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History of the beauty tradeTrade history. · 7 minGet an overview of how beauty care has evolved from ancient salves to today's beauty therapist with education, journeyman certificate, and advanced equipment treatment.A day in the salonEveryday and method · 8 minSee what a typical working day as a cosmetician looks like — from skin analysis and facials to hair removal makeup and customer advice.Products, appliances and equipmentMaterials and equipment · 7 minPLACEHOLDER_87Hygiene, safety and qualitySafety and quality · 8 minGood hygiene is the cornerstone of the cosmetology trade. Learn more about cleaning, protection against infection, allergies and when a customer should be referred to a doctor.Specialties, career, and ways forwardCareer · 7 minAs a finished beautician you have many paths to take — from employment in a salon to your own business specialisation and further education. Get an overview of the possibilities.How you conduct a customer conversationEducation · 7Get an overview of the path from primary school to qualified beautician: basic course 1 and 2, main course, alternation between school and training, duration, entry requirements, and admission.PLACEHOLDER_17Education · 6You get paid during your training, and the rate increases through the course. Here we go through the principles behind apprentice pay, collective agreements, and the terms that apply when you are a skilled beautician.Rules, legislation and certificates in cosmeticsEducation · 7Beautician is a journeyman certificate qualification — not a protected healthcare title. Here we look at what the journeyman's certificate means, what rules apply to products and hygiene, and where your professional responsibility lies.Work environment safety and ergonomics in cosmetologyEducation · 7A trade where you stand a lot, work with your hands and are surrounded by products that wear on the body if you do not take care. Here is what you need to know about ergonomics, skin, chemistry and psychosocial work environment.The industry today — workplaces, job opportunities and futureEducation · 6From skincare clinics and spa and wellness centres to independent clinic and work in the cosmetics industry. Here is an overview of where cosmetics workers work today and what the future might bring.Further and continuing education for beauticiansEducation · 6Your journeyman certificate is not the end of the road. Here you get an overview of further training, academy and higher education paths that build on the cosmetics trade — and the path to becoming self-employed.Skin anatomy and skin typesSkin and dermatology · 8 minThe skin is the body's largest organ, and as a cosmologist you must know its structure to be able to assess what you are allowed and should treat. Get control of the skin layers, the acid mantle, skin types, and the concept of contraindication.Nutrition and skin.Health and expertise · 6 minNutrition science is part of cosmetology education's learning objectives because diet and lifestyle can affect skin condition. Learn how to use that knowledge responsibly in the customer conversation — without promising more than you can deliver.Product chemistry and INCI declarationMaterials and chemistry · 7 minCosmetic products are regulated by the EU's Cosmetics Regulation, and as a beautician you must be able to read an INCI declaration, understand active ingredients and know when a product requires extra caution.Hair removal methods technique and limitsTechnique and safety · 8 minHair removal ranges from classic waxing to light-based treatment with IPL and laser. Get an overview of the methods contraindications — and the rules from the Patient Safety Authority that set limits for what a beautician can perform themselves.PLACEHOLDER_88Technique · 7 minPLACEHOLDER_89Manicure and pedicure — technique and hygieneTechnique and hygiene · 7 minManicure and pedicure require knowledge of nail structure a fixed work process and sharp hygiene. Learn why tools must be disinfected between each customer and how you spot signs of nail fungus in time.Customer service, advice and salesBusiness and customer service · 7 minGood customer service, honest advice and sensible upselling are part of the cosmetician's professional goals — along with understanding how sales relate to the business's accounts. Get tools to advise rather than pressure.