Beauty Therapy Fact File

ISBN 0 435 45142 1 

This is a thorough and comprehensive beauty therapy textbook, providing all the underpinning knowledge that students, undertaking a course in beauty therapy Levels 1, 2 and 3, will require. It will also be useful to those undertaking a part time course in beauty therapy, spa therapy, makeup, manicure, pedicure, advanced nail techniques, body massage or aromatherapy. It is a recommended text for all awarding bodies and is an excellent source of reference for S/NVQ's, Specialist Diplomas and other qualifications.

It is in full colour with specially commissioned artwork, detailed diagrams and the accessible Fact File format allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily.

Having been in the beauty therapy industry for thirty years, I have become aware of the need for a book, which includes the subjects covered in the syllabus of every awarding body and also that provides additional material in order to enhance the therapist's knowledge.

It is important for the student to become commercially competent and familiar with the constantly changing trends in beauty therapy, therefore this fourth edition includes material for the new beauty therapy standards to be implemented in 2004.  Also included is a comprehensive list of Professional bodies and Associations who provide an essential service to all in the beauty therapy profession.

Beauty therapists have to acquire a great deal of knowledge when undertaking any course. Whether you are studying on a full time programme in beauty therapy or part time, learning one of the individual skills, which form part of a beauty therapy qualification, this book will provide you with the essential underpinning knowledge you require to help you achieve your objective.

Once qualified it is essential to continue with your professional development, this may involve:

• Embarking on further courses to achieve your chosen qualification.
• Post graduate training in advanced treatments and techniques
• Management training
• Starting your own business

Whatever the case it is important to have a source of reference to help you on the way. 

This book will provide that reference, it is an invaluable guide to the principles and practises of beauty therapy covering all aspects of the subject important to both the student and practising therapist.

It has been my intention to produce a book, which will appeal to all ages and levels of ability, providing a comprehensive and factual source of reference for teachers, students and practising beauty and holistic therapists. In fact anyone who has an interest in the world of health and beauty.

This book is the only one of its kind to cover all levels of NVQ/SVQ's and to include the critical additional material to expand and reinforce knowledge. Written in easy to read sections, it will assist students in their studies, aid in revision for assessment and provide an easy source of reference for those returning to the profession or refreshing their technical knowledge.

Students studying for the following qualifications will find the Beauty Therapy Fact File especially useful. 

• City and Guilds of London Institute (CGLI) www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
• VTCT www.vtct.org.uk who also offer international awards on behalf of VAI:
• Vocational Awards International  (VAI)
• International Health and Beauty Council (IHBC)
• International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies (IIHHT)
• International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC)  www.itecworld.co.uk
• Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) www.cibtac.com
• Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie  (CIDESCO) www.cidesco.com
• BTEC www.edexcel.org.uk

    Publisher: Heinemann

    It is divided into sections including:

• Professional practise which deals with the role of the therapist and the receptionist, consultation with the client, contraindications to treatment, health and safety and electrical science.
• Lifestyle of the client and how it may affect treatment, issues relating to diet and nutrition, exercise and the causes and effects of stress.
• The skin, providing detailed information about the anatomy and physiology of the skin, different skin types, skin analysis, disorders and conditions, home-care advice, product ingredients and much more
• Facial treatments including, manual, electrical, makeup and special eye treatments.
• Spa and heat therapies
• Body treatments, including assessment, body massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, electrical treatments, UV and Infra red and false tan treatment.
• Hair removal, including waxing, electrical epilation, laser and IPL.
• Hand and foot treatments, manicure, pedicure, specialised treatments and false nail systems
• Anatomy and Physiology to include, cells tissue and skin, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system and the special senses.
• Business Management providing advice about setting up a business and increasing its profitability.