Advanced Diploma in Beauty, Wellness & Salon Management

Training Method: Theory + Demonstration + Hands-on Practice + Model/Client Training + Projects

Unit 1: Advanced Skincare & Facial Treatments

Theory

1. Introduction to advanced skincare
2. Skin anatomy and physiology
3. Detailed skin analysis
4. Skin types and common concerns
5. Professional skincare ingredients
6. Cleansing and exfoliation techniques
7. Facial massage principles
8. Advanced facial treatment protocols
9. Hydration, brightening and rejuvenation treatments
10. Acne-care and oil-control concepts
11. Anti-ageing skincare concepts
12. Contraindications and treatment precautions
13. Hygiene and infection control
14. Client consultation and treatment planning

Practical

1. Professional skin analysis
2. Client consultation and record preparation
3. Deep cleansing
4. Professional exfoliation
5. Facial steaming
6. Extraction techniques and precautions
7. Advanced facial massage
8. Hydrating facial
9. Brightening facial
10. De-tan facial
11. Acne/oily skin facial
12. Anti-ageing facial
13. Customized facial treatment
14. Complete professional facial service

Unit 2: Advanced Hair Cutting, Styling & Hair Care

Theory

1. Advanced hair and scalp knowledge
2. Hair types, textures and densities
3. Hair and scalp analysis
4. Hair cutting principles
5. Advanced sectioning
6. Cutting angles and elevation
7. Layering and graduation
8. Face-framing techniques
9. Hair styling principles
10. Blow-drying and heat styling
11. Hair products and treatment selection
12. Hair damage and basic corrective care
13. Hair hygiene and safety

Practical

1. Hair and scalp consultation
2. Professional shampoo and conditioning
3. Advanced sectioning
4. One-length haircut
5. Graduation haircut
6. Layered haircut
7. Long-layer haircut
8. Face-framing haircut
9. Fringe and bangs
10. Blow-dry styling
11. Straightening
12. Curling and waves
13. Advanced updo
14. Party and occasion hairstyles
15. Complete haircut and styling service

Unit 3: Professional Makeup Artistry

Theory

1. Professional makeup fundamentals
2. Makeup tools and brush knowledge
3. Skin preparation
4. Foundation and concealer selection
5. Colour theory
6. Face shapes and correction
7. Contouring and highlighting
8. Eyebrow design
9. Advanced eye makeup
10. Eyeliner and false-lash concepts
11. Lip shaping and colour selection
12. Day, evening and party makeup
13. Bridal makeup principles
14. Makeup hygiene and sanitation
15. Client consultation and makeup planning

Practical

1. Professional makeup workstation setup
2. Skin preparation
3. Foundation and concealer application
4. Contouring and highlighting
5. Eyebrow shaping and enhancement
6. Basic and advanced eye makeup
7. Eyeliner techniques
8. False-eyelash application
9. Lip shaping and makeup
10. Natural/day makeup
11. Evening makeup
12. Party makeup
13. Basic bridal makeup
14. Advanced bridal look
15. Complete professional makeup project

Unit 4: Advanced Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Art

Theory

1. Advanced nail anatomy
2. Nail types and common concerns
3. Professional manicure and pedicure
4. Nail shaping and filing
5. Cuticle care
6. Spa manicure and pedicure
7. Paraffin wax treatment
8. Gel polish fundamentals
9. Nail art principles
10. Colour theory for nail art
11. Nail extensions overview
12. Nail hygiene and safety
13. Contraindications and aftercare

Practical

1. Professional manicure
2. Professional pedicure
3. Spa manicure
4. Spa pedicure
5. Paraffin hand treatment
6. Paraffin foot treatment
7. French manicure
8. Basic nail art
9. Advanced nail art
10. Glitter and foil application
11. Embellishment and stone work
12. Gel polish application
13. Gel polish removal
14. Basic gel extension practice
15. Complete professional nail service

Unit 5: Wellness, Body Care & Spa Therapies

Theory

1. Introduction to wellness and spa services
2. Principles of relaxation and wellness
3. Basic body anatomy for beauty professionals
4. Body exfoliation and scrubbing
5. Body polishing concepts
6. Basic body massage principles
7. Relaxation techniques
8. Spa products and their uses
9. Aromatherapy fundamentals
10. Steam and heat-based wellness treatments
11. Contraindications and client safety
12. Spa hygiene and professional ethics

Practical

1. Client consultation for wellness services
2. Body-care workstation setup
3. Body scrub procedure
4. Body polishing procedure
5. Basic relaxation massage techniques
6. Hand and foot relaxation massage
7. Aromatherapy-based relaxation session
8. Basic spa treatment
9. Wellness treatment planning
10. Complete body-care service
11. Aftercare and wellness recommendations

Unit 6: Advanced Beauty & Personal Grooming

Theory

1. Principles of personal grooming
2. Professional appearance
3. Advanced skincare routine
4. Hair grooming and styling
5. Nail and hand care
6. Basic wardrobe coordination
7. Colour coordination
8. Accessories and styling
9. Professional etiquette
10. Body language and posture
11. Communication and confidence
12. Grooming for interviews and workplaces
13. Grooming for special occasions

Practical

1. Personal skin analysis
2. Customized skincare routine
3. Hair grooming and styling
4. Professional makeup look
5. Nail grooming
6. Outfit coordination
7. Accessory selection
8. Office-ready grooming
9. Interview-ready grooming
10. Occasion-ready grooming
11. Complete personal grooming presentation

Unit 7: Salon Operations & Management

Theory

1. Introduction to salon management
2. Salon structure and organization
3. Salon layout and workstation planning
4. Equipment and inventory management
5. Product purchasing and stock control
6. Appointment scheduling
7. Client records and documentation
8. Service menu planning
9. Pricing and package development
10. Staff roles and responsibilities
11. Employee scheduling
12. Customer service management
13. Complaint handling
14. Salon hygiene and safety standards
15. Daily salon operations

Practical

1. Creating a salon floor plan
2. Preparing a service menu
3. Creating treatment packages
4. Appointment scheduling practice
5. Client record management
6. Stock register preparation
7. Product inventory management
8. Staff duty scheduling
9. Service pricing exercise
10. Customer complaint-handling role play
11. Daily salon opening and closing procedures

Unit 8: Marketing, Sales & Beauty Business Management

Theory

1. Fundamentals of beauty-business management
2. Understanding the target customer
3. Branding and salon identity
4. Marketing strategies
5. Social media marketing
6. Content creation for beauty businesses
7. Promotional campaigns
8. Customer retention strategies
9. Membership and loyalty programs
10. Retail product sales
11. Upselling and cross-selling
12. Online booking and digital presence
13. Basic financial management
14. Revenue and expense tracking
15. Entrepreneurship and business planning

Practical

1. Creating a salon brand concept
2. Designing a service menu
3. Creating promotional offers
4. Developing a social media content plan
5. Creating a basic salon promotion
6. Customer retention plan
7. Membership package design
8. Product recommendation and sales role play
9. Basic income and expense calculation
10. Creating a simple beauty-business plan

Unit 9: Client Consultation, Professional Ethics & Team Management

Theory

1. Professional client consultation
2. Client needs assessment
3. Treatment planning
4. Client communication skills
5. Professional boundaries and ethics
6. Confidentiality and client records
7. Customer service standards
8. Team communication
9. Staff motivation
10. Leadership and delegation
11. Conflict management
12. Performance monitoring
13. Professional conduct
14. Workplace safety

Practical

1. Client consultation role play
2. Skin, hair and beauty assessment
3. Treatment recommendation
4. Client record preparation
5. Customer service role play
6. Complaint resolution practice
7. Team meeting simulation
8. Staff duty allocation
9. Leadership exercises
10. Conflict-resolution role play
11. Performance feedback practice

Unit 10: Professional Salon Practice, Portfolio & Final Project

Theory

1. Complete salon-service workflow
2. Treatment planning and service coordination
3. Quality control
4. Professional standards
5. Client retention
6. Salon productivity
7. Portfolio development
8. Career opportunities
9. Freelance beauty services
10. Salon entrepreneurship
11. Professional development
12. Final project planning

Practical

1. Complete client consultation
2. Complete skin analysis
3. Professional facial treatment
4. Haircut and styling service
5. Professional makeup service
6. Manicure and pedicure service
7. Nail-art service
8. Wellness/body-care service
9. Complete salon workflow management
10. Client aftercare and follow-up
11. Portfolio preparation
12. Final integrated salon project

1-Year Course Progression

Months 1–2: Skin & Hair

Unit 1: Advanced Skincare & Facial Treatments

Unit 2: Advanced Hair Cutting, Styling & Hair Care

• Skin analysis
• Advanced facials
• Hair analysis
• Professional haircuts
• Styling and finishing
• Model/client practice

Months 3–4: Makeup, Nails & Wellness

Unit 3: Professional Makeup Artistry

Unit 4: Advanced Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Art

Unit 5: Wellness, Body Care & Spa Therapies

• Advanced makeup
• Bridal makeup
• Nail services
• Gel techniques
• Body care
• Spa and wellness treatments

Month 5: Grooming & Management

Unit 6: Advanced Beauty & Personal Grooming

Unit 7: Salon Operations & Management

• Personal grooming
• Professional presentation
• Salon layout
• Inventory
• Staff management
• Client records
• Daily salon operations

Month 6: Marketing & Business

Unit 8: Marketing, Sales & Beauty Business Management

• Branding
• Digital marketing
• Social media
• Promotions
• Sales
• Customer retention
• Business planning

Months 7–8: Client & Team Management

Unit 9: Client Consultation, Professional Ethics & Team Management

• Consultation
• Customer service
• Complaint handling
• Leadership
• Team management
• Professional ethics

Months 9–10: Advanced Practical Training

Unit 10: Professional Salon Practice, Portfolio & Final Project

• Integrated beauty services
• Client/model practice
• Salon workflow
• Portfolio creation
• Service quality control
• Business project

Months 11–12: Professional Internship & Final Assessment

• Supervised salon/client practice
• Complete beauty-service projects
• Advanced treatment practice
• Salon management simulation
• Marketing project
• Business-plan project
• Portfolio completion
• Theory revision
• Practical revision
• Final Theory Examination
• Final Practical Examination
• Viva/Professional Interview
• Final Integrated Salon Management Project

Final Practical & Project Assessment

Students can be assessed through a complete professional salon workflow:

Client Consultation → Analysis → Treatment Planning → Service Preparation → Beauty Treatment → Finishing → Aftercare → Client Record → Product Recommendation → Follow-up

Final Project Components

1. Complete facial/skincare project
2. Haircut and styling project
3. Professional makeup project
4. Manicure/pedicure and nail-art project
5. Wellness/body-care project
6. Salon operations project
7. Marketing and promotional project
8. Basic beauty-business plan
9. Professional portfolio
10. Final client-service demonstration

This structure gives students both hands-on beauty expertise and the management, marketing, leadership, and business skills needed to work as a professional beauty specialist, salon supervisor, salon manager, or beauty entrepreneur.