CIBTAC Beauty Therapy Diploma (Ireland) cheat sheet

Skin analysis order: observe in natural light, palpate for texture and hydration, then classify skin type as normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive before selecting products.

Fitzpatrick scale I–VI grades UV response; types I–II burn easily and need SPF 30+ and short UV exposure during facials and waxing.

Facial routine sequence: cleanse, exfoliate, tone, massage, mask, moisturise, protect; massage strokes follow muscle direction and drain toward lymph nodes.

Waxing rule: hair must be at least 5 mm long; patch test 24–48 hours before first treatment; do not wax over retinoid-treated, inflamed, or freshly exfoliated skin.

Contraindications to heat and electrical treatments include pregnancy, epilepsy, pacemakers, metal implants, active infection, and recent haemorrhage.

Manicure and pedicure hygiene: single-use files and buffers, hospital-grade disinfectant for reusable tools, and no treatment on broken or fungal nails.

Massage contraindications: fever, DVT, uncontrolled hypertension, acute injury, and first trimester of pregnancy; always obtain informed consent and record it.

Lash and brow tinting requires a patch test 24–48 hours prior; keep developer away from the eye and remove product immediately if irritation occurs.

Colour theory for make-up: complementary colours neutralise (green cancels redness, orange cancels blue bruising); match foundation to jawline in daylight.

Skin analysis order: observe in natural light, palpate for texture and hydration, then classify skin type as normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive before selecting products.

Fitzpatrick scale I–VI grades UV response; types I–II burn easily and need SPF 30+ and short UV exposure during facials and waxing.

Facial routine sequence: cleanse, exfoliate, tone, massage, mask, moisturise, protect; massage strokes follow muscle direction and drain toward lymph nodes.

Waxing rule: hair must be at least 5 mm long; patch test 24–48 hours before first treatment; do not wax over retinoid-treated, inflamed, or freshly exfoliated skin.

Contraindications to heat and electrical treatments include pregnancy, epilepsy, pacemakers, metal implants, active infection, and recent haemorrhage.

Manicure and pedicure hygiene: single-use files and buffers, hospital-grade disinfectant for reusable tools, and no treatment on broken or fungal nails.

Massage contraindications: fever, DVT, uncontrolled hypertension, acute injury, and first trimester of pregnancy; always obtain informed consent and record it.

Lash and brow tinting requires a patch test 24–48 hours prior; keep developer away from the eye and remove product immediately if irritation occurs.

Colour theory for make-up: complementary colours neutralise (green cancels redness, orange cancels blue bruising); match foundation to jawline in daylight.