Course in Fundamentals of Cosmetology
Online USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free online course
Key Summary
Do you wish to work in a salon or start your own beauty company? We have designed this course to teach you the fundamentals of cosmetology, including health and safety tips to observe in the salon. In addition, you'll learn about hair physiology, grooming, skincare and more. So if you find fulfilment in providing beauty treatments encompassing skin, hair and nail care, grab this opportunity and learn the basic knowledge of cosmetology.
This is a free online course with a certificate. Interested? Simply click the button and start today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Cosmetology is the art and science of enhancing the appearance of a person's hair, nails or skin. A cosmetologist is a specialist who enhances an individual's outward appearance by implementing cosmetic treatments. Customers who visit hair or nail salons frequently want specialists to help them look and feel beautiful. We help you understand the various aspects of cosmetology, ranging from hair physiology to essential skincare and everything in between. We begin by introducing you to cosmetology and its different career prospects. After that, we'll teach you about the basic structure of the hair, its composition and the growth cycle. Next, we demonstrate how to use hair products such as shampoo and conditioners effectively. Proper hair grooming ensures that your hair is neat and helps you exude confidence. We will explore hair grooming and how to keep your hair healthy.
Hair colour is an expressive feature that evokes emotions and inspires. However, hair colour requires a high level of technical expertise and commitment. Therefore, we explore some hair colouring techniques such as temporal, gradual and permanent hair colouring. On top of that, we'll show you how to use these procedures to accentuate style and beauty and the methods used to curl and straighten hair. It is normal to lose 100 - 150 hairs per day. But are you losing hair more than you should? Is hair loss hereditary? Can hair health be affected by diet? Discover the various causes of hair loss and how you can mitigate them. Furthermore, we will introduce you to wigs and hair extensions for hair loss camouflaging before delving into the fundamentals of manicure and pedicures.
The skin serves a variety of purposes. The critical aspect is that it safeguards the body from a hostile environment. It is therefore important to take care of your skin. Study basic skincare routines and how the skin aids in the elimination of harmful toxins from the body. The cosmetics business will continue to grow, as will the need for makeup artists. We provide you with some basic makeup techniques, including the main attributes of menopause and age-related problems in women that affect the skin. Discover how to use moisturisers and body lotions and learn their adverse effects on the skin, including the use of sunscreens and micro-needles. It's enjoyable and fulfilling to assist others in looking healthy and attractive. So if you want to get your career in the beauty industry off to a good start, enrol now!
Module 1
Prospects of Cosmetology
This module will introduce you to cosmetology and its prospects. You’ll learn about becoming a cosmetologist as well as the functions and duties of a cosmetologist. We’ll examine the basics of hair structure and embryology as well as various hair grooming techniques. We’ll teach you the basics of skincare as well as manicures and pedicures.
Module 2
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define ‘cosmetology’
- Identify various careers in cosmetology and their job responsibilities
- Discuss the basics of hair structure and embryology
- Recognise the main functions of shampoos
- Describe the gradual, temporary and permanent hair colouring process
- Summarise the process of permanent hair curling
- List the primary causes of hair loss
- Categorise the uses of different hairpieces
- Define manicure and pedicure
- Indicate the differences between different types of skin
- Summarise the basics of eye makeup
- Recall the problems of skin ageing and menopause
- Describe the utility of lotions on the skin
- Outline the effects of sunscreen on the skin
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Careers related to this course:
- Nail Technician
- Esthetician
- Cosmetologist