Coursebook, Study Guide & License Exam Prep

3rd Edition 3-book set (textbook, study guide and exam prep)

Congratulations! You are about to start on a journey that can take you in many directions and holds the potential to make you a confident, successful professional in cosmetology. As a cosmetologist, you will become a trusted professional, the person your clients rely on to provide them with ongoing service, enabling them to look and feel their best. You will become as personally involved in your clients' lives as their physicians or dentists are, and with study and practice, you can be as much in demand as a well-regarded medical provider. - Preface.

MILADY STANDARD ESTHETICS FUNDAMENTALS, 11E International Edition is the essential source for basic esthetics training. This new edition builds upon Milady's strong tradition of providing students and instructors with the best beauty and wellness education tools for their future.The rapidly expanding field of esthetics has taken a dramatic leap forward in the past decade, and this up-to-date text plays a critical role in creating a strong foundation for the esthetics student. Focusing on introductory topics, including history and opportunities in skin care, anatomy and physiology, and infection control and disorders, it lays the groundwork for the future professional to build their knowledge.The reader can then explore the practical skills of a skin care professional, introducing them to the treatment environment, basic facial treatments, hair removal, and the technology likely to be performed in the salon or spa setting.

Step-by-step technicals: Photos and accompanying text help students visualize procedures as theymove through every step of a process. The easy-to-follow format significantly raises self-confidence, making a seamless transition to hands-on applications. Real-life scenarios: On the last page of every chapter, we offer students a chance to apply their new knowledge. Hypothetical scenarios require students to use decision making skills mastered in that chapter. It is a chance for students to mentally leave the classroom and envision themselves a ssuccessful professionals. Key concepts: Throughout each chapter, we use imaginative ways to call attention to key points. Look for colored text, bold print, bullets, and charts. These relate to important theories your students must remember and makes chapter review for tests much easier! Learning strategy: More complex technicals include a checkmark beside any step that calls for specific safety precautions. This indicates an ideal moment to check on a client's comfort level. - Publisher.