RBSE Sec Voc Beauty and Wellness study plan

Label the layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) and state one function of each on a blank diagram you draw yourself

Classify skin types (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, normal) by listing three observable indicators for each

List the five links in the chain of infection and give one salon-specific break point for each

Demonstrate correct handwashing and explain when it is required before and after a client service

Define disinfection versus sterilization and sort ten salon tools and items into the correct category

Name the three growth stages of hair and explain how each affects chemical services

Identify the hair structure layers (cuticle, cortex, medulla) and connect cortex damage to color and texture results

Explain the patch test procedure and state when it must be performed before a color service

Describe the safety checks required before a hot tool or chemical service, including client consultation and strand test

Outline the correct response steps for a chemical burn or product in the eye during a service

Sequence the steps of a basic facial from consultation to finishing products, stating the purpose of each

Match cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing products to the five skin types

Identify the face shapes and describe one contouring or highlighting adjustment for each

Explain color theory terms (primary, secondary, complementary, undertone) and apply them to foundation matching

Describe contraindications that require postponing or refusing a facial treatment

Demonstrate a day makeup application sequence on a model or yourself and note the order of products used

Describe the correct technique for a basic blow-dry and one styling finish, including heat protection

Explain sanitation requirements for shared makeup items such as mascara wands, sponges, and brushes

Compare makeup removal and hair-cleansing routines and justify product choices for two different client profiles

List five common client complaints about makeup or styling results and a prevention step for each

Label the parts of the nail (matrix, nail plate, cuticle, lunula, free edge) and state one care rule for each

Sequence the steps of a basic manicure and a basic pedicure, noting the sanitation step between each

Explain the risks of cuticle cutting and identify when a nail service must be refused due to infection signs

Describe daily personal grooming standards expected of a salon professional, including hand, hair, oral, and uniform care

List client hygiene and comfort practices to follow before, during, and after a nail service

Describe the main segments of the beauty and wellness industry and one career role in each

Explain the stages of a client service cycle from booking to follow-up and what the client expects at each stage

Draft responses to three difficult client situations, including a late arrival and a complaint about results

Explain how appointment scheduling, record keeping, and client consent forms protect both client and salon

Identify three retail or add-on service opportunities and the ethical way to recommend them

Compare three career paths (salon employee, freelance artist, salon owner) by income model, cost, and required skills

Estimate startup costs for a small salon service by listing equipment, product, and licensing categories

Explain the purpose of a simple business plan and draft the sections you would need

Describe basic pricing that covers product cost, time, and overhead, and calculate a sample service price

Identify three ways a new professional builds a client base ethically

Complete two full-length timed practice tests and score each domain separately

Re-study every domain scoring below 70% and rewrite the missed concepts in your own words

Recite the key safety and infection control rules without notes

Practice ten rapid-fire consultation and contraindication scenarios

Review your week 1 to 7 deliverables and correct any outdated or inaccurate notes