Microdermabrasion - Short Course

Course overview

• Know how to apply a microdermabrasion treatment on a one day practical.
• Understand the basics of beauty therapy, including the relevant legislations and preparing the working area.
• Learn about the importance of health and safety, especially how to identify hazards and evaluate risks in a salon.
• Gain an insight into customer service and know how to deal with enquires and book appointments.
• Explore different skin disorders and techniques of application.
• Know how to perform and understand a microdermabrasion application.
• Recognise the different aftercare and treatment planning procedures.

Microdermabrasion aims to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and minor scars to make the skin look smoother and younger by using fine crystals and a vacuum to remove dead skin cells. You will learn how to perform this procedure to add another string to your bow.

You will explore the beauty therapy basics, from preparing the work area and preventing infection, to preparing the client for microdermabrasion. With the practical day, you will gain the practical skills to perform microdermabrasion.