weekS 7-9: 30 sept - 18 oct 2024

Module 5 - Theory-based learning for IPL & Laser Hair Removal

1 hour zoom chat with your tutor for Q & A time each week

The technologies used for Laser and IPL hair removal have changed and improved dramatically over the past 10 years, you will be delving into all the underpinning theories behind how they work, differ and what effect they have on unwanted hair. You will want to access the latest information, trends, concepts and techniques to prepare for the practical session ahead in week 10.

You will be learning about what happens on the skin with hair removal, what’s normal and what’s not. Master the art of safely selecting technology and settings when treating a darker skin type. You will be learning about why some hair doesn’t get successfully treated and how to tackle tricky scenarios and clients with medical conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome. (PCOS)

You will learn about side effects - and how to identify and manage these as well as how to avoid causing them. You will be putting together the skills you need to design and create a treatment plan for clients undertaking laser or IPL hair removal. Let’s practice the steps for the practice ahead of week 10.

Learner assignments for this Module 5 are Task 1: Create a treatment plan for a client seeking hair removal with IPL or Laser using the mock client scenarios & Task 2: Make up a mock treatment menu with a selection of hair removal prices and information suitable for a client.