Beauty Therapy Fact File

Facial treatments: facial anatomy and physiology; the skin; face masks; facial massage; eye treatments; facial electrics; sterilization; make-up; body treatments: anatomy and physiology of the body; body massage; effects of massage on the body; massage treatment; modification of massage; heat therapy; infra-red and ultra-violet; infra-red and radiant heat; ultra-violet radiation; effects of heat and ultra-violet radiation; figure analysis; body electrical treatments, specialized treatments - galvanic; coping with cellulite; specialized treatments - faradism; nutrition; diet; exercise; floatation tank therapy; epilation: electrolysis; the endocrine system; structure of the hair and follicle; contra indications; client consultation; the skin; short wave diathermy; galvanic eletrolysis; ear piercing; manicure, pedicure and depilation: manicure; anatomy and physiology - hand and arm; nail disorders and diseases; manicure techniques; hand and nail treatments; false nails; pedicure; depilation; business management: careers in beauty; starting a business; finding the premises; business status; the business plan; business insurance; employing staff; the duties of an employer; advertising; record-keeping; banking procedures; tax, national insurance and VAT; the manager; stock control; increasing profit; the salon.