Spa Therapies

Patch Tests

This story is no longer valid. When someone books in for a tinting procedure in our clinic or during school hours, the patch test plays an important role.  While we understand this can be an inconvenience to some clients, overall, we are attempting to ensure their health and safety are looked after. Just today, Stuff.co.nz …

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A New Year: Our 25th Year

This story is no longer valid. I’d like to apologise to all our readers for the delay in a new blog from the National School of Aesthetics.  Unfortunately, from the time when qualifying examinations swing around (usually late November) until our new classes are well settled-in (usually beginning of March) is an extremely busy time, …

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You Get What You Pay For

This story is no longer valid. I have heard, moreso recently than in previous years, that an applicant has decided to enrol at another provider offering beauty therapy because it is less expensive than the National School of Aesthetics.  Now, I’m not sure if it’s just me, but I personally would pick a provider who …

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The Difference Between Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy

This story is no longer valid. We sometimes receive enquiries about makeup artistry courses, and there’s a perception amongst some people out there that makeup artistry and beauty therapy are interchangeable terms; however, there are differences between what the two industries entail, and, while they are related, they are not the same. Makeup artistry involves …

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Our Diploma in Spa Therapies

This story is no longer valid. One of our newer courses at the National School of Aesthetics is our Diploma in Spa Therapies.  Both the industry and students indicated they wanted a course to build upon their beauty therapy skills.  In addition, there was a need for a strong course focusing on spa therapies not …

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The Information We Provide Prospective Students

This story is no longer valid. The National School of Aesthetics provides a wide range of relevant, high-quality information to prospective, current and graduated students, as well as to members of the public, with regards to our courses and operations.  We do this to ensure you know what is involved in your interaction with us …

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Facts and Figures Explained

This story is no longer valid. In the information pack we send out to prospective students, I’ve listed some vital facts and figures for anyone interested in us to consider.  As a person who has engaged in tertiary study before, I understand the need for prospective students and their loved ones to ensure their prospective …

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Making a Good Impression: Why Presentation Is Important

This story is no longer valid. In an industry like ours, presentation is quite important.  This isn’t to say a beauty therapist or spa therapist or nail technician needs to look like a supermodel, because that isn’t true either, and, to be honest, I believe we’d all have some big shoes to fill if that …

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