BTEC National Beauty Therapy SciencesCovers all the scientific knowledge, including extensive anatomy and physiology, and the practical and professional skills you need to achieve the qualification in Beauty Therapy Sciences at Certificate level. |
Contents
Professional basics for beauty therapy | 7 |
Science for beauty therapy | 15 |
Business for beauty therapy | 129 |
Practical skills in beauty therapy | 153 |
Glossary | 327 |
Common terms and phrases
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