Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th Edition
The industry-standard resource for esthetics programs up to 600 hours. Available in print and CIMA digital learning platform.
Due to the global paper shortage, we may substitute paper and alternative printing methods as necessary to continue to meet demand. You should expect to see slight variations from book to book over the next year. Please consider and plan for a digital alternative such as eBooks or our new, sleek digital learning platform, CIMA.
Previous Edition: 2013
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The rapidly expanding field of esthetics has taken a dramatic leap forward in the past decade, and these up-to-date texts play a critical role in creating a strong foundation for the esthetics student. Packaged together for a complete curriculum, Milady Standard Foundations focuses on introductory topics including science basics, infection control and the importance of soft/business skills while Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th edition focuses on the esthetics-specific content essential to becoming a licensed professional.
Esthetics: Fundamentals Topics
- Career Opportunities and History of Esthetics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
- Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
- Skin Analysis
- Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection
- The Treatment Room
- Facial Treatments
- Facial Massage
- Facial Devices and Technology
- Hair Removal
- Makeup Essentials
- Advanced Topics and Treatments
Foundations Topics
- Life Skills
- Professional Image
- Communicating for Success
- The Healthy Professional
- Infection Control
- Chemistry and Chemical Safety
- Electricity and Electrical Safety
- Career Planning
- On the Job
- The Beauty Business
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Esthetics and Foundations Course Management Guides
- Lesson plans for Orientation and Esthetics: Fundamentals and Standard Foundations chapters
- Answer key for the workbook
- Computerized test bank
- New, condensed rubrics
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- Provides extra teaching moments and calls out content that requires emphasis
- Chapter summaries and answers to Check-In Questions
- References other instructor materials
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- Audio pronunciations of key terms
- Get students to apply learned concepts with Case Study section at the end of each slide
- Notes section includes lesson plan notes, activity reminders, answers to the check-in questions
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Features 37 modern videos (~3 hours of content). Access online or as a set with a DVD and Blu-ray (recommended for HD viewing) discs.
Price: $1045.95 USD
ISBN: 9780357364628 (DVD & Bluray)
ISBN: 9780357479957 (Online Access, 10 codes)
Table of Contents
INFECTION CONTROL
- Handling an Exposure Incident: Employee Injury
- Handling an Exposure Incident: Client Injury
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Nonporous, Reusable Items
- Proper Hand Washing
PRE-SERVICE
- Prepare Your Treatment Room
- Prepare the Client for Treatment
POST-SERVICE
- Post-service
BASIC FACIAL
- Facial Cleansing
- Skin Analysis
- Exfoliation
- Cotton Mummy Mask
- Facial Massage
- Steaming
- Extractions
- Masks
- Wrap Up
FACIAL TECHNOLOGY
- High Frequency
- Galvanic Treatment
WAX
- Infection Control
- Do’s & Don’ts of Waxing
- Setup and Clean Up of the Wax Treatment Room
- Consultation
- Eyebrow Tweezing
SOFT WAX
- Leg Waxing
- American Style Bikini Wax
- Men’s Back Wax
HARD WAX
- Eyebrow Waxing
- Lip Waxing
- Axilla Waxing
MASKS
- Sheet Mask
- Enzyme Mask
- Back Facial with Enzyme Mask
MAKEUP
- Makeup Application
- Lash Application
- Lash and Brow Tinting
ADVANCED TREATMENTS
- Glycolic Peel
- Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion
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