This is where you start your studies in beauty therapy whether you are doing the complete course or just the beauty specialist course. We cover ITEC level 2 Beauty Specialist and ITEC level 3 Facial electrical treatments.
On completion of this course students can progress onto the body therapy course to complete their full qualification.
Course content -
Skincare and Eye
- Cleansing techniques and product knowledge in professional product ranges -Dermalogica – Epionce– Skinician.
- Skin Analysis – Essential skills tobe able to analyse skin types, conditions, and disorders.
- Exfoliation Techniques – The use of products for manual exfoliation, enzeme peels, AHA’s and Alpha Hydroxy Acids.
- Deep Cleanse – The use of electrical brush cleansing machines and Ozone steaming.
- Massage Techniques – To include the face, neck, chest and shoulders. The use of treatment oils and essential oil blending.
- Masks – Application and Knowledge on various mask products, from clay, fruit, hot oil and paraffin wax.
- Brow and Lash Treatment – Master the art of the perfect brow – Tint, Wax and Mapping.
- Lash Enhancement – Tinting Techniques to lengthen and define the look of lashes.
The Facial Experience – Learning how to adapt all the above skills to tailor make a prescription facial for any skin types or condition.
Manicure & Pedicure
- Basic and Deluxe Manicure and Pedicure treatments including Gel polish training for the ultimate 3-week manicure. Includes product knowledge and Anatomy and Physiology of the hand and foot.
Make Up
Covering make-up looks for day, evening and special occasion including background information on skin base products.
Related theory on working with different face shapes, contouring and colour knowledge.
- This part of the course is taught by a professional make-up artist.
Waxing
- Cool and Hot wax systems are both taught in this section and include full leg, bikini, underarm, facial waxing, and the perfect brow.
- Advanced waxing can be added to this part of the course after initial wax training for a fee of £100
Facial Electrical
- Essential for many high end salons and skincare ranges
- Study and application of five pieces of electrical equipment which enhance the effectiveness of facial treatments
- Facial Electrical treatments are an advanced therapy to treat conditions on and below the skin surface.
- This Qualification is essential to advance onto other skills such as Laser and Facial Aesthetics treatments.
Business Studies and Professional Conduct
Essential to have an in-depth knowledge of how a business operates including taxation, insurance, health and safety, hygiene and sterilisation and client care.
Duration: 5 months approx. if taken full time
8 months approx. if taken part time
Starts in September/October of each year
Cost: £2400
Kit: £350
Exam Fee - Payable 6 weeks before exam
Payment plans available