Written specifically for the new City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificates in hairdressing or barbering, this book will provide your learners with everything they need to know to succeed in their hairdressing studies. Complementing quality teaching, this textbook covers all the knowledge required for each unit of study. - Carefully matched to the requirements of the new qualifications, this comprehensive textbook will provide you and your learners all the guidance you need through this period of transition, in clear and accessible language. - Contains over a thousand photographs to ensure learners can visualise all the necessary practical skills. - Provides invaluable guidance on the more rigorous assessment regime including written exams and synoptic end tests.

For Level 3 Hairdressing students on NVQ, SVQ and VRQ courses.
A genuinely new and innovative way for students to study hairdressing, this new textbook is supported with extensive multimedia material and activities at no extra cost. Some books include a few videos and basic materials, but this title comes with over 150 free online resources and activity screens with which to improve learning. Online questions are also included as well as links to other resources such as images, animations and videos. The elearning resources are included in every chapter to complement the textbook content and will help students from the start of their qualification until they pass their final exams.

For Level 2 Hairdressing students on NVQ, SVQ and VRQ courses

A genuinely new and innovative way for students to study hairdressing, this new textbook is supported with extensive multimedia material and activities at no extra cost. Some books include a few videos and basic materials, but this book comes with over 250 free activities to improve learning. Online multimedia and multiple-choice questions for on-going assessment are also included as well as links to other resources such as images and videos. The elearning resources are included in every chapter and complement the textbook content and will help students from the start of their qualification until they pass.

Achieve professional quality hair results with this full-color, comprehensive book from award-winning hair and makeup pros, Gretchen Davis and Yvette Rivas. In The Hair Stylist Handbook: Techniques for Film and Television, you'll learn how to create that sought-after "complete look" by learning the newest hair techniques that are in demand on film and television sets. Learn how to break into the industry, what products to use to achieve specific effects, how to maintain a look throughout the day, what quick techniques to use to achieve certain textures, and much more. With input from hairstylist Yvette Rivas, this step-by-step guide makes complex techniques clear, allowing you to achieve the most coveted results. In this informative handbook you will find: An extensive chapter on men's grooming techniques and hair products Specific techniques for dramatic and long lasting hair color Lists of the best hair tools and instructions for how to use them to achieve different looks Information about how production schedules, cast, and crew are all affected and influenced by the hair and makeup team Details on how to run a successful and organized hair and makeup trailer on set Whether you are a professional in the field, or a student looking to break in to the industry, this book will provide you with secrets and information that you cannot find anywhere else.

Creating a salon or spa from scratch can be a daunting task. Successful Salon and Spa Management, Sixth Edition cuts through the confusion and provides you with a clear understanding of what it takes to run a salon or spa. From understanding the differences in what type of salon or spa you want to open, all the way through financing and operating for profit, you will learn the ins and outs of building a business and keeping it productive. Whether you are a student or a practicing professional, Successful Salon Management, Sixth Edition will put your on the right track to salon ownership and profitability.

At the age of five, Margaret Sherlock decided to give herself a haircut with a cutthroat razor. It was the start of a lifelong obsession with hairstyling. In 1945, as a fifteen-year-old, she cycled daily to her hairdressing apprenticeship in Northern Ireland, having earned her fees by scrubbing and polishing floors. In June 1956, she opened her own salon in the market town of Chorley. Little did she realise that it would lead to a career lasting over sixty years. From Lancashire Wakes Weeks and Walking Days to the ever-changing world of hairstyling with some interesting characters along the way, life was not without its challenges. Shampoo and Set is Margaret's inspiring story and one of determination and hard work. It is proof that if you find a job that you like then you never feel that your work is done even at the age of ninety in the midst of a pandemic!

Practical Electrolysis is a complete reference guide to the treatments and techniques for electrolysis excellence. This comprehensive text comes packaged with an exclusive Electrolysis Skills DVD which guides the reader through a range of electrolysis treatments from consultation to aftercare, including sections on positioning, tweezer techniques and perfect insertions. This complete package is fully endorsed by City & Guilds and is aligned to the National Occupational Standards at Level 3. The expert authors, Gill Morris and Janice Brown, offer their wealth of experience in the hair removal industry to provide an understanding of the essential knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in electrolysis. Written in an accessible and absorbing style, this book brings together the latest industry technology and methods and is an invaluable resource for learners beginning their careers and professionals wishing to develop their knowledge and skills.

The Beatles' hair changed the world. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the Sixties' psychedelic dream of peace, love and playful rebellion. In the midst of this epochal change was Leslie Cavendish, hairdresser to the Beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and entertainment industry. But just how did a fifteen-year-old Jewish school dropout from an undistinguished North London suburb, with no particular artistic talent or show business connections, end up literally at the cutting edge of Sixties' fashion in just four years? His story - honest, always entertaining and inspiring - parallels the meteoric rise of the Beatles themselves, and is no less astounding.

Beautiful illustrations explain complex techniques and methods. Covers key themes relevant to the VTCT and ITEC qualifications. Extra web resources, including a full range of colour diagrams to label, can be used to revise for assessments. Expert authors ensure the highest quality advice and support.

A chapter on Employee Rights and Responsibilities and sign-posts to Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in each unitprovides additional support for those undertaking an Apprenticeship. Learners can access a companion website which includes assessment sheets to help them produce evidence for their portfolio as well as video clips of Andrew Barton, 2006 British Hairdresser of the Year and TV's favourite stylist providing inspirational advice. Packed with glossy fashion photos and brand new step-by-step images to really inspire learners.

Each unit is presented in topic spreads and designed with a variety of learning styles and abilities in mind, making the content even more accessible. Covers 14 units - enough for completion of a full Level 1 Diploma. Contains a variety of engaging, active and practical activities to cater for the differing needs of all your learners. Functional Skills signposting shows naturally ocurring opportunities for practising Functional Skills.

This title comes from the author of the bestselling "Spectacular Hair". A gorgeous coiffure is a bride's crowning glory - and thanks to this fabulous how-to guide, she can have the hairstyle of her dreams without that expensive last-minute trip to a salon. Whether the desired look is elegantly classic or thoroughly modern, the book's step-by-step instructions and colour photos make it easy to achieve flawless professional results. There are also beautiful hairstyles for all the other ladies of the bridal party, from the flower girls to the maid of honour.

The Workbook for Milady Spanish-Translated Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th edition contains detailed interactive exercises and exam review questions designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension but also to prepare students taking their licensing exam. The workbook has been updated to match the contents of Milady Spanish-Translated Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th edition. Spanish Translation.

With photographs spanning Sam McKnight s entire career, this book is a dramatic anthology of looks from retro to androgynous, romantic to sexy, red to platinum all from the master hairstylist's deft hand. Featured are some of the most iconic images in popular culture Princess Diana s short, slicked- back style, Madonna s Bedtime Stories cover, Tilda Swinton channeling David Bowie, both Lady Gaga and her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone, plus countless editorial stories featuring the ultimate model for everywoman, Kate Moss, in myriad demonstrations of hairstyles. McKnight has won numerous awards and has worked with some of the top names in fashion Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight, and Mario Testino to name just a few. From ingenues to tomboys, from the girl next door to the Hollywood siren, the book is organized by theme and includes McKnight s informative commentary throughout. Richly illustrated, it features photo- graphs by leading fashion photographers and styles commissioned by Vivienne Westwood, Balmain, Chanel, and many others. A unique reference book that is at once a glamorous look through the past forty years of some of fashion s most memorable looks and a style bible for glorious locks.

This Student Book includes full coverage of all mandatory and optional hairdressing units so learners can be confident they have covered the required underpinning knowledge for their NVQ/SVQ Level 3. It also covers the popular units from Barbering and African-type hair standards, offering learners the chance to broaden their knowledge for their chosen profession. Striking design and lots of new photos inspire learners at the start of their chosen career. Included is a foreword by Andrew Barton, International Creative Director for Saks Hair & Beauty, former British Hairdresser of the Year, and celebrity TV stylist from Channel 4's 10 Years Younger.

"The Beatles' hair changed the world. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the Sixties' psychedelic dream of peace, love and playful rebellion. In the midst of this epochal change was Leslie Cavendish, hairdresser to the Beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and entertainment industry. But just how did a fifteen-year-old Jewish school dropout from an undistinguished North London suburb, with no particular artistic talent or show-business connections, end up literally at the cutting edge of Sixties' fashion in just four years? His story - honest, always entertaining and inspiring - parallels the meteoric rise of the Beatles themselves, and is no less astounding."

Covers all mandatory units and four of the five option units so learners can be confident they have covered the required knowledge for their qualification. Colourful design packed with glossy new step-by-step photos to really inspire and motivate learners. Make the most of your classroom time with lots of practical activities and questions to help learners check their knowledge and prepare for assessment. For your portfolio activities will provide opportunities for learners to generate evidence for their portfolios. A new Salon Life feature provides magazine-style coverage of key topics to capture the imagination of candidates and help them relate to what they are learning.

Contains detailed interactive exercises such as fill-in-the-blank and matching, designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension. This workbook has been updated to reflect changes to Milady's Standard Professional Barbering, 6th edition (Spanish)

This book is the first in the industry to help you offer successful day spa treatments in your salon. It covers simple treatments for upgrading manicures, pedicures, and facials up to current day spa concepts. Plus it provides teaching methods for the full scale hydrotherapy and full body treatments. The various segments of treatments are presented singularly and in combination with each other to maximize your treatment and business potential. The only advanced resource book of its kind.

The second edition of Microdermabrasion, one of fourteen titles in Milady's Aesthetician Series, takes a unique and highly effective approach in addressing the advanced training needs of aestheticians working in medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas. Individuals will begin to understand the indications, contraindications and significant medical information necessary for clinical microdermabrasion. A host of case studies helps the reader evaluate and interpret the material. Clinicians will be able to work through specific case histories to improve their knowledge based on their own relevant experiences. Specific instructions for procedures are outlined in working documents, making the implementation process easy for the clinician, physician or facility. The approach used in this book is unique, using policy and procedure guides as well as case studies to create a real-life study of microdermabrasion.

Designed to help readers develop successful communication skill, this in-depth resource focuses on areas crucial to the cosmetologist in order to be successful in the increasing competitive field of cosmetology. The unique workbook-style approach encourages readers to make notes, highlight pertinent areas and follow along with activities. ALSO AVAILABLE Audiotape, ISBN: 1-56253-342-8

Aspiring makeup artists will find all they need in this in-depth look at the industry from choosing products to techniques for application and care of the skin. The book includes over 200 charts and drawings for clarity. Features: -Basic, advanced and even corrective makeup techniques -Special effects makeup and glamour looks -Career options and opportunities for makeup artists -A better understanding of light and color