Beauty Therapy: The Foundations by Lorraine Nordmann

Publication Date: 2007 (4th Edition) Number of Pages: 612 Cover: Paperback The only official guide for beauty therapists studying at level 2, Lorraine Nordmanns' best selling Beauty Therapy: The Foundations has been revised and restyled to ensure it remains the textbook of choice for all trainee therapists, whether studying at college, in work-based training or from home. This much loved textbook provides a complete guide to beauty therapy at level 2 and is packed full of practical and professional advice on how to handle clients, maintain a pleasant and safe working environment and perform all of the treatments you will be learning about on your course. Endorsed by both HABIA (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) and City & Guilds, you can be confident that Beauty Therapy: The Foundations will not only match your qualification perfectly, but will also give you the tools you need to give your learning that professional edge. BENEFITS & FEATURES • Every chapter is matched to a level 2 unit and has clear learning objectives for you to follow. • Full colour illustrations are included throughout, with photographs from key industry suppliers and 'equipment lists' highlight the essential equipment needed for treatments. • Multiple step-by-step photo sequences show you exactly how treatments are carried out, and provide a handy reference when treating clients yourself. • 'Record Cards' for you to use to practice recording vital client and treatment information. • Must-have 'treatment advice' highlighting important aftercare and health and safety advice. • Improved, easy to understand coverage of anatomy and physiology to help you get to grips with this difficult topic. • Assessments of knowledge and understanding at the end of every chapter to aid your revision and let you chart your own progress. • 'Activity Boxes', 'Tip Boxes', 'Health and Safety Boxes' and 'Outcome Boxes' summarise key information and make learning interactive and fun. • Key words are explained at the end of chapters, with a full glossary and index at the end of the book.