Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialist

Course details

This course provides the learner a thorough understanding and skill in Facial Treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Make Up & Waxing.

Aims:

To enable a candidate perform a safe and effective facial therapy, make-up, hand, foot and waxing treatments.

To enable a candidate to gain employment as a beauty therapist.

General Subjects Studied:

• Electricity
• Health & Hygiene
• Skin structure and function
• Skin diseases
• Hair
• Nails
• Business Studies
• Salon Procedures
• Specific Areas of Study:

Hair anatomy

• Consultation
• Skin Care / Analysis
• Lash and brow treatments
• Electrical treatments to the face and neck
• Face, neck and shoulder massage
• Face masks
• Make-up techniques
• Nail treatments
• Waxing treatments
• Product knowledge / Cosmetic science
• Applied Anatomy & Physiology of the head, face, neck, hands, feet, lower arm and lower leg

Students of The Institute of Beauty will be able to:

• Recognise skin types and disorders and rake appropriate action in selecting or advising clients about treatments and aftercare.
• Perform safe, hygienic, effective treatments to a commercially acceptable standard and timing in the following areas: Skin Care, Lash and Brow treatments, Electrical treatments to the face and neck, Face, neck & shoulder massage, Face masks, Make-up techniques, Nail treatments and Waxing treatments.
• Adapt treatments to suit the individual client’s needs by analysing information gathered at consultation, including contra-indications.
• Select, use and advise clients about skin care products and make-up for the face, and products for the hands and feet.
• Understand the basic key ingredients in cosmetic preparations.
• Understand the scientific principles of electrotherapy applied to the face and neck areas.
• Understand the importance of current local legislation appertaining to beauty employment.