advanced aesthetics

Professionalism & Business

* Professional Ethics
* The study of Code of Ethics for Aestheticians.
* Analysis of professional conduct in business practices, handling clients,
co-workers and employers.
* Establishing a visual professional image and professional working environment.
* Employee vs employer
* Starting a small business

Hygiene

* Sanitation and sterilization according to Health Canada
* Identification of chemical agents for sterilization.
* Application of methods to promote good health for both clients and employees.
* Analysis of the different types of bacteria, their classifications and prevention.

Anatomy and Physiology of Skin and Human Body

* Discovery of the structure and composition of the skin.
* Skin nourishment
* Skin functions
* Skin reactions to pressure, pain, touch and temperature.
* Functions of body organs.
* Circulatory, respiratory nervous system.
* Endocrine, excretory systems.
* Skeletal systems.

Skin Analysis and Skin disorders

* Anatomy and physiology of skin.
* Identification of all sebaceous skin and problems related to oil.
* Sudoriferous problems related to perspiration.
* Identification of skin conditions and their treatment.
* Recognition of abnormal pigmentation’s of the skin.
* Analysis of different skin types using the most advanced equipment.

Facial Therapy

* Basic and specialized facial corrective treatments for adolescents,
mature skins, women and men.
* Set up of the proper facial room.
* Client information and record keeping.
* Client release forms.
* Skin cleansing techniques for variety of skin types.
* Exfoliation of skin using manual, mechanical brushing, organic exfoliants
and towel applications.
* Enzymatic masks for sensitive skins.
* Safe Extractions
* Ampoule application using tapotement method.
* Specialized mask application which will include ready prepared masks and
custom-made by student.
* Eye treatments. neck treatments.
* Product knowledge for all skin types and skin treatments.
* Follow-up procedures on treatments to establish a client base

Spa Body Therapy

* Client and room preparation for Spa Treatments in wet rooms.
* Room preparation without availability of wet rooms or shower facility.
* Back facials for clients with back acne
* Body dry brush exfoliation
* Salt-glow exfoliation
* Detoxifying anti-cellulite mud wraps
* Sunless tanning techniques
* Advanced Vichy treatments done at a working Spa
* Advanced Hydrotherapy treatments done at a working Spa
* Advanced Heat therapies

Massage Therapy

* Movements will include effleurage, cupping, hacking and banging.
* Client consultation, professional client preparation and room setup.
* Swedish Relaxation Full Body Massage Technique
* Swedish Relaxation Back & Neck Massage Technique
* Full Body Light massage for product application for Spa treatments
* Facial Viennese Massage for face, neck and decollotté is taught to encourage
absorption of ampoules for specialized face treatments,
* Lymph drainage of face for removal of toxins for oily and acneic skins.
* Hand & Arm massage for Manicures
* Foot Massage for pedicures
* Scalp Massage and its importance of scalp circulation for healthy hair growth

Hair Removal & Speed Waxing

* Discussion of permanent and temporary hair removal technique
and practices and their effect on the skin
* Client consultation and waxing evaluation
* Client and room preparation
* Bacteriology & Sterilization
* Hot body waxing with strips
* Warm facial waxing without strips
* Client follow-up treatment
* Product knowledge in waxing
* Pressure in alleviating pain.
* Facial waxing of brow, face sides, chin, upper lip and neck .
* Body waxing includes underarm, bikini areas, stomach, legs, arms, chest ,
back, toes and fingers.

Manicures, Spa Hand Treatments, Hand Care

* Nail filing as compared to finger shape
* Cuticle pushing and its removal by cutting.
* Knowledge of all instruments
* Products include: softeners, cuticle oils, massage creams, moisturizers.
* Regular manicures, mini manicures,
* Paraffin moisturizing manicures
* French manicures
* Men’s manicures.
* Advanced Spa Manicure treatments
* Advanced Sea -salt glow Manicures
* Sanitation and sterilization of all instruments

Nail Extensions

* Fiberglass extentions & tips, blending techniques
* Fibreglass repairs
* U.V.Gel sculpting
* U.V. Gel Overlays
* U.V. Gel repairs
* U.V. Gel American French Colour overlays
* Gel on toes
* Safe removal of gels and fiberglass
* Nail art

Pedicures & Chiropody

* An in depth study of callous skin removal through callous cutting
and pedi-wand sanding.
* Mini- top and min-bottom pedicures.
* Paraffin moisturizing treatments for feet
* Advanced Foot spa treatments
* Advanced Foot Spa Masks for detoxification
* Sanitation of various foot baths according to Health Canada
* Sterilization methods accepted by Health Canada

Nail Disorders and Diseases

* Disorders of skin and nails on hands and feet
* Their recognition
* Their recommended treatment.

Hair Histology

* Composition of hair
* Location on the body
* How it is nourished and its growth cycle

Muscular System

* Study of muscular system, how muscles can be stimulated by aesthetic services.
* Muscle names and their location.

Nutrition

* For a better understanding of body types and their body treatment, student studies fats, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins. Learn how they maintain and influence health, skin and body functions.

Electricity and Machinery

* To learn equipment requirements, their use in Facial therapies, care and maintenance.
* Different types of currents and their application.
* Vaporizers with or without ozone settings for face treatments.
* High Frequency oscillating current to sterilize skin.
* Galvanic machine , a direct silent currentwith positive and negative electrodes.
* Disincrustation of skin, Ionization of product.
* Woods lamp using ultra violet rays for better analysis of skin type.

First Aid

* It is the requirement of each student to have a First Aid course to qualify. It is the Institute’s responsibility to organize this with St. .John’s Ambulance or Red Cross organizations. The student will absorb the fee and will be given class time to take this course. If student already has this certification, will be exempt.