This guide to the knowledge and skills required by beauty therapists treating the face, hands and feet, takes the integrated approach required by modern beauty-therapy courses. Scientific principles are not separated from practice, but are introduced and thoroughly covered when necessary, to underpin practical treatments. Suitable for NVQ Level 2 and BTEC and C&G courses in beauty therapy, the book encourages the development of selling skills and professional attitudes.
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Revised, rewritten and updated throughout, this new edition of Janet Simms' market-leading text is essential reading for all trainee beauty therapists. Retaining its familiar and accessible style, the book fully matches all the requirements of the latest NVQ standards, as well as providing additional coverage of key areas of interest and coverage of the Key Skills.
A Practical Guide to Beauty Therapy, 2nd edition provides:
an emphasis on the development of practical skills
a clear explanation of everything the student needs to know
self-check questions to enhance student learning
specific coverage of health and safety
Good Practice points to highlight areas of safe, professional practice
a focus on key terms and concepts
opportunities for developing Key Skills competence
additional coverage of selling products and services
material for students wishing to know more about nail extensions
A Practical Guide to Beauty Therapy, 2nd edition will prove invaluable to all NVQ Beauty Therapy candidates at level 2, and all students of City and Guilds, EDEXEL (BTEC) ITEC AND IHBC beauty courses.
Also available from Nelson Thornes Publishers:
Health and Beauty Therapy: A Practical Approach for NVQ level 3
Good Practice in Salon Management
Dawn Mernagh-Ward and Jennifer Cartwright
Massage and Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach for NVQ Level 3
Lyn Goldberg
Electro-epilation: A Practical Approach for NVQ Level 3
Gill Morris, Elizabeth Cartwright and Michelle Sullivan
Reflexology: A Practical Approach
Vicki Pitman, with Kay MacKenzie
For a full list of beauty therapy and hairdressing titles please telephone 01242 267271.
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