Beauty Specialist
The beauty industry is one of the biggest growth industries in the world. Training as a beauty specialist can lead to many career opportunities from working at home or as a mobile therapist to working in a salon, spa or on a cruise ship or in the retail industry as a cosmetic consultant or sales representative.
This course covers skin care, facials, eye treatments, make-up, manicure, pedicure and waxing. We have industry professionals with many years experience delivering practical sessions with a wealth of knowledge, industry tips and best practice for amazing results.
We use the world renowned skin care Dermalogica on this training course
Free Students Pack Value €380
Course Syllabus:
Unit 9: Skin Care and Eye Treatments
• Superficial and deep cleanse,
• Skin analysis, toning,
• Facial massage,
• Masks (clay, natural, commercial and specialised),
• Eyebrow and eyelash enhancement (tinting and eyebrow shaping).
Unit 10: Make-up
• Make-up selection and application for daytime, evening, special occasion,
• Bridal and corrective make-up techniques.
• Correct use of cosmetics according to skin type.
• Cosmetic science – products and ingredients.
Tips for applying make-up
Unit 11: Manicure and Pedicure
• Nail filing,
• Cuticle work,
• Massage and specialised treatments -hot oil,
- paraffin wax,
- hand mask,
- foot mask,
- exfoliation and thermal treatments
• Application of enamel and varnish including French polish.
Unit 12: Waxing
• Use of hot wax,
• Cool wax and sugaring,
• Pre/after wax lotions.
• Waxing of – lower leg,
- upper leg,
- bikini line,
- under arm,
- forearm,
- chin, lip and eyebrows.
Unit 22: Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
Anatomy and Physiology:
- Skin & nails
- Skeletal system
- Muscular System
- Circulatory System
- Lymphatic System
- Nervous System
- Pathologies of Skin diseases and disorders
Examinations and Certification
- Diploma awarded by ITEC
Cost of Course
Course Fee: €2,150 (inclusive of Exam Fee)
Free Students Pack Value €380
- Make up Kit & Brushes
- Manicure / Pedicure Kit
- Tunic
- Book for the course
- - The Art & Science of Beauty Therapy by Jane Foulston
- Course Manual
Examination
a) Practical examination on each unit
b) Theory examination:
1hr multiple choice questions on each unit
5 case studies on each unit
Each Student Requires
- 2 Pillows
- 2 Pillow Cases
- 2 Towels
- A uniform is required for the practical examination:
- Black Tunic ( provided by Holistic College Dublin)
- Black trousers
- Black footwear
Times & Dates
Starting Date: Thursday 15th April 2010 – Completion Date: September 2010
