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Practical skincare training you can put to work straight away
This two day course is built around one goal, getting you confident enough to deliver a full professional facial from your very first client. You'll cover everything from consultation and skin assessment through to massage technique, mask application and aftercare, giving you a solid foundation whether you're starting out in skincare or adding facials to an existing treatment portfolio.
An Anatomy and Physiology qualification can be studied alongside this course. A basic understanding of the head, skull and skin is recommended before you start.
Start with consultation and assessment
You'll learn how to run a thorough client consultation, spot contra-indications and contra-actions, and carry out a proper facial examination, so you know exactly how to read a client's skin and plan a treatment safely around it.
- Client consultation and professional communication
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Facial examination and skin disease awareness
- Basic anatomy and physiology related to the skin
Then build your treatment skills
The rest of the course is hands on. You'll practise face, neck and shoulder massage, lymphatic drainage technique, mask preparation and application, and how to use steaming equipment safely, alongside the product knowledge to match treatments to different skin types.
- Face, neck and shoulder massage technique
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Preparing and applying facial masks
- Product usage and benefits for different skin types
- Using steaming equipment safely
- Aftercare advice, health, safety and hygiene practices
Everything you need to know before you book
Your route into advanced skincare and aesthetics
Once you've completed this course, you'll have the grounding to progress onto a wider range of advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments, including:
Questions we get asked most
Do I need any experience before I book?+
No previous skincare or beauty experience is needed. This course is designed to take you from the basics through to a full professional facial treatment.
Do I need Anatomy and Physiology before I start?+
A basic understanding of the head, skull and skin is recommended, but Anatomy and Physiology can be studied alongside this course rather than completed first. You can book our Anatomy and Physiology online course to study at your own pace.
What will I be able to do once I've finished?+
By the end of the two days you'll be able to run a full client consultation, assess the skin, and deliver a complete professional facial including massage, lymphatic drainage and mask application, along with the aftercare advice you'll give every client.
What can I progress onto after this course?+
This course is a strong foundation for advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments including Advanced Facial Therapy, Microdermabrasion, Aromatherapy Facials and Electrical Facial Treatments. It can also be incorporated into a full VTCT qualification pathway, so speak to your tutor about your next step.
Where does the course take place?+
This course runs at our Gloucester academy. Available dates are shown above, so pick the one that works best for you before booking.
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Spaces at our Gloucester academy are limited, so book early to secure your place.
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