The new edition of The Science of Beauty Therapy has been thoroughly updated to make it more suitable for today's students. The text covers all the underpinning scientific concepts behind a range of therapy applications (from anatomy and physiology to electrical theory) and how it applies to the relevant equipment. This new edition includes extra material on Diet and Nutrition, Artificial Nails, and Laser Treatment to bring the text up-to-date with the latest developments in beauty and holistic therapies. Ideal for NVQ Level 2/3 and BTEC students, the text includes a variety of questions and activities to further enhance learning.