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About the book
Edition 2016
Pages: 566
Authors: Lorraine Nordmann
Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
Language: English
File size: 84 MB.
Content
About VTCT
About the author
About the contributors
About the book ix
Acknowledgments
Credit Lis
1 The Business of Beauty Therapy
Learning objectives
The business of beauty
The workplace
Skills, values and behaviors
Ethics
Health and safety in the workplace
Hygiene and infection control in the workplace
Environmental and sustainable working practices
Personal appearance, hygiene and health
Working hours and timekeeping
Behavior
Communication skills
Professional work relationships
Promotional activities
Types of promotional activities
Consumer protection legislation
Information systems
Stock
Setting up a business
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
2 The Science of Beauty Therapy
Learning objectives
Cosmetic science
Matter
Cosmetic emulsions
Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy and physiology knowledge and understanding
Cells
Tissues
The skin
The structure of the skin
The hair
The nails
The eye
Organ systems
The skeletal system
The muscular system
The nervous system
The circulatory system
The lymphatic system
Digestive system
The excretory system
Respiratory system
The endocrine system
The reproductive system
Aging
Electrical science
Electric power
Electrical equipment in beauty therapy
Legal requirements
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
3 Consultation Practice and Techniques
Learning objectives
Assessing the client's needs and preparing
treatment plans
Skin diseases and disorders
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
4 Facial and Body Electrical Treatments
Learning objectives
Electrical treatments for the face and body
Preparing for facial and body electrical treatment
Client care consultation and communication
Electrical equipment
Galvanic treatment
High-frequency treatment
Gyratory massage treatment
Lymphatic drainage equipment
Microcurrent treatment
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion treatment
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
5 Electrical Epilation
Learning objectives
Electrical epilator
Causes of hair growth
Electrical science
Safety and hygiene
Environmental and sustainable working practice
Performing treatment
Client advice and instruction
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
6 Body Massage: Manual and Gyratory Techniques
Learning objectives
Body massage treatments
Anatomy and physiology
Massage techniques
Client care, consultation and communication
Manual massage treatment application
Head massage
Face massage
Gyratory massage treatments
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
7 Massage Using pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils
Learning objectives
Introduction
Essential oils
Carrier oils
Types of massage used with pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Contra-actions
Performing massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
8 Stone Therapy Treatments
Learning objectives
Stone therapy treatments
Anatomy and physiology
Uses of stone therapy
Five elements
Types of stones
Stone therapy treatment application
Full body stone therapy treatment
Client advice and recommendations
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
9 Indian Head Massage
Learning objectives
Introduction to Indian head massage
Anatomy and physiology
Safety and hygiene
Environment and sustainability
Preparing for Indian head massage treatment
Client care, consultation and communication
Client advice and recommendations
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
10 Self-tanning
Learning objectives
Skin tanning
Preparing for treatment
Performing treatment
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
11 Male and Female Intimate Waxing
Learning objectives
Hair removal methods
Intimate waxing
Anatomy and physiology
Safety and hygiene
Preparation of the beauty therapist
Performing treatment
Assessment of knowledge and understanding
Glossary
Glossary of legislation for beauty therapy
Index