential knowledge
Chapter 4 Anatomy & physiology
Chapter 5 The theory of electrical currents
Part 4: With the client
Chapter 6 Professional basics: working with clients and colleagues
Chapter 7 Skin and body analysis
Chapter 8 Body electrical treatments
Chapter 9 Facial electrical treatments
Chapter 10 Electrical epilation
Chapter 11 Body massage
Chapter 12 Indian head massage
Chapter 13 Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Chapter 14 Stone therapy massage
(Online chapter: Eyelash extensions)
(Online chapter: UV tanning)
(Online chapter: Self-tanning)
(Online chapter: Intimate waxing)
Chapter 15: Nail technologies
(Online chapter: Nail art)
(Online chapter: Use of the airbrush)
Glossary
Index
About the Author(s):
Judith Ifould is Programme Manager for Beauty Therapy, Nail Technologies and Complementary Therapies at Basingstoke College of Technology.
Emma Harrington is Lecturer in Beauty Therapy at Basingstoke College of Technology.
Readership:
Level 3 NVQ and VRQ Diploma students, Level 3 Nail students and those following short 'single discipline' VRQ Beauty Therapy qualifications
