Face to Face Beauty Short Courses

Nail Technology

Level:: Diploma

Duration:: 15 x 3.5 hour sessions

Cost:: R6 000

Course Objectives:: This course will provide opportunities for the learner to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Nail Technician.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Theory of all treatments as well as the anatomy of the nail
Contra-indications and recognition of skin diseases and disorders
Skills required to successfully perform treatments

Consult and advise clients on treatments
Extend and maintain nails
Performing all three nail systems, gel, acrylic and fibre / silk

Manicure & Pedicure

Level:: Certificate

Duration:: 8 x 3.5 hour sessions

Cost:: R 3500.00

Course Objectives:: One of the most basic requirements for any nail and beauty salon, is to know how to treat the hands and feet. This course will enable you to deliver the ultimate pedicure for each client as well as care for the natural nails to optimize growth and strength.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Theory on Anatomy & Physiology
Bed and trolley set-up
Consultation techniques
Full Manicure sequence including filing, cuticle work, hand massage and painting
Full Pedicure sequence including exfoliation, hard skin removal, caring for the toe nails, foot massage and painting

Hot oil Manicure
French painting
Paraffin Wax Procedure for hands and feet
How to customize your treatment to suit your clients needs
Treatment progression and treatment planning
Aftercare & Homecare advice

Skin Care & Eye Therapy

Level:: Certificate

Duration:: 10 – 12 x 3.5 hour sessions

Cost:: R 6000.00; Course Objectives:

This course will equip you with the skills needed to treat the skin holistically, incorporating effective results for overall wellbeing and improvement of the skin.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Cosmetic Science (ingredients and their effects)
Anatomy & Physiology of the skin
Cleansing & Toning Sequence
Moisturizing
Exfoliation, steaming and theory on chemical peeling
Commercial & Clay Masking
Eye Lash and Brow tinting
Eye brow shaping

Bed and room set-up for the ultimate ambiance
Facial relaxing massage sequence
Client consultation techniques
Skin Analysis & Treating specific skin conditions
Treating skin diseases and disorders effectively
Treatment progression and treatment planning
Aftercare and homecare advice (increase your retail!)

Eyelash Extension

Level:: Certificate
Duration:

3 x 3.5 hour Sessions

Cost:: R 2900.00 (excludes linen)

Course Objectives:

Individual eye lashes are placed on each individual hair strand and it is used to accentuate the eye shape, facial features as well as overall beauty.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Theory on Anatomy & Physiology
Theory on eyelashes
Eye diseases and disorders
Client preparation and bed set-up
Client consultation techniques

Practical application technique
Fill and maintenance technique
Homecare and aftercare procedures
Treatment planning and progression

Waxing

Level:: Certificate

Duration:: 8 x 3.5 hour Sessions

Cost:: R 4500.00

Course Objectives:: Hair removal is one of the most profitable treatments that can be offered by any skincare clinic. The art of waxing and hair removal has been practiced for many years, and is a treatment that can be offered throughout the year to all clients and ensures constant flow of income for your business.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Theory on Anatomy & Physiology
Preparation of your client and bed set-up
Consultation techniques
Differences between wax formulations (hot wax, strip wax and film wax)
Strip wax procedures (including legs, arms and facial area’s)

Hot wax procedures (including bikini, underarm and facial area)
Film Wax procedures (including bikini, underarm and facial area)
Treatment planning and treatment progression
Aftercare and homecare procedures

Swedish & Relax / Holistic Massage

Level:: Certificate

Duration:: 8 x 3.5 hour Sessions

Cost:

R 4000.00

Course Objectives:

Swedish massage is an ancient practice of massage used to treat the body holistically – mind, body and soul. This course will enable you to incorporate relaxation into your treatment room and can be used a as a tool to upsell your existing treatments.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Theory on Anatomy & Physiology
Client consultation
Preparation of client and bed set-up
Different Massage mediums

Different Massage techniques
How to adapt your sequence to client needs
Treatment progression
Aftercare and homecare procedures

Aromatherapy

Level:: Certificate

Duration:

8 x 3.5 hour Sessions

Cost:

R 4900.00

Course Objectives:: Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for their therapeutic properties. The oils are used for treating medical and non-medical conditions. This is a great add-on to any swedish relax body massage.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS

Theory on Anatomy & Physiology
History and origins of Aromatherapy
Essential oils – history and origin
Bed and trolley set-up
Consultation techniques
Other complimentary treatments
Blending and synergy of blends

Treating specific diseases and disorders
Base oils – effects and uses
Treatment sequence
Posture and stance
Treatment progression and planning
Aftercare and homecare advice

Reflexology

Level:: Certificate

Duration:: 10 x 3.5 hour Sessions

Cost:: R 4000.00

Course Objectives:: Reflexology is a theory and therapy that uses the feet to treat the whole body. By manipulating, and applying pressure to certain parts of the feet, the whole body can be ‘re-turned’ and brought back into balance.

COURSE CONTENT & SUBJECTS:

Introduction to Reflexology
Anatomy & Physiology of the feet
History of Reflexology
Mapping the feet and the body
Foot reading and colour symbology
Warm-up technique

Reflexology sequence
Treating specific diseases and disorders
Referral areas
Treatment progression and planning
Aftercare and homecare advice