Eyelash Extensions Course

COURSE MANUAL

EYELASH

EXTENSIONS

Introduction

During this course students will be learning the art of Eyelash Extension. No student will be qualified until they have satisfied the lecturer/assessor of their practical and theoretical standards.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

Prepare for an eyelash extension treatment

Provide an eyelash extension treatment

Lesson Objectives

To understand the procedure of an application of eyelash extensions.

To discuss the aspects of anatomy and physiology of the hair growth.

To relay the importance of sanitation, disinfection and the proper set up.

To review the step-by-step the eyelash extensions procedure.

To highlight the post service, clean up, and sanitation procedures after the treatment.

To provide a live classroom demonstration that will give course (students) a face-to-face perspective of how to conduct an eyelash extension treatment.

HYGIENE & SAFETY

HYGIENE RULES:

Hands should be washed before & after each client

Long hair tied back Jewellery removed

Short, clean nails

Open cuts/abrasions should be covered with a waterproof dressing

Check client for contra-indications

Tools and implements cleaned and sterilised*

Clean towels for client to rest hands on

Waste disposed of in covered container

Sanitisation is the destruction of some, but not all, micro-organisms.

Methods – UV Cabinet, surgical spirits, barbicide, disinfectants, antiseptics

*Sterilisation is the destruction of all living organisms.

Methods – glass bead steriliser, hot air oven, autoclave (Always wash tools in warm soapy water before sterilising, to remove grease, as the sterilisation will not be effective).

SAFETY RULES:

Always work within the Health & Safety Policy

Always work within COSHH guidelines (control of substances hazardous to health)

Ensure adequate ventilation when working with chemicals

Protective equipment such as gloves and aprons should be worn when appropriate

Report faulty equipment and remove from use

Ensure no trailing wires etc. which could cause a fall

Spillages should be notified and cleaned up immediately

Be aware of posture when working or lifting

Ensure clients are aware of fire evacuation procedures

Helpful websites:

www.habia.org - Code of Practice for Nail Services

www.healthcommunities.com - Health and safety for Manicures and Pedicures

www.osha.gov - Stay safe when providing Manicures and Pedicures

A full hygiene and safety guide can be found in the Guild of Beauty Therapists core manual

. Professional Code of Ethics:

Whilst carrying out any treatment it is important that you follow a code of professional ethics to ensure that you provide a professional treatment and do not cause offence. Clients will wish to receive their treatment in a relaxed and professional environment, some examples of professional ethics are:

Do not talk about sex, religion or politics

Do not speak badly of another colleague or salon

Do not discriminate

Only use appropriate language

Do not entice clients away from another therapist or salon

Do not keep clients waiting for a treatment. If this is unavoidable, then apologise