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Previous Edition: ©2013
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Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th Edition
It starts with a passion and becomes a thriving career. For esthetics programs up to 600 hours.: Available in print and on CIMA.
Celebrate students’ passion while ensuring they acquire the essential skills and knowledge to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. This latest edition is designed to be inclusive, diverse, and representative, catering to the needs of every student.
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Esthetics: Fundamentals Topics
- Career Opportunities and History of Esthetics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
- Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
- Skin Analysis
- Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection
- The Treatment Room
- Facial Treatments
- Facial Massage
- Facial Devices and Technology
- Hair Removal
- Makeup Essentials
- Advanced Topics and Treatments
Foundations Topics
- Life Skills
- Professional Image
- Communicating for Success
- The Healthy Professional
- Infection Control
- Chemistry and Chemical Safety
- Electricity and Electrical Safety
- Career Planning
- On the Job
- The Beauty Business
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Esthetics and Foundations Course Management Guides – Now Available in English and Spanish
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- Over 3 hours of content and features 37 modern videos
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Videos Includes:
INFECTION CONTROL
- Handling an Exposure Incident: Employee Injury
- Handling an Exposure Incident: Client Injury
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Nonporous, Reusable Items
- Proper Hand Washing
PRE-SERVICE
- Prepare Your Treatment Room
- Prepare the Client for Treatment
POST-SERVICE
- Post-service
BASIC FACIAL
- Facial Cleansing
- Skin Analysis
- Exfoliation
- Cotton Mummy Mask
- Facial Massage
- Steaming
- Extractions
- Masks
- Wrap Up
FACIAL TECHNOLOGY
- High Frequency
- Galvanic Treatment
WAX
- Infection Control
- Do’s & Don’ts of Waxing
- Setup and Clean Up of the Wax Treatment Room
- Consultation
- Eyebrow Tweezing
SOFT WAX
- Leg Waxing
- American Style Bikini Wax
- Men’s Back Wax
HARD WAX
- Eyebrow Waxing
- Lip Waxing
- Axilla Waxing
MASKS
- Sheet Mask
- Enzyme Mask
- Back Facial with Enzyme Mask
MAKEUP
- Makeup Application
- Lash Application
- Lash and Brow Tinting
ADVANCED TREATMENTS
- Glycolic Peel
- Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion