QQI Level 6 Beauty & Body study guide
QQI Level 6 Beauty & Body · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
QQI Level 6 Beauty & Body is an Irish further-education award for practitioners who already hold a Level 5 beauty qualification and want to work at a more advanced, supervisory level. It suits therapists moving into advanced facial and body work, salon seniors, and people returning to the industry who need current certification. The QQI Level 6 Beauty & Body study guide has 9 sections and about 2,568 words.
01Anatomy, Physiology and Skin Science
Anatomy, physiology and skin science underpins every treatment decision. The exam checks correct terminology, the structure and functions of skin, hair and nails, and your ability to link physiology to client safety and treatment outcomes.
296 words, about 1 min02Health, Safety and Hygiene in the Salon
Health, safety and hygiene questions test infection control, chemical and electrical safety, risk assessment, waste handling and the legal framework behind salon practice. Answers must be practical and defensible.
321 words, about 2 min03Client Consultation, Skin Analysis and Treatment Planning
This domain tests structured consultation, informed consent, skin analysis, contraindication screening, lesion recognition and defensible treatment planning. Obtain informed consent before touching the client or performing a test patch; explain benefits, risks, alternatives and aftercare.
301 words, about 2 min04Advanced Facial and Skin Care Treatments
Advanced facial questions test modality selection, skin preparation, parameters, contraindications, post-treatment care and complication management. Expect applied scenarios, not just definitions.
297 words, about 1 min05Body Treatments and Body Massage
Body treatment questions test massage theory, movement selection, contraindication screening, draping, hygiene, pressure control and safe use of heat, cold and body devices. Classic massage movements: effleurage (gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), friction and vibration.
267 words, about 1 min06Waxing and Hair Removal Techniques
Waxing questions test hair biology, wax chemistry, temperature control, patch testing, contraindications, direction of removal, aftercare and infection control. Hair cycle: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), telogen (rest).
286 words, about 1 min07Product Knowledge, Ingredients and Cosmetic Science
Product knowledge questions test INCI reading, ingredient function, pH, formulation compatibility, preservatives, allergens, claims and client-specific recommendations. INCI lists ingredients in descending order above 1%; below 1% the order is flexible.
278 words, about 1 min08Professional Practice, Ethics and Salon Management
Professional practice questions test scope of practice, ethics, insurance, consent, confidentiality, record keeping, consumer law and day-to-day salon management. Work within training, insurance and employer policy; refer medical, injectable and prescriptive treatments.
269 words, about 1 min09Client Care, Communication and Retail Skills
Client care questions test communication, empathy, boundaries, complaint handling, aftercare and ethical retail. The exam rewards client-centred answers that respect consent and scope.
253 words, about 1 min