Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists, A: Volume 1: Face, Hands and Feet

Winyard, G.

ISBN 10: 058224790X / ISBN 13: 9780582247901

Published by Longman, 1996

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs5586549838

Synopsis:

Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists Volume One introduces the basics of anatomy, physiology and electrophysics for the face, hands and feet. It includes the theory behind the technical aspects necessary to ensure a professional approach, and provides a framework for the reader to improve technique and experience in order to assess new procedures, products and equipment as they emerge.

From the Back Cover: A Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists provides, in two volumes, the most comprehensive guide available for trainee and professional beauty therapists in colleges and in the salon. It explains the fundamental techniques and application of the various treatments available today.

Volume One introduces the basics of anatomy, physiology and electrophysics for the face, hands and feet. It includes the theory behind the technical aspects necessary to ensure a professional approach, and provides a framework for the reader to improve technique and experience in order to assess new procedures, products and equipment as they emerge.

This second edition has been revised to fully meet the requirements of NVQ Beauty Therapy courses and references to such are highlighted in the text. The book has also been thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances in the science of beauty therapy and incorporates numerous new diagrams and photographs to demonstrate massage techniques.

Topics discussed include:

the salon, its layout and suggested equipment, health and safety, security and hygiene

the reception area and responsibilities of the receptionist

a detailed study of the skin, its structure, function and condition, and the factors which influence the type of treatment used

cosmetic product knowledge

simple and corrective make-up and remedial camouflage

types of massage

mask therapy

the use of electrical equipment

nail structure, disorders and diseases, care of the hands and feet, and manicure and pedicure

wax depilation

heat and ultra-violet treatments

This is a core introductory text for students of NVQ courses in Beauty Therapy (C&G 3028), BTEC NC/D and HNC/D Beauty Therapy courses, International Health and Beauty Council Beauty Therapist Certificates and International Beauty Therapy Diplomas. It will also be an excellent reference book for qualified health and beauty therapists.

Also available:
A Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists Volume Two: The Body

Gaynor Winyard is a past Chairman of the Society of Health and Beauty Therapists and owner and Director of Stobo Castle Health Spa, Peebleshire, Scotland. She is a member of the Advisory Committees for Beauty Therapy at Newcastle College, two Scottish colleges and also a member of the SCOTVEC Validation Panels for HND courses in Beauty Therapy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Guide for Health and Beauty Therapists, A: ...
Publisher: Longman
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition