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Professional Beauty Therapy: Level 3, 5th Edition

Lorraine Nordmann

  • Copyright 2016
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Fully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards, this 5th Edition of the bestselling textbook, Professional Beauty Therapy: Level 3 by Lorraine Nordmann, has been restructured and updated to reflect the changing needs of the beauty industry and students working towards their Level 3 qualification. \n\nWritten in Nordmann's trademark engaging and professional style this trusted and respected book is the only Level 3 textbook endorsed by VTCT, and is a must-have for any advanced beauty therapy student. \n\nIt is suitable for those studying for the Level 3 qualification with all awarding associations.\n\nNew to this Edition\n\nNew 'Business of Beauty Therapy' chapter includes coverage of employment opportunities, the skills, values and behaviours that underpin the delivery of beauty therapy treatments; plus the all-important legal side of the business, promotion, stock control, sustainability and ethics.\n\nExtended 'Science of Beauty Therapy' chapter with in-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology, electrical and cosmetic science knowledge that you will need for your Level 3 qualification.Fully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards, this 5th Edition of the bestselling textbook, Professional Beauty Therapy: Level 3 by Lorraine Nordmann, has been restructured and updated to reflect the changing needs of the beauty industry and students working towards their Level 3 qualification. \n\nWritten in Nordmann's trademark engaging and professional style this trusted and respected book is the only Level 3 textbook endorsed by Habia and VTCT, and is a must-have for any advanced beauty therapy student. \n\nIt is suitable for those studying for the Level 3 qualification with all awarding associations.\n\nNew to this Edition\n\nNew 'Business of Beauty Therapy' chapter includes coverage of employment opportunities, the skills, values and behaviours that underpin the delivery of beauty therapy treatments; plus the all-important legal side of the business, promotion, stock control, sustainability and ethics.\n\nExtended 'Science of Beauty Therapy' chapter with in-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology, electrical and cosmetic science knowledge that you will need for your Level 3 qualification.

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Lorraine Nordmann

Lorraine Nordmann has worked in beauty therapy education for over 40 years as a practitioner, educator and assessor, in quality assurance roles at various colleges for an awarding organisation, Curriculum Leader and Head of Department. She has been involved in developing several awarding organisations’ curricula up to Foundation degree level, creating rigorous assessment materials aligned to the curriculum level of study, related National Occupational Standards (NOS) and current industry commercial protocols, following the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. In more recent years Lorraine has brought her experience of the education sector and resource development, including remote learning digital resources, to her work with HABIA (the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Skills Sector Body) as an assessor for its activities. These are aimed at training providers and those delivering continuing professional development courses. Lorraine is President of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) providing professional updates for education members in collaboration with industry, through webinars and in-person activities. Student competitions are an important part of her work and Lorraine has had the opportunity to develop these, ensuring they comply with industry best practice and challenge learners to reach their potential.

Table of Contents

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1 The Business of Beauty Therapy
2 The Science of Beauty Therapy
3 Consultation Practice and Techniques
4 Facial and Body Electrical Treatments
5 Electrical epilation
6 Body Massage: Manual and Gyratory Techniques
7 Massage Using Pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils
8 Stone Therapy Treatments
9 Indian Head Massage
10 Self-tanning
11 Male and Female Intimate Waxing

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MindTap Beauty Therapy is a personalised digital teaching experience for Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications from VTCT. It encourages students to analyse, apply, and improve thinking, allowing the educator to measure skills and outcomes with ease. \n\nBuilt upon authoritative content and mapped to the VTCT qualifications, MindTap Beauty Therapy guides students through a single learning path where they interact with learning tools \u2014readings, multimedia, activities and assessments\u2014in a read, watch and do format. \nEducators can personalise the experience by customising existing content or by adding their own content directly into the Learning Path, delivering a seamless student experience that aligns exactly with the way they teach the course.