Beauty Therapy The Foundations the Official Guide to Beauty Therapy at Level 2 VRQ 6th Edition by Lorraine Nordmann ISBN 1408071134 978-1408071137

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ISBN 10:   1408071134

ISBN 13:  978-1408071137

Author:   Lorraine Nordmann

Lorraine Nordmann’s leading textbook, Beauty Therapy: The Foundations 2nd edition has been fully revised to reflect VRQ Beauty Therapy at Level 2, with content specifically mapped to VRQ learning outcomes and range statements throughout. This textbook continues to be the only Official Guide to Level 2 Beauty Therapy fully endorsed by Habia while matching the recently updated National Occupational Standards. Maintaining a clear presentation and user-friendly format, this revised edition boasts new photography, new assessment questions, a revised glossary and four new chapters, with contributions from bestselling author of The Complete Nail Technician Marian Newman. This authoritative guide will encourage and inspire trainee beauty therapists towards a rewarding career. This book is suitable for those studying for VRQ Level 2 qualifications with all awarding associations, including VTCT, City & Guilds, ITEC and other providers. It has been developed to equip learners with everything they need to gain their qualification and provide a handy reference throughout their career.

Table of contents: 

Introduction
Unit topic
Introduction
What is a VRQ?

Units and learning outcomes
Practical skills – what you can do
Range – what you must cover
Sources of information
Employment opportunities
The beauty-related industries
Beauty treatments
Beauty-related work roles
Legislation
Business marketing and publicity
A successful career in beauty therapy
Personal health, hygiene and presentation
Employment rights and responsibilities
Contract of employment
National Minimum Wage Act (1998)
Working safely
Education and employment progression opportunities
Industry role models
Anatomy and physiology
Knowledge and understanding requirements

Anatomy and physiology knowledge requirements
Anatomical terminology
Anatomy and physiology knowledge and understanding requirements for each VRQ unit
Examples of anatomical terminology
Cells
Tissues
The skin
Skin functions
Sensation
Heat regulation
Absorption
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
Activity in the skin
Skin structure
The epidermis
Langerhans cells
The germinative layer
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
The dermis
Emotions and their effect upon the skin
Skin diseases and disorders
Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Infestations
Fungal diseases
Sebaceous gland disorders
Vascular (circulatory) disorders
Skin disorders involving abnormal cellular growth
Malignant tumours
Skin allergies

The ears

The structure and function of the auricle
The ear
The hair

The structure and function of hair and the surrounding tissues
The three types of hair
The nails

The structure and function of the nail
Nail growth
The nervous system

The central nervous system
Nerves
The autonomic nervous system
The muscular system

The muscles of the head and neck
The muscles of the face and lower leg
The bones

The bones of the head, neck, chest and shoulders
Bones of the face and front of the skull
Bones of the lower arm and hand
Bones of the lower leg and foot
The circulatory system

The composition and function of blood
The structure of the heart
The arteries of the head and neck
The veins of the head and neck
The lymphatic system

The lymphatic system of the head and neck
Lymph vessels
Health and safety
Unit topic

Outcome 1: Be able to maintain health, safety and security practices
Taking part in a risk assessment
Health and safety legislation

Health and safety policies for all treatments

Taking responsibility for health and personal care

First aid

Fire safety

Personal hygiene

Posture

Avoiding trips and falls

Security

Outcome 2: Be able to follow emergency procedures

Disposal of waste

Fire

Other emergencies

First aid for emergency/weekly working practices

Insurance

Selling skills
Unit topic

The importance of product or treatment promotion
Outcome 1: Advise products and treatments to clients
Salesperson’s image
Features and benefits
Selling techniques
Techniques in selling

Knowing and valuing products and treatments
The range of products
Knowing when to introduce the product or treatment
Using professional consultation techniques
Client record cards
Promotion

General features of a promotion
Consumer legislation
Sales of Goods Act
Supply of Goods and Services Act
Trades Description Act
Price Codes Practice
Data Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations
Client care and communication
Unit topic

Outcome 1: Be able to communicate with clients
What is communication?
Communication techniques
Consultation techniques
Professional conduct
Providing client advice and recommendations

Client care and communication (continued)

Consultation techniques using communication skills to help identify the client treatment requirements
Outcome 2: Be able to provide client care
Providing client care
Gaining client feedback
Client’s needs met
Legal requirements
Handling client complaints
Dealing with client dissatisfaction or complaint
Producing client satisfaction
Improving work performance
Developing your communication and client care skills
Using sales communication skills to support retail opportunities
Communicate effectively as part of a team
Working under pressure
Salon reception
Unit topic

The reception
Outcome 1: Be able to carry out reception duties
Reception area
Receptionist’s role
Basic Receptionist Acts (TP4) (1994)
Receiving clients
The importance of good communication
Telephone sales communication
Answering calls
Taking messages
Dealing with a dissatisfied client or complaint
Appointments
Outcome 2: Be able to book appointments
The appointment book
Making appointments for salon treatments
The organisation of a reception area
Security and emergency procedures
Methods of payment
Refunds
Receipts
Facial skincare
Unit topic

Caring for the skin internally and externally
Diet
Classifications
Faults
Illnesses
Medications
Lifestyles that affect the skin
Internal skin structure
Essential skin needs
Factors affecting the skin
Adverse skin conditions
The heat of the client’s skin
Massage movements
Effleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Frictions
Vibrations
Cleansing preparations
Toning preparations
Moisturising
Moisturisers for daytime use
Night creams and eye creams
Massage and massage products
Exfoliation
Exfoliation products
Exfoliation masks
Warm and cool masks
Contra-indications
Removing skin blockages
Skin exfoliation and products for the removal of skin blockages

Eyelash and brow treatments
Unit topic

Purpose of eyelash and brow treatments
Eyezone examination
Outcome 1: Be able to prepare for eyelash and brow treatments
Preparing the work area
Preparing the model
Precautions that should be taken for eyelash tinting
Permanent eyelash and eyebrow tinting

Contra-indications and reactions
Equipment and materials for eyelash and brow tinting
Method of tinting
False eyelashes

Application of false eyelashes
Strip lashes
Eyelash perming
The preparation and effects of eyelash perming
Psychological effects
Eyebrow shaping

Preparation and consultation
Tweezers
The different methods of eyebrow shaping
The application of eyebrow colour
First eyebrow and lashes consultation

Reception
First service analysis
Contra-indications
First eyelash treatment
False eyelash consultation

Reception
Contra-indications
Corrections
Client’s information
Eyelash perming consultation

Reception
First service analysis
Contra-indications
Corrections
Eyelash/Brow tinting consultation

Reception
First service analysis
Contra-indications
Corrections
Eyelash/Eyebrow treatments analysis

Toning the eyebrows and lashes
First eyelash and brow tinting
Repetition of the process
Application of the colour
Applying new techniques
How to remove the tint
Eyelash perming

Reception
First perming service
Corrections
Aftercare advice

The effects of false individual lashes
Removing the false individual lashes
How to maintain false strip lashes
Threading
Unit topic

Introduction
History of threading
What is threading?
What are the benefits of threading?
How threading works
Methods of threading
Reception

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