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Beauty Specialist: This course qualifies you as an Aesthetician, upon being awarded with your Diplomas you are a specialist in working with all treatments involving the face, hands and feet. Our Level 2 Diploma is a Level 4 Diploma on the Irish Framework. Holistic Massage: Our Level 3 Diploma course is a Level 5 Diploma on the Irish Framework, this course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body and gives learners a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area of the body which they will be a specialist in. Our Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage course includes Holistic Massage; incorporating 5 Classical Swedish massage movements in order to be able to treat the entire body.

Awarding Body's: 

Skin:
Detailed study of the skin and its appendages
Skin Analysis
Skin disorders
Contraindications to salon or home treatments
Disorders of the eyes and eyelid

Facial
Massage: Excluding any type of medical treatment
Theory and effects of massage
Contraindications to massage

Masks:
Theory of masks
Choice and use of Masks
Specialised facial treatments

Eye Treatments:
Eyebrow shaping
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
Contraindications to eyelash tinting
Eyelash perming theory

Manicure and Pedicure:
Structure of the  Nail Care 
Diseases and disorders
Manicure and pedicure procedure
Hand waxing
Hand peeling: oil manicure
Contraindications to manicure and pedicure

Make Up:
The practice and art of make-up
Corrective make-up
Colour planning and harmoning in make-up
Fixing and shaping artificial eyelashes
Eye make-up in all forms

Waxing:
Superfluous Hair Treatment: Theory and application of hot and cold wax
Honey wax
Depilatory creams
Bleaching
Contraindications to superfluous hair treatments

Tanning Techniques:
Application of tanning products
Body Exfoliation
Ageing skin, sun damage & pigmentations
Melanomas & moles
Importance of SPF Skin structure & function

Core Subjects:
Business Organisation Cosmetic Science First Aid Consultation/Client Care Ethics Salon procedure Management Client record cards Electricity Hygiene/ Sterilisation procedures Grooming

Syllabus Massage Section: (Theory and Practical)

History, theory & philosophy of Massage Effects
Benefits of Massage Theapeutic value
Technique of each of the five classical massage movements

Massage:
Client Consultation and Appropriate Legislation Professional conduct
Contraindications to treatments
Understanding the importance of and how to conduct follow-up treatments
Knowledge of other Complementary therapies available
Planning an appropriate treatment programme for a client Anatomy & Physiology
Homecare advice

Anatomy & Physiology 
The Skin
The Cell
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Nerveous System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System

Core Subjects:
Business Organisation
Cosmetic Science
First Aid
Consultation/Client Care
Ethics
Salon procedure
Management
Client record cards
Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures
Grooming