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Points Status
90-100 EXCELLENT
80-89 GOOD
70-79 SATISFACTORY
69 and Below UNSATISFACTORY

SKIN CARE COURSE

Description:
This course, which is taught in English, is a study of the artistic and scientific principles of skin care, its theory,
concepts, and applications. The course will prepare you for the fastest growing area of the cosmetology industry,
and includes the study of skin, analysis of skin types and condition, as well as how to apply makeup for all
occasions. In addition, maintenance and corrective facial treatments, facial massage techniques, spa body services,
product knowledge, hair removal, aromatherapy, reflexology, sales techniques and communication skills are
included.

The first three hundred hours of the course, the student is designated “junior” status. Junior students receive
instruction in the basic methods of areas covered in the course.
No previous knowledge of any aspect of aesthetics is required or assumed. Students learn through a combination of
lectures, demonstrations and hand-on practical experiences, working on fellow students. Students wear white
uniforms and white lab coats throughout the course.

The second three hundred hours of the course is the student’s “senior” status. Senior students perform aesthetic
services on clients while continuing theory and practical assignments. The clinic is a controlled educational
environment, which strives to reflect as realistically as possible a modern spa environment. During this phase of the
course, the student is guided in gaining experience to development and perfect the skills previously acquired, as well
as speed, confidence, salesmanship, customer relations skills and professionalism required for success in the
professional spa environment. Senior students often receive tips from their clients who are satisfied with spa services
provided. Senior students wear pins designating their “senior” status on their white uniforms.

Skin Care Course Goals:

Upon completion of this course, the student shall have demonstrated competencies required to pass the State Board
examination and the ability to:

1. Analyze skin and recognize disorders
2. Perform effective client consultation
3. Apply products for the improvement of the skin’s treatments
4. Apply products for the improvement of the skin’s histology
5. Apply the knowledge gained for the safe use of product ingredients chemistry of the product
6. Recommend prescriptions for home care
7. Apply sales techniques for effective retailing
8. Perform facial massage techniques
9. Apply makeup for daywear and eveningwear
10. Apply make-up relative to facial features and proportions
11. Perform hair removal techniques (excluding electrolysis)
12. Apply the basic principles of aromatherapy
13. Perform sanitation and disinfecting techniques and procedures for equipment and
supplies
14. Apply safety and sanitary measures for the protection of the client, the salon, and
the public
15. Fill out a job application, complete a resume, and seek employment

Skin Care Course Format:

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