Level 3 Beauty Therapy For NVQ and VRQ Diploma

Summary:
This brand new textbook is written to cover all of the mandatory and optional units for Level 3 NVQ Beauty Therapy General and Massage routes, as well as Level 3 VRQ Beauty Therapy Techniques qualifications, Level 3 NVQ Nail Services and VRQs in Nail Technology. Level 3 Beauty Therapy presents the subject in a fresh, real-world context, giving you all the knowledge, practice and inspiration you need to succeed in this dynamic industry. With contributions from real industry role models, you will gain a real insight into the world of work.

The book will support all your learning and understanding, highlighting key information such as health and safety points and including guidance on assessment. Key technical terms are clearly explained and activities throughout each chapter provide opportunities to generate evidence for your portfolio. Brand new photographic step-by-steps of all the key treatments are included, and want to know more boxes will challenge, inspire and introduce you to new technologies.

• The only book written for both the new Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques VRQ Diplomas and Beauty Therapy Level 3 NVQs
• Contributions from real industry insiders
• Coverage of Level 3 Nail Services NVQ and the new Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
• Key technical terms clearly explained
• Brand new step-by-steps of all the key treatments
• Valuable Results Builder and Dynamic Learning digital support available, allowing you to track students' progress

Table of Contents:
Part 1: Before we start
Introduction
Guide to NVQ/SVQ and VRQ qualifications
Part 2: For the business
Chapter 1 Monitoring health and safety
Chapter 2 Promotional activities and selling products
Chapter 3 Contributing to an effective business
(Online chapter: Checking the likely success of a business idea)
Part 3: Essential knowledge
Chapter 4 Anatomy & physiology
Chapter 5 The principles of electricity and light
Part 4: With the client
Chapter 6 Professional practices: working with clients and colleagues
Chapter 7 Skin and body analysis
Chapter 8 Body electrical treatments
Chapter 9 Facial electrical treatments
Chapter 10 Electrical epilation
Chapter 11 Body massage treatments
Chapter 12 Indian head massage treatments
Chapter 13 Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Chapter 14 Stone therapy massage
(Online chapter: Eyelash extensions)
(Online chapter: UV tanning)
(Online chapter: Self-tanning)
(Online chapter: Intimate waxing)
(Online chapter: Nail technologies)
(Online chapter: Nail art)
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):

Judith Ifould is Programme Manager for Beauty Therapy, Nail Technologies and Complementary Therapies at Basingstoke College of Technology.

Emma Harrington is Co-ordinating Lecturer in Beauty Therapy and Nail Technologies at Basingstoke College of Technology.

Readership:
Level 3 NVQ and VRQ Diploma students, Level 3 Nail students and those following short 'single discipline' VRQ Beauty Therapy qualifications