Course curriculum

  • 1

    About Our Waxing Course

    • School Policies and State Law

  • 2

    BUSINESS _ Foundations: Life Skills

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • Life Skills Case Study

    • Video: Why Study Life Skills?

    • Chapter 1 eBook

    • Explain Life Skills

    • Video: Defining Success

    • Becoming successful Quiz

    • Life Skill Quiz

    • List the Principles That Contribute to Success

    • Action Steps for Success

    • Design a Mission Statement

    • Video: The Mission Statement

    • Personal Mission Statement Activity

    • Set Long-Term and Short-Term Goals

    • Goal Setting Quiz

    • Video: SMART Goals

    • Goal Planning Activity

    • Demonstrate Effective Time Management

    • Time Management Activity

    • Employ Successful Learning Tools

    • Making Time Discussion

    • Video: Study Skills

    • Learning Tools Quiz

    • Define Ethics

    • The Self-Care Test

    • Develop a Positive Personality and Attitude

    • Video: Don't Stress, Just Do Your Best

    • Positive Attitude Quiz

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review Quiz

    • Final exam

  • 3

    BUSINESS _ Professional Image

    • Professional Image: Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • Image Enhancement Discussion

    • Personal Image Case Study

    • Why Study Professional Image?

    • Chapter 2 eBook

    • Explain Professional Image

    • Professional Image Case Study

    • Employ Image-Building Basics

    • Personal Hygiene Quiz

    • Grooming Habits Quiz

    • Demonstrate a Professional Attitude

    • Work Ethics Quiz

    • Professional Attitude Quiz

    • Create Your Personal Portfolio

    • Video: Get the Picture

    • Implement Social Media Best Practices

    • Professional Profolio Activity

    • Social Media Quiz

    • Video: The Social Savvy Pro

    • Social Media Plan Activity

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

  • 4

    BUSINESS _ Communicating for Success

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up Quiz

    • Communicating for Success Case Study quiz

    • Video: Why Study Communicating for Success?

    • Chapter 3 eBook

    • Explain Communicating for Success

    • Video: The Laws of Etiquette

    • Practice Communication Skills

    • Communication Champion Discussion

    • Practice Communication Skills Quiz

    • Client Intake Form Quiz

    • Concluding the Client Service Quiz

    • Conduct the Client Consultation

    • Service Experience Activity

    • Client Consultation Role Play Activity

    • Consultation Check Quiz

    • Handle Communication Barriers

    • Late Client Role Play

    • Video: How to Handle Tough Conversations

    • Personality Check Role Play Activity

    • Follow Guidelines for Workplace Communication

    • Employee Evaluation Quiz

    • Video: Communicating with Coworkers

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

  • 5

    BUSINESS _ The Healthy Professional

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • The Healthy Professional Case Study

    • Video: Why Study the Healthy Professional?

    • Chapter 4 eBook

    • Explain the Healthy Professional

    • Healthy Professional Activity

    • Discuss Nutritional Needs in a Beauty Context

    • Essential Nutrients Quiz

    • Vitamins Quiz

    • Practice Proper Hydration

    • Proper Hydration Quiz

    • Describe How Immunity Keeps the Body Safe

    • Immunity Quiz

    • Explain When to Take a Sick Day

    • Call in Sick Role Play Activity

    • Identify Common Beauty Professional Health Issues

    • Beauty Professional Health Issues Quiz

    • Protect Yourself with Proper Body Mechanics

    • Body Movement Quiz

    • Video: The Straight Story on Ergonomics

    • Recognize the Challenges Posed by Pregnancy

    • Reading Check In

    • Pregnant Professionalism Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Chapter Review: Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

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    BUSINESS _ Infection Control

    • Sanitation and safety standards

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up Quiz

    • Infection Control Case Study

    • Video: Why Study Infection Control?

    • Chapter 5 eBook

    • Explain Infection Control

    • Video: 3 Kinds of Clean

    • The Home Front Discussion

    • Describe Federal and State Regulatory Agencies

    • Regulatory Agencies Activity

    • Recognize the Principles of Infection

    • Modes of Transmission Quiz

    • Identify Different Types of Pathogens

    • Types of Pathogens Quiz

    • Terms and Definitions Quiz

    • Acronyms Quiz

    • Employ the Principles of Prevention

    • Harmful Organisms Poster Activity

    • Video: Infection Control

    • Cleaning and Disinfecting Quiz

    • Hand Washing, Soaps, and Sanitizers Quiz

    • Video: Proper Hand Washing

    • Hand Washing, Soaps, and Sanitizers Quiz

    • Video: Cleaning and Disinfecting Nonporous, Reusable Items

    • Disinfectant Safety Quiz

    • Containers and Logbooks Quiz

    • Follow Standard Precautions to Protect Yourself and Your Clients

    • Video: Handling an Exposure Incident: Client Injury

    • Video: Handling an Exposure Incident: Employee Injury

    • Standard Precautions Quiz

    • Demonstrate Safe Work Practices and Safety Precautions

    • Hazardous Analysis Discussion

    • Safety Precautions Quiz

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • CHAPTER EXAM

  • 7

    BUSINESS _ Chemistry & Chemical Safety

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • Chemistry & Chemical Safety Case Study

    • Video: Why Study Chemistry & Chemical Safety?

    • Chapter 6 eBook

    • Explain Chemistry and Chemical Safety

    • Chemistry Matters Discussion

    • Identify the Basics of Chemical Structure

    • Video: Basic Chemistry

    • Basic Chemical Structure Quiz

    • Physical and Chemical Properties Quiz

    • Pure Substances and Physical Mixtures Quiz

    • Explain the Differences Between Solutions, Suspensions, and Emulsions

    • Solutions, Suspensions, and Surfactants Quiz

    • Describe Potential Hydrogen and How the pH Scale Works

    • Chemical Ingredients Quiz

    • Product PH Activity

    • pH Scale Quiz

    • Video: The pH Balancing Act

    • Summarize Neutralization and Redox Reactions

    • Neutralization and Redox Reactions Quiz

    • Practice Chemical Safety

    • Chemical Safety Quiz

    • Chemical Storage Poster Activity

    • Interpret Safety Data Sheets

    • Reading Check In

    • Video: SDS

    • Safety Data Sheets Quiz

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

  • 8

    BUSINESS _ Career Planning

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • Career Planning Case Study

    • Video: Why Study Career Planning?

    • Chapter 8 eBook

    • Explain Career Planning

    • Planning to Plan Discussion

    • Review the State Licensing Examination Process

    • Understand the Test Format Quiz

    • Video: Practical Advice For Taking Your Practicals

    • Prepare to Get Practical Activity

    • Discover Potential Employers

    • Test Prep Pep Rally Discussion

    • Shop Survey Quiz

    • Contacting an Employer Role Play Activity

    • Develop an Effective Resume

    • Video: The Resume

    • Resume Guidelines Quiz

    • Resume Builder Activity

    • Prepare for a Job Interview in the Beauty Industry

    • Prepare for a Job Interview Quiz

    • Legal Aspects of the Interview Quiz

    • Interview Role Play Activity

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

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    BUSINESS _ On The Job

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • On the Job Case Study

    • Video: Why Study What It's Like on the Job?

    • Chapter 9 eBook

    • Explain What It's Like on the Job

    • Making Team Work Discussion

    • Describe the Expectations of Moving from School to Work

    • Moving from School to Work Quiz

    • Beauty Pro Butterflies Discussion

    • Summarize Employment Options in the Real World

    • Employment Status Descriptions Quiz

    • Job Description Activity

    • Practice Money Management

    • Video: On Borrowed Time

    • Money Management Quiz

    • Personal Budget Activity

    • Master Selling in the Salon, Spa, and Barbershop

    • Video: Ditch the Pitch

    • Principles of Selling Quiz

    • Selling Mastery Discussion

    • Use Marketing to Expand Your Client Base

    • Expanding Your Client Base Quiz

    • Marketing Plan Activity

    • Reading Check In

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

  • 10

    BUSINESS _ The Beauty Business

    • Learning Objectives

    • Warm Up

    • The Beauty Business Case Study

    • Video: Why Study the Beauty Business?

    • Chapter 10 eBook

    • Explain the Beauty Business

    • Dream Career Activity

    • Outline the Requirements of Owning a Business

    • Video: Styling a Business Plan for your Salon, Spa, or Barbershop

    • Business Plan Quiz

    • Boost Your Brand Discussion

    • Vision and Mission Statements Activity

    • Types of Business Ownership Quiz (Match each item to a choice)

    • Video: The Importance of Keeping Good Records

    • Business Structures Quiz

    • Describe Booth Rental

    • Video: Rental vs. Commission

    • The Booth Rental Debate Discussion

    • Identify the Elements of a Successful Salon, Spa, or Barbershop

    • Shop Layout Quiz

    • Video: Scheduling Appointments

    • Phone Etiquette Quiz

    • The Successful Business Quiz

    • List Marketing Strategies for Building Your Business

    • Video: Making the Most Out of Your Interview

    • Video: External Marketing

    • Reading Check In

    • Marketing Quiz

    • Chapter Review: Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Final Quiz

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    THEORY _ Infection Control

    • Lesson 1_Infection Control

    • Disinfection Lesson 1_intro to disinfection and sanitation

    • Disinfection Lesson 2_an enviroment of prevention

    • Disinfection Lesson 3_ Safety Data Sheets

    • Disinfection Lesson 4_Principles of Prevention

    • Disinfection Lesson 5_ Disposal tools

    • Disinfection Lesson 6_Personal Protection

    • Disinfection Lesson 7_The proper way to store supply and tools

    • Disinfection Lesson 8_Occupational Health Risk

    • Disinfection Lesson 9_ Personal Hygiene

    • Lesson Review

  • 12

    THEORY _ ANATOMY

    • Skin Anatomy

    • FACTS ABOUT THE SKIN

    • Face Muscles

    • Facial veins and Nerves

    • Quiz

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    THEORY _ Anatomy and Physiology

    • Learning Objectives

    • Why Study?

    • Chapter 2 eBook

    • Explain Why Estheticians Need Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

    • Why study ? Essay

    • Describe the Basic Structure and Function of a Cell

    • Body Systems Discussion

    • Video: Structure and Function of Cells

    • Basic Cell Terms Quiz

    • Describe the Four Types of Tissue Found in the Body

    • Tissue Quiz

    • Tissue Case Study

    • Define the Organs and Body Systems that Intersect with the Integumentary System and Esthetics

    • Video: Organs

    • Organ Overview

    • Video: Body Systems

    • Video: Body Systems Animation

    • Video: Body System Basics

    • Body Systems Quiz

    • List the Five Accessory Organs to the Skin

    • Accessory Organs Labeling

    • Identify the Five Functions of the Skeletal System

    • Video: Anatomy and Physiology

    • Bones of the Cranium Labeling

    • Recognize the Muscles Involved in Esthetic Massage

    • Video: Getting In Touch with Head Muscles

    • Muscles of the Head, Face, and Neck Labeling

    • Muscles of the Shoulders and Upper Arms Labeling

    • Muscular System Quiz

    • The Art of Massage Case Study

    • The Art of Massage Case Study

    • Describe the Nerve Branches of the Head, Neck, and Face Essential for Facial Treatments

    • Video: Nervous System

    • Nerves of the Arm Labeling

    • Nerves 101 Case Study

    • Outline How the Circulatory System Influences the Health of the Skin

    • Video: Circulatory System

    • Circulatory System Labeling

    • Circulatory System Quiz

    • Explain the Interdependence of the Lymphatic, Circulatory, and Immune Systems

    • Video: Lymphatic/Immune System

    • Massage Apprentice Case Study

    • Identify the Glands That Make Up the Endocrine System

    • Video: Endocrine System

    • Endocrine System Labeling

    • List How Hormonal Changes in the Reproductive System Can Affect the Skin

    • Video: Reproductive System

    • Reproductive System Labeling

    • Describe What Occurs During Inhalation and Exhalation

    • Video: Respiratory System

    • Breathing Cycle Labeling

    • Explain the Five Steps in Digestion

    • Digestion Quiz

    • List the Five Organs That Comprise the Excretory System

    • Excretory System Quiz

    • Reading Check In

    • Human Body Systems Case Study

    • Essential Discoveries Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Exam

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    THEORY _ CONTRAINDICATIONS

    • Contraindications

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    THEORY _ Physiology and Histology of the Skin

    • Learning Objectives

    • Physiology and Histology of the Skin Case Study

    • Chapter 3 eBook

    • Describe Why Learning the Physiology and Histology of the Skin Makes You a Better Esthetician

    • Why Study?

    • Describe the Attributes of Healthy Skin

    • Skin Care Quiz

    • Attributes of the Skin Quiz

    • Distinguish the Six Primary Functions of the Skin

    • Video: The Skinny on Skin

    • Functions of the Skin Matching Quiz

    • Functions of the Skin Quiz

    • Choosing Products Case Study

    • Explain the Function of Each Layer of the Skin, from the Deepest to the Surface

    • Skin Layers Discussion

    • Layers of the Skin Quiz

    • Layers of the Skin Labeling

    • 3D Model Case Study

    • Identify a Hair Follicle as an Appendage of the Skin

    • Structure of a Hair Follicle Labeling

    • Identify Nails as an Appendage of the Skin

    • Nail Structure Labeling

    • Describe the Functions of the Two Types of Nerves

    • Nerves Quiz

    • Explain What Is Produced by the Two Types of Glands of the Skin

    • Glands Quiz

    • Distinguish the Factors Influencing Skin Health

    • Video: Skin Health

    • Healthy Skin Quiz

    • Product Research Case Study

    • Reading Check In

    • Essential Discoveries Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • Chapter Quiz

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    THEORY _ Disorders and Diseases of the Skin Continue

    • Learning Objectives

    • Disorders and Diseases of the Skin Case Study

    • Chapter 4 eBook

    • Explain Why Knowledge of Diseases and Disorders is Valuable for an Esthetician

    • Describe How an Esthetician and a Dermatologist Can Work Collaboratively

    • Esthetician Dermatologist Quiz

    • Identify the Differences Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Skin Lesions

    • Video: Skin Lesions Overview

    • Video: Face-to-Face with Skin Disorders and Diseases

    • Lesions Matching Quiz

    • Lesions Quiz

    • Blemishes and Lesions Case Study

    • Recognize Skin Changes That Could Indicate a Type of Skin Cancer

    • Video: Skin Cancer Facts

    • Facts about Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure

    • Mole and Lesion Check Activity

    • Skin Cancer Facts Discussion

    • Skin Cancer Quiz

    • Describe the Types of Acne

    • Video: Acne 101

    • Types of Acne Quiz

    • Skin Examination Activity

    • Acne Flare Up Case Study

    • Common Skin Conditions Quiz

    • Describe the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    • PCOS Symptoms Activity

    • Vascular Conditions or Disorders Quiz

    • Identify Pigment Disorders

    • Video: Pigmentation Disorders Overview

    • Pigment Disorders Quiz

    • Describe the Different Types of Dermatitis

    • Video: Skin Inflammations Overview

    • Types of Dermatitis Labeling

    • Identify the Types of Hypertrophies

    • Video: Hypertrophies of the Skin

    • Hypertrophy Quiz

    • Define Nine Contagious Skin and Nail Diseases

    • Contagious Disease Quiz

    • Identify Two Mental Health Conditions That May Manifest as Skin Conditions

    • Mental Health Conditions Quiz

    • Recognize Common Skin Conditions Related to Skin Diseases and Disorders

    • Skin Condition Case Study

    • Explain Five Sudoriferous Gland Disorders

    • Gland Disorders Quiz

    • Bringing it Home

    • Reading Check In

    • Be a Shadow for a Day Case Study

    • Essential Discoveries Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Review

    • FINAL EXAM

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    THEORY _ Skin Analysis

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter eBook

    • Explain the Process of Skin Analysis

    • Skin Analysis Case Study

    • Why Study? Essay

    • Identify the Four Genetic Skin Types Through Visualization, Palpation, and Consultation

    • Skin Types Quiz

    • Skin Types Case Study

    • Differentiate the Six Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Accurately Identify Them

    • Classifying and Analyzing Skin Conditions Case Study

    • The Fitzpatrick Scale Quiz

    • Distinguish the Characteristics of Sensitive Skin

    • Sensitive Skin Quiz

    • Video: Sensitive Skin

    • Recognize the Intricacies Involved With Treating Skin of Color

    • Treating Skin of Color Quiz

    • Identify Treatment Options for the Neck and Décolleté

    • Neck and Décolleté Quiz _ (Fill in the blanks)

    • Illustrate Examples of Skin Conditions

    • Perform Your Own Skin Analysis Activity

    • Skin Conditions and Descriptions Quiz

    • Explain the Causes of Skin Conditions

    • Clients Over 40 Case Study

    • Skin Conditions Quiz

    • Describe Healthy Habits for the Skin

    • Healthy Habits Quiz

    • Determine Treatment Contraindications Through Evaluation, Analysis, and Consultation

    • Contraindications Activity

    • Contraindications Quiz

    • Client Consultation Quiz

    • Video: Consultation

    • Perform a Consultation Activity

    • Perform a Skin Analysis

    • Self Analysis Discussion

    • Skin Analysis Procedure and Video

    • Procedure 5-1: Perform a Skin Analysis

    • Video: Skin Analysis

    • Download Rubrics

    • Reading Check In

    • Essential Discoveries Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Quiz

    • Final Exam

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    THEORY _ Client Consultation & Consent Release

    • IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOOD RECORDS

    • CLIENT CONSULTATION

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    THEORY _ Hair Removal

    • Learning Objectives

    • Eyebrow Tweezing Steps Quiz


    • Chapter eBook

    • Explain the Importance of Hair Removal

    • Why Study? Essay

    • Video: Why Study Hair Removal?

    • Describe the Structure of Hair

    • Structure of Pilosebaceous Unit Labeling

    • Structure of Hair Case Study

    • Explain the Hair Growth Cycle

    • Video: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

    • Hair Growth Cycle Quiz

    • Identify the Causes of Excessive Hair Growth

    • Hair Removal Case Study

    • Excessive Hair Growth Case Study

    • Compare Temporary and Permanent Hair Removal and Reduction Methods

    • Warm up

    • Explain When to Use Hard and Soft Wax Methods of Hair Removal

    • Removal Techniques Case Study

    • Provide a Thorough Client Consultation for Hair Removal Services

    • Client Wax Intake Form

    • Wax Release Form

    • Contraindications for Waxing Procedures

    • Video: Wax Consultation

    • Waxing Consultation Case Study

    • List the Items Needed in a Wax Treatment Room

    • Video: Infection Control

    • Video: Setup and Clean Up of the Wax Treatment Room

    • Waxing Equipment Quiz

    • Demonstrate Waxing Head to Toe with Soft and Hard Waxes

    • Video: Do’s & Don'ts of Waxing

    • Do's and Don’ts Case Study

    • Practice Waxing Activity

    • Waxing Hype Discussion

    • Eyebrow Tweezing Procedure and Video

    • Equipment, Materials, and Implements for All Procedures

    • Procedure 11-1: Perform Eyebrow Tweezing

    • Video: Eyebrow Tweezing

    • Eyebrow Tweezing Steps Quiz

    • Hard Wax Procedures and Videos

    • Equipment, Materials, and Implements for All Procedures

    • Procedure 11-2: Perform an Eyebrow Wax with Hard Wax

    • Procedure 11-4: Perform a Lip Wax with Hard Wax

    • Video: Lip Waxing

    • Procedure 11-6: Perform a Chin Wax with Hard Wax

    • Procedure 11-7: Perform Waxing of the Axilla with Hard Wax

    • Video: Axilla (Underarm) Waxing

    • Procedure 11-9: Perform Arm and Hand Waxing with Hard Wax

    • Procedure 11-11: Perform a Men's Chest Waxing with Hard Wax

    • Procedure 11-13: Perform a Men's Back Waxing with Hard Wax

    • Procedure 11-15: Perform an American Bikini Wax with Hard Wax

    • Soft Wax Procedures and Videos

    • Equipment, Materials, and Implements for All Procedures

    • Procedure 11-3: Perform an Eyebrow Wax with Soft Wax

    • Video: Eyebrow Waxing

    • Procedure 11-5: Perform a Lip Wax with Soft Wax

    • Procedure 11-10: Perform Arm and Hand Waxing with Soft Wax

    • Procedure 11-8: Perform Axilla Waxing with Soft Wax

    • Procedure 11-12: Perform a Men's Chest Waxing with Soft Wax

    • Video: Men's Back Wax

    • Procedure 11-14: Perform a Men's Back Waxing with Soft Wax

    • Procedure 11-16: Perform an American Bikini Wax with Soft Wax

    • Video: American Style Bikini Wax

    • Bikini Waxing For Lady

    • Waxing for men

    • Procedure 11-17: Perform a Leg Waxing with Soft Wax

    • Video: Leg Waxing

    • Download Rubrics

    • Reading Check In

    • Essential Discoveries Discussion

    • Chapter Review: Slides

    • Chapter Review: Flashcards

    • Word Quiz

    • Chapter Exam