ITEC & CIBTAC Beauty therapy Evening Course January 2022

Entry Level: Leaving Certificate standard or an equal standard of education is required for this course, however experience will be considered for mature students who wish to return to study.

A person displaying a high level of interpersonal skills in particular excellent communication and listening skills, patience, tact and diplomacy and time keeping and a well groomed appearance is an advantage.

Syllabus:

• Anatomy & physiology: general study of the subjects to include cells, tissues and the main systems of the body, concentration on the face, head and neck areas.

• Skin: study of the structure and function of the skin, including skin disorders and diseases.

• Cleansing and toning: use of milks and creams, facial steamers and preparation of masks and their uses

• Facial massage: full facial massage sequence from the décolleté right up to the scalp

• Eye treatments: eyebrow shaping, eyelash and eyebrow tinting.

• Electrical treatments: in include steam and ozone, high frequency, galvanic, vacuum suction, infra red, radiant heat, ultra-violet and faradism.

• Make up: the practice and art of day, evening, special occasion and bridal make up. Corrective techniques, colour planning and preparation of the skin prior to application.

• Manicure and pedicure: structure of the nail, nail diseases and disorders, manicure and pedicure procedure, hand and foot massage.

• Waxing: Depilatory waxing, warm strip wax technique and hot/film peel off wax technique for sensitive areas of the body.

• General: first aid, hygiene, business management, professional ethics, consultation, electricity.