This textbook is the perfect accompaniment to the level 2 VRQ diploma in beauty therapy. The book will help students with all necessary practical skills, as well as detailing all essential knowledge in clear language.

Our fully updated Student Book for VRQs will ensure that students have everything they need for the new qualification.

Matched to the 2004 standards, this handbook contains comprehensive coverage of the Beauty Therapy, Body Massage and Spa pathways. It includes step-by-step photographs for every procedure to help students learn the skills they need.

“Designed to closely match the content of many of the mandatory units of Level 2 Nails qualifications, each chapter will guide you through what you need to know and how to prepare for assessment. General topics such as health and safety, client care and promoting products and services are all covered in the context of nail services. The practical skills required to provide manicure and pedicure treatments, nail art and nail enhancement are also explored in detail and illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos.” –back cover.

Including step-by-step instructions and lots of activities to help students build their portfolio, this introduction to beauty therapy continually tests knowledge and understanding so that candidates can develop the skills they need the achieve success at S/NVQ level 2.

Fully updated to reflect the latest Hairdressing Standards from Habia, this new edition of the bestselling Candidate Handbook is an essential companion for anyone working towards the Level 2 NVQ, SVQ or Apprenticeship with any awarding body (such as City & Guilds and VTCT).

Written specially for the new Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy, this book will provide your learners with everything they need to know to succeed in their studies. Complementing quality teaching, this textbook covers all the knowledge required for each unit, as well as illustrating practical skills with industry quality photographic illustrations. - Carefully matched to the requirements of the new qualification, this comprehensive textbook will provide you and your learners with all the guidance you need through this period of transition, in clear and accessible language. - Ensures learners can visualise all the necessary practical skills with over 1000 industry quality photographs. - Provides invaluable guidance on preparing for the new written exams and practical synoptic end test.