Entry Requirements

• The minimum age for entry to this beauty therapy diploma course is 18 years – no exceptions.
• No previous experience required, although a good general education is essential for this course.
• An excellent level of English is required to attend this course, you must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
• International students will be required to gain a ‘Standard Visitor Visa’ and pay the relevant International Student Fee for this course.
• If you have any medical conditions, please email contact@beauty-school.co.uk or call us on 020 3026 7453 BEFORE booking on to the course. This will allow us to discuss the practicalities of you completing the course. Failure to do so may result in you not being able to join the course.

What will You Learn

The modules covered in this syllabus are:

FACIALS AND SKINCARE

• Skin Analysis
• Cleansing, balancing, toning & moisturising
• Steaming, Extraction and Full Facial Massage
• Selecting, mixing and applying tailor-made face masques
• The theory in this module involves the anatomy & physiology of the upper torso; including the muscles, bones, blood and nerve supply
• Theory of the skin

WAXING

• Two different methods of hair removal; hot bees wax and cream strip wax
• Techniques for waxing all areas of the face and body
• Theory work on hair growth and patterns
• Post treatment care techniques
• Consultation and selling skills

LASH & BROW TREATMENTS

• Patch test techniques
• Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
• Eyelash perming techniques
• Eyebrow shaping

MANICURE & PEDICURE

• Maintenance and care techniques for the nails, the skin of the hands and feet
• The application of colour to the nails on both hands and feet
• French manicure and pedicure techniques
• Paraffin wax and warm oil treatments
• Theory of this unit includes an in-depth study of the structure of the nail as well as the anatomy and physiology of the rest of the lower leg and forearms

BODY MASSAGE

We have structured this module to bring you a wealth of valuable massage techniques that will set you at the cutting edge going into the industry. You will cover the following techniques;

• Swedish Body Massage
• Indian Head Massage

FACIAL ELECTROTHERAPY

This module will enable you to gain the knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of popular electrical and mechanical treatments for the face;

• Facial Faradic
• Vacuum Suction/Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage
• Micro-current/Non-Surgical Lift
• Facial Galvanic Treatments
• High-Frequency Facials
• Microdermabrasion

BODY ELECTROTHERAPY

This module will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of popular electrical and mechanical treatments for the body;

• G5 Massage
• Faradic/Slender-tone
• Vacuum Suction/Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage
• Micro-current/Non-Surgical Lift

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

• Contraindications to all treatments
• Client consultation & selling techniques
• Salon reception skills and management duties

COMMERCIAL SALON EXPERIENCE

IN THE Beauty London School

Included in the course students will also participate in our Beauty salon*. Giving newly qualified therapists the chance to work on paying clients in a commercial setting, this helps to boost the students confidence and competence in a real-life salon environment.

*Although the ‘normal’ study hours are 10am–5pm, you will also be required to practice your treatments in our student salon at the end of your class time, the salon is Monday to Fridays 10:00am-6pm.

Students will also receive an BLS Post Graduate Salon certificate, which is ideal for newly qualified therapists, giving them the edge when applying for jobs.

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a beauty therapist and salon managements . You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a beauty therapist. Career opportunities as a beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

Whether just starting out in your career, want a change of direction, or are returning to work, the Beauty Industry offers a wide choice of potential career pathways.

Open 7 days a week and in the evenings if you want to work full time or part time to fit in with your family, the beauty industry has a job there waiting for you…..and we guarantee you a job interview!

To work in the industry you must be qualified, and the courses and training we offer at LCBT are focused on ensuring you graduate with the qualifications and skills to move straight into the career pathway you decide on.

Many of our Graduate Therapists open their own Salons or Concessions in Hairdressers, or become Mobile Therapists, our Careers Advisors can help with what you need to do if this is your ambition.

• Working in commercial beauty salons/spas/cruise liners
• Working in a retail concession in a department store
• Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings