Beauty Therapy

Doing this beauty therapy course is an excellent way to build the skills, knowledge and confidence you will need to succeed in the beauty industry. You will be more than ready to work in a beauty salon having completed our course or eventually you may even want to run your own beauty business.

Doing our beauty therapy course you will learn the skills you will need to be a success in the beauty business either part-time or as a full-time professional. Beauty products, equipment and treatments are all covered in this course as you learn all about the beauty business. Helping you throughout your own beauty therapy tutor will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and with your coursework right through to the successful completion of you studies. You will complete a number of multiple choice test papers as you progress through your course. Practical assessments will be completed from home. Remember you do not need any previous experience to take this course.

• Learn all about facial treatments.
• Visit a beauty salon and write a report on your visit.
• Learn how to apply make-up.
• Pedicures and manicures will be covered in detail.

Having carefully completed our beauty therapy course you could go about setting up your own, small beauty business or commence working in a beauty salon.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this Beauty Therapy course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Detailed Content

Unit 1: Principles and Practices of Beauty Treatments

• Introduction to the Scope and Range of Beauty Treatments
  • Overview of the Beauty Industry
  • Product Sales
  • Professional Beauty Treatments
  • Providing Beauty Therapy Treatments
  • “Regular” Beauty Business
• Legal and Professional Framework
  • Legal Framework
  • Health and Safety Legislation
  • Consumer Protection
  • Employment Legislation
  • Professional Framework
• Controlling the Treatment Environment
  • Workplace Procedures
  • Health and Safety
• Career Opportunities in the Beauty Business
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Qualifications
  • Career Paths
  • Career Development

Unit 2: Basic Skin Care and Facials

• Structure and Functions of the Skin
  • The Epidermis
  • The Dermis
  • Subcutaneous Layer
  • The Skin as a Temperature Regulator
  • The High-fibre Skin
  • Free Radicals
  • Skin on the Attack
  • Protection from Disease
• Positive and Negative Effects of Lifestyle Behaviours on the Skin
• Physical and Physiological Effects of Ageing
  • Changes in Skin Structure
  • Skin Condition
  • Skin Tone
  • Skin Colour
  • Muscles of the Face, Head and Neck
  • Nerves
  • Bone Structure
  • Blood Supply
• Skin Analysis
  • Basic Skin Types
  • Ethnic Skin Types
  • Characteristics of Skin by Facial Area
  • Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
  • Contra-indications to Beauty Treatments
  • Allergies
• Basic Skin Care
  • Cleansers
  • Exfoliants
  • Toners
  • Moisturisers
  • Face Masks
  • Eye Care
  • Neck Care
  • Lip Care
  • Sun Care
  • Caring for Black Skin
• Providing a Basic Facial
  • Preparing for Treatment
  • Preparing the Client
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Cleansing the Skin
  • Examining and Assessing the Skin
  • Deep Cleanse
  • Removing Skin Blockages
  • Exfoliating
  • Facial Massage
  • Applying a Face Mask
  • Recording Results

Unit 3: Make-Up

• Choosing and Using Make-Up Products
  • Foundations
  • Face Powder
  • Contour Cosmetics
  • Corrective Make-Up
  • Eye Cosmetics
  • Lip Make-Up
• Make-Up Services
  • Effects of Lighting on Make-Up
  • Colour Theory
  • Basic Day Make-Up
  • “Evening” and “Special Occasion” Make-Up
• Providing a Make-Up treatment
  • Preparing for Treatment
  • Establishing the Make-Up Brief
  • Examining and Assessing the Face for Make-Up
  • Designing the Make-Up
  • Applying the Make-Up
  • Recording Results
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Contra-actions to Make-Up

Unit 4: Basic Manicures and Pedicures

• Structure and Growth of the Nails
  • Structure of the Nail Unit and Surrounding Structures
  • The process of Nail Growth
• Diseases and Disorders of the Nails, Hands and Feet
  • Nail Diseases and Disorders
  • Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
• Choosing and Using Manicure and Pedicure Products
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Nail Polish Thinner
  • Cuticle Cream
  • Cuticle Remover
  • Buffing Paste
  • Nail Polishes, Base-Coats and Top-Coats
  • Moisturising Cream and Lotion
  • Additional Items
• Providing Basic Manicure and Pedicure Treatments
  • Examining and Assessing the Condition of the Hands, Feet and Nails
  • Hygiene Precautions
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Recording Results
  • Contra-actions to Manicures and Pedicures
  • Home Care Advice

How distance learning worksYour Own Beauty Therapy tutor

As a Kilroy's College student, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who works with you throughout your course, providing expert guidance and tuition. With your experienced and qualified Beauty Therapy specialist as your tutor, you will be in "a class of one" but you will never be on your own.

Continuous Assessment

An assignment is completed at the end of each study unit and sent to your tutor at the college. Helpful comments accompany each corrected assignment as they are promptly returned to you with your next study unit. You will receive regular feedback and encouragement from your tutor throughout your course, which helps to ensure the successful completion of your studies.

Private and Confidential

Any correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.

Your Course Textbook

"A practical guide to beauty therapy level 2", an excellent textbook, will be sent to you with your first study unit. The author of your course is also the author of this textbook. Studying this course, you will therefore find this textbook to be a very useful source of additional information. You will keep it as a valuable and permanent reference long after your course is completed. Other texts are also recommended.

College Diploma

A Kilroy's College Diploma is awarded to students based on their work throughout their course. You will receive your Kilroy's College Diploma in Beauty Therapy on the successful completion of all your assignments.

About the Future

Many of our students currently employed have received a promotion or an increase in salary, as a direct result of completing a Kilroy's College course. Many students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. So if you don't have time for evening classes or you would prefer to study at home at your own pace, this Beauty Therapy course could be perfect for you.

Distance Learning Advantages

• You don't need to take time off from work or other personal commitments as this Beauty Therapy course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home.
• You can start studying at any time as the college is open all year round.
• Because you study from home it offers you valuable savings in time and transportation.
• There is no pressure on time, no age limits and no previous experience is required.
• You will be in "a class of one" with your own tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in Beauty Therapy, and your tuition is private and confidential.
• You will receive everything you need to get started in your student study pack.
• You will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in Beauty Therapy in recognition of your educational achievement, on the successful completion of your course.

Delivery Method:
Correspondence

Private tutor: Yes

Duration: 12 months