Fully updated and aligned to the latest industry standards, this 8th edition of Lorraine Nordmanns bestselling title has been written to reflect the current educational landscape and training routes in beauty therapy and the needs of those wishing to enter the sector.
Lorraine Nordmann applies her meticulous professionalism to ensure that this highly trusted and respected textbook engages and provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to develop excellence in their work role and within the beauty industry workplace.
A core textbook in beauty therapy for over 25 years, it is suitable for anyone studying for a Level 2 or equivalent qualification with all awarding organisations. It also has a companion website providing additional content and incremental curriculum updates.
1. The Business of Beauty
2. The Science of Beauty Therapy
3. Consultation Practice
4. Facial and Massage Therapy Treatments
5. Eyelash and Eyebrow Services
6. Make-up Application Services
7. Hand, Foot and Nail Services
8. Waxing and Hair Removal Services
Lorraine Nordmann has worked in beauty therapy education for over 40 years as a practitioner, educator and assessor, in quality assurance roles at various colleges for an awarding organisation, Curriculum Leader and Head of Department. She has been involved in developing several awarding organisations curricula up to Foundation degree level, creating rigorous assessment materials aligned to the curriculum level of study, related National Occupational Standards (NOS) and current industry commercial protocols, following the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. In more recent years Lorraine has brought her experience of the education sector and resource development, including remote learning digital resources, to her work with HABIA (the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Skills Sector Body) as an assessor for its activities. These are aimed at training providers and those delivering continuing professional development courses. Lorraine is President of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) providing professional updates for education members in collaboration with industry, through webinars and in-person activities. Student competitions are an important part of her work and Lorraine has had the opportunity to develop these, ensuring they comply with industry best practice and challenge learners to reach their potential.
