Treatments
There are many and varied treatments available from a Beauty Therapist, for both men and women. A list of the following will give you some idea of what may be available at your local clinic.
Your Skin
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and should be treated with the utmost care. The changing NZ climate, pollution and stress all cause damage to the skin and can accelerate the aging process. Expert treatment is available at a beauty therapy clinic in the way of facials and advice.
Facials
A skin care facial can be designed to address a variety of skin concerns adapted to the individual's needs. Many facials will include a massage sequence of the muscles of the face, neck and shoulder followed by the application of a treatment mask. For best results a programme of facial skin care treatments is recommended.
Skin Care Product Advice
To enable the provision of expert advice to each individual a beauty therapist will carry out a confidential consultation and skin analysis. Beauty therapists are able to use a range of products which are exclusively supplied to the industry. (refer Suppliers and Products)
Acne and Problem Skin
A beauty therapist is trained in the care of these skin conditions and can offer a variety of professional treatment programmes.
Manicare and Pedicare
In order to improve and maintain the condition of the hands and feet regular treatments are recommended.
Unwanted Hair
There are a variety of methods currently available for the removal of unwanted hair e.g. electrolysis, laser therapy and waxing. Waxes can be applied at a variety of temperatures, utilising specific techniques for each.
Massage
A Beauty Therapist is trained to perform Swedish massage on the body and may have also acquired additional qualifications in advanced techniques e.g. deep tissue or lymphatic drainage.
Aromatherapy involves the use of pure essential oil blends combined with specialised manual technique. This treatment is adapted to the individual.
Spa
Water treatments form the basis of these programmes which are carried out in purpose-designed premises. There are many types of spa - day spa, destination spa, hotel spa, resort spa, health spa. When visiting a spa extra time must be allowed as treatment programmes are the focus of these facilities.