SHORT COURSES

Short Beauty Courses Available in Belfast

We offer a wide range of day courses for the complete beginner who wants to get a first taste of the beauty industry or for qualified therapists who wish to add to their skills.

Our short courses are timetabled every month, if a date doesn't suit you then just give us a call and we will arrange a suitable date for you.

Current Short Course Dates

gel nail extensions course

1 day course

Cost - £325 - includes kit and lamp

Perfect for the beginner wanting to become a nail technician or for Beauty Therapists adding to their skills. This course will take you through the steps of creating perfect Gel Nail Extensions from cuticle and nail preparation to the end result. No previous experience or training is required to attend this course.

Acrylic Nail Extensions Course

1 day course

Cost - £325 - includes kit

Professional one day course for beginners entering the nail extensions industry or Beauty Therapists adding to their skills. This is a practical, hands on course where you will learn to create these popular nail enhancements. No previous experience or training is required to attend this course.

combined gel and acrylic nail extensions course - Includes kit & lamp

2 day Course

Costs -

Combined gel & acrylic extensions course (includes kit & lamp) £495 2 days

Gel extensions only (includes kit & lamp) £325 1 day

Acrylic extensions only (includes kit) £325 1 day

Combined course without kit £350

Gel only without kit £245

Acrylic only without kit £245

This course is designed for beginners to master the application of gel and acrylic nail extensions. It's a great course for working from home or as a mobile nail technician or for qualified beauty therapists wanting to expand on their treatment list.

Course content -

• Basic manicure preparation
• Anatomy & physiology of the nail
• Hygiene & sterilisation
• Perfect filing
• Product knowledge
• Tip application & blend
• Sculpt & build UV gel extensions
• Sculpt & build acrylic extensions
• 3 week polish
• Maintenance & aftercare for client
• Includes kit and lamp

gel polish course

1 day course

Cost - £95

This Gel Polish or 3 week polish as it is often known by has taken the nail industry by storm. Perfect your skills with this course to produce a long lasting perfect nail polish. Perfect for the beginner wanting to sample the nail industry.

Course content

• Hygiene & sterilisation

• Contraindications

• Nail & cuticle preparation

• Professional application of polish

• Use of glitters, gems etc

• Aftercare

• Removal

• Product knowledge

Express Manicure and Gel Polish Course

Learn the full manicure procedure including contraindications, hand and arm massage, anatomy and physiology of the nail structure, hygiene and sterilisation, product knowledge. Correct application of gel polish which will last for 3 weeks.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation
Contraindications
Anatomy and physiology of the nail
Product knowledge
Treatment procedures
Application of gel polish
Aftercare

Cost - £295

Include pedicure techniques and paraffin wax - £450

Dermaplaning

An easy but effective procedure involving skilful use of a surgical blade. During this fast and painless treatment dead skin cells are removed from the epidermal layer as well as vellus hair.

Benefits include – lessening of the appearance of acne scarring, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The skin will have a better ability to absorb products after treatment. Dermaplaning can be done as a stand alone treatment or used to enhance other advanced treatments such as skin peels or facial electrical therapies.

Course content

Hygiene and Sterilisation
Contraindications
Skin types and disorders
Anatomy and physiology of the skin
Product knowledge
Blade techniques
Facial techniques, cleanse, mask, specialist serums, spf
Aftercare

Cost with kit - £425

Cost, no kit - £295

Advanced Facial Course

This unit can be studied alone for candidates wanting to have knowledge in the Skin care and Eye care section only.

Course content

Skin care and eye care treatment in order to have knowledge on how to carry out facial treatment for various skin types and conditions.

Includes the following:

Cleansing,
Exfoliation,
Steaming,
Facial Massage,
Masks,
Treatment creams.

Microdermabrasion – High grade of exfoliation to treat condition such as acne, acne scarring, pigmentation disorders, sun damage and premature skin ageing.

Vacuum suction – Increases the skin circulation and flow of lymphatic drainage. Essential for better skin function, texture and tone.

Dermaplaning – The must have treatment to unveil the true skin. A very skilful and effective treatment to remove layers of deep skin cells and removal of vellus hair.

Cost - £895

Duration 5 Consecutives Sundays.

Enrolment every 10 weeks annually.

Includes product knowledge on Dermalogica Epionce and Skinician products.

BIAB NAIL COURSE

This course is designed to build a natural structure on weak nails to help strengthen and allow natural growth.

A must have course to add to any Nail tech’s offer or just starting out with a passion for Nails.

Course content:

Introduction to BIAB.

Health and safety.

Contraindications.

A&P of the Nail Structure.

Perfect manicure preparation.

Correct application of BIAB.

Gel polish.

Infills and removal.

Costing of treatment.

Most provide a model of your own to work on for the course.

Duration 10am to 2.30pm.

Cost £275.00 includes BIAB product kit.

FACIAL ELECTRICAL & SKINCARE DIPLOMA-
itec LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

Course 3 Facial Electrical and Skincare Diploma - This course is ideal for anyone wanting to enter the Aesthetics Industry, to gain foundation knowledge and Qualifications needed.

Course Content: Skincare Section.

Facial Treatments Bespoke to Clients Needs.

Cleansing Techniques.

Consultation.

Contra-indications.

Skin Analysis and Mapping.

Exfoliation and Deep Cleansing Treatments.

Enzymes Peels.

Facial Massage Techniques.

Bespoke Mask Treatments.

Product Knowledge - Dermalogica and Skinician.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Face, Neck and Chest.

Course content: Facial Electrical Section.

Galvanic - Treatment used to enter the deep layers of the skin to deep cleanse and hydrate.

Faradic - Used to recontour facial muscles and help tone and tighten the face, neck and eye area.

Vacuum Suction - Treatment to detox the skin via the lymphatic system to increase the skin's ability to function.

High Frequency - Use to treat various forms of acne and scarring associated with acne and blemished skin.

Microcurrent - A treatment to target the signs of ageing to the entire face, neck, chest and eye area. Also a preventative to premature ageing.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Face, neck and chest.

Duration - Late September to Early March. Course is 1 Day per week (Tuesday) 9.45am to 3.30pm.

Cost £1695.00 + Examination Fee of £170.

Classic Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash extensions have become one of the most popular treatments requested by clients. They have become a multimillion pound industry over recent years. This one day course will teach you the application of classic, one on one, lash extensions to suit your clients needs. The result can range from a natural enhancement to a full on flutter lash.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation
Contraindications
Product knowledge
Application techniques
Removal and Infills
Aftercare advice
Trouble shooting

Cost - £295 – includes complete kit with 5900 lashes

Threading

Includes brow tinting for better definition

Threading has become extremely popular among clients over recent years and so it is a must to have a threading therapist in the salon. Also great for brow artists and makeup artist. We have included brow tinting for those who do not have a beauty qualification to help give a more defined brow.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation

Contraindications

History of threading

Uses and application techniques

Brow tinting

Aftercare

Cost - £150

BROW LAMINATION

Brow treatment have become one of the most popular salon treatments as the Brows frame the face and give definition to bone structure.

Laminations works by straightening the brows and giving the elution of thicker and well-groomed brows. This treatment can be adapted to the clients desired look from full on uplift to just the perfect brow.

Course content:

Brow cleanse
Consultation - Contraindications
Product Knowledge
Lamination Treatment
Tinting of the Brow
Brow mapping and the perfect wax
Grooming products.
Aftercare and treatment frequency.

Cost £ 265.00 includes full kit for 30 applications.

Duration 1 Day and runs every 6-8 weeks.

waxing – Cool and Hot Wax

1 day course

Cost - £195

Ideal for people working from home or renting a room and wanting to add to their treatment list. This course covers leg, bikini, underarm and facial waxing. We also cover both warm and hot wax application.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation
Contraindications
Precautions
Anatomy and physiology of the hair
Types of wax
Application of both cool and hot wax
Aftercare

advanced waxing

1 day course

Cost - £150

For the experience therapist who holds a level 2 waxing certificate. Covers both Brazilian and Hollywood waxing techniques.

Course Content

Hygiene and Sterilisation
Contraindications
Advanced techniques
Product knowledge
Aftercare

Express Body Massage

A one day course learning Swedish massage techniques covering the full body focusing on muscle groups and tension release. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the muscles and the circulatory System. Idea for any therapist wanting to add body treatments to their list of therapies.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation
Contraindications
Benefits of massage
Anatomy and physiology of the muscles and circulatory systems
Massage movements
Aftercare

Cost - £295.00

Express BACK Massage

One day course learning deep tissue massage techniques to release tension, tightness and fatigue to muscles. Includes anatomy and physiology of the muscles with circulatory and lymphatic systems knowledge. Great for clients who are short of time but need a relaxing massage.

Course Content

Hygiene and sterilisation
Contraindications
Benefits of massage
Anatomy and physiology of the muscles and circulatory systems
Massage movements
Aftercare

Cost - £195

Indian Head Massage

1 day course

Cost - £150

Perfect to add to your treatment list. This is a very popular treatment in salons. Covers all the Indian Head massage techniques over the back, neck, shoulders and scalp to provide and extremely relaxing treatment.

Facials and Microdermabrasion

This course could be the first step into the ever demanding world of advanced facial treatments. It takes you through all of the steps of a facial and through the Microdermabrasion procedure. Microdermabrasion electrically exfoliated the top layer of the skin leaving a fresh complexion ready to absorb skincare products more effectively. It is ideal as a course of treatments or as a one of for a special occasion.

Course Content