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Fundamentals of Cosmetology
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Fundamentals of Cosmetology

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Fundamentals of Cosmetology

Start your journey to becoming a cosmetologist by learning essential beauty treatments in this free online course.
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 additio... 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.
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Define ‘cosmetology’...
  • Identify various careers in cosmeto...
  • Discuss the basics of hair structur...
  • Recognise the main functions of sha...
  • 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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