Subject Overviews

Beauty

• Recognition of skin types
• Diagnosis and treatment of skin defects
• Removal of superfluous hair by waxing and tweezing
• Face masks, facial massage
• Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
• Manicure and pedicure.
• Make-up.

Massage and Facial & Body Electrotherapy

• Methods of manual massage and relief of tension
• Proper and appropriate use of:
    - direct and indirect vibratory massage
    - vacuum suction massage
    - passive exercise
    - high frequency and gaivanic treatments for the face and body
• Infrared and solarium treatments
• Steam and sauna
• Non-surgical micro-current treatments
• Exfoliating body scrubs and cellulite treatments.

Anatomy and Physiology

• The structure and functions of skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and endocrine system
• Metabolism, dietetics, overweight and underweight conditions
• The basis of dermatology
• Causes and treatments for acne
• Structure and functions of the skin, hair and nails.

Figure Diagnosis

• Deportment, posture and balance
• Muscle tone and slackness
• Adding and reducing for the waist, hips, thighs, leg and arms
• Formulation of diets.

Electrolysis

• Hair structure and hair growth
• Causes of superfluous hair
• Technique of electrical epilation
• Principles of electrical epilation
• Skin and endocrine system, skin diseases
• Methods of temporary hair removal
• In-depth studies of sterilization
• Recognition of a client’s medical history and skin disorders, including an in-depth study of AIDS, Hepatitis, and Diabetes
• Demonstration and talk on the “Blend Technique”.

Aromatherapy

• Developing an understanding of aromatherapy’s role in the beauty industry
• Aromatherapy to complement/add an extra therapeutic element to other treatments.

Business Studies/Advertising/Professional Ethics and Public Relations

• All aspects of business studies applicable to running a salon or home visiting practice
• Client care and modesty, towel draping
• Keeping client records.

Salon Safety

• Safety precautions and procedures relevant to all mechanical and electrical equipment and treatments
• Basic principles of electricity
• Precautions against theft
• What to do in case of fire or accident etc.

Hygiene

• Sterilisation and care of equipment
• Basic bacteriology
• Hygiene and personal care
• Special precautions for AIDS.

First Aid

• Knowledge of contents of the first aid box
• Use of an accident book.
• First aid procedures for cuts, superficial burns and scalds, shock, electric shock, fainting, bleeding, epileptic fit, heart attack, diabetic coma, hysteria, insect stings, heat exhaustion
• Use of the recovery position
• Knowing when to seek medical help.

Cosmetic Science

• Knowledge of the composition and use of beauty preparations in order to advise clients on their application
• General properties and sources of oils, fats and waxes.

Holistic Massage

• Methods of manual massage and relief of tension.