CIBTAC Beauty Therapy study guide
CIBTAC Beauty Therapy · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
CIBTAC - the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology - is a UK awarding organisation that has produced beauty, complementary and spa therapy graduates since 1977. It is regulated by Ofqual (Registration No. RN5124), so its regulated qualifications sit on the UK framework and carry a Level that can be compared with frameworks in other countries. Qualifications are grouped as Awards, Certificates and Diplomas according to the number of hours required, and cover Beauty Therapy, Nails, Make-Up, Complementary & Spa, Advanced Aesthetics and Teaching (Level 3 and Level 4). The CIBTAC Beauty Therapy study guide has 4 sections and about 1,576 words.
01Beauty Therapy: Skin Analysis, Massage and Treatment Safety
The Beauty Therapy domain covers facial and body skincare: consultation, skin analysis, product selection, treatment sequencing, classical massage movements, and the safety judgements that sit behind them. Exam questions usually test decisions - what you do next, what you must not do, and why - rather than definitions alone.
398 words, about 2 min02Nails: Anatomy, Filing Technique and Nail Disorders
The Nails domain tests nail anatomy, growth, manicure and pedicure technique, filing, equipment hygiene and the recognition of nail disorders that must be referred rather than treated. Questions commonly present a visual description of a nail and ask what it is, whether you can treat it, and what you do next.
383 words, about 2 min03Make-Up: Colour Theory, Face Correction and Hygiene
The Make-Up domain tests colour theory, foundation matching, corrective and contouring technique, face and eye shapes, and the hygiene standards that protect both client and artist. Questions are often scenario-based: given a client's undertone, redness or eye shape, what do you apply, where, and why?
385 words, about 2 min04Complementary & Spa: Aromatherapy Safety and Spa Treatments
The Complementary & Spa domain tests aromatherapy blending and dilution, essential-oil safety, carrier-oil selection, massage within a spa context, and the heat and water treatments that form the spa menu. Questions typically ask which oil, which dilution, or which client you must decline or adapt for.
410 words, about 2 min