Education for Aestheticians – Book Review: Advanced Hair Removal

Every aesthetician, whether you work for a large day spa, a small salon or are self-employed, needs to constantly upgrade services, adding to their services menu to attract new clients and keep existing clients loyal.

One of the busiest areas of practice these days is hair removal. Although many professionals still use electrolysis and waxing,  many are now using laser hair removal. More importantly, besides the actual treatment of hair removal, there are so many vital aspects of client care involved with advanced hair removal that every aesthetician must be aware of. Advanced Hair Removal, offers all of the information needed, from the view of the practitioner, in an easy to understand format that can be used as a learning tool and a great reference book.

Book Description

This extensive manual provides a modernized approach to hair removal and dispels the rumors, old wives tales, and half truths about hair growth, hair removal, and the techniques that are associated with the procedures. Deigned to act as a resource for students and practicing aestheticians, Advanced Waxing and Hair Removal discusses the must-know subjects of anatomy and physiology; patient interviewing; charting; techniques; and how to grow a hair removal business; and includes patient studies, photographs and recommendations for treatment.

Illustrated are the processes of hair removal by following several candidates through different hair removal techniques and provides many illustrations to observe the results. Documentation of treatment plans, interviewing techniques, and patient recommendations are made available to the reader.

In addition, the book discusses the use of lasers, who can perform this procedure, how it works, and why it may be the single prong in the hair removal plan for a patient. With its simple, non-intimidating approach, this handbook provides the reader with advanced, updated, and need-to-know information about the hair removal process.

Professional Reviews

'The book has fabulous information, useful for all levels of learning. This can and will be a wonderful resource for estheticians to have. A lot of information to comprehend yet one can go to the text and find specific information pertaining to hair removal treatments and services.' — Sandra Peoples Counselor/Instructor Pickens Technical Center, Aurora, Co

"I would purchase this book as a reference book for teaching estheticians based on the information given on lasers, electrolysis and the histology and morphology of the hair follicle' — Kathy McGowan L.Ac. Dipl. Ac, Esthetics Instructor, Licensed Acupuncturist & Esthetician, Ontario, CA

About the Author
Pamela Hill, RN is Chief Executive Officer and president of Facial Aesthetics, the Pamela Hill Institute, and Pamela Hill Skin Care.