The Beauty Therapy and Non Surgical Cosmetics course is a full time ITEC diploma course which you can take for one year, or progess your studies to include Beauty Therapy Year 2 where you will go on to the highly specialised skills of microdermabrasion, laser treatment and epilation.

The Beauty Specialist Certificate course is an excellent way to build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to start a career as a Beautician. This course will prepare you for working in a Beauty Salon or  opening your own Salon. As well as learning all about how the Beauty business works, you will learn about a wide range of beauty products, equipment and treatments. You will specialise in facials, skin care and eye treatments.

Portobello Institute's Beauty Specialist diploma course brings you up to speed with the complete Beautician's toolkit of salon treatments for skin, eye, make up, waxing, manicure and pedicure.

Holistic Massage has been used for thousands of years as a simple and effective method of attaining & maintaining good health. Massage has been incorporated into many health systems and is the basis and foundation skills of any massage therapist.

If you are interested in Nail Courses, Portobello Institute recommends that you begin with this one - the ITEC Certification in Manicure & Pedicure.

The Nail Technician course is a progression course from basic Manicure and Pedicure. During this course you will master Gel and Acrylic nails, as well as understand and advise your clients on the different types of nails that will suit their needs and lifestyle.

Great savings on this Nail Courses Combo:

• Manicure & Pedicure (ITEC)
• Nail Technician (Gel & Acrylic Nails)

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

Waxing is an advanced beauty therapy skill which is in demand in today's beauty salons and is a specialised skillset to promote your salon career.

Hot stone massage is increasing in popularity. Heated stones in fragrant oils are applied to key points on the  body. The direct heat relaxes the body which means the massage is more effective and intense than a regular massage. The technique of working the hot stones along the body with cooler stones encourages the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and flush out waste.

The Beauty industry is expanding at a rapid rate. One of the main areas of expansion in recent years is Advanced and Specialist Waxing. The Advanced Waxing course is aimed at qualified beauticians who are already confident within waxing and are looking to advance in this area. This 1 day waxing course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to carry out Californian, Brazilian and Hollywood waxing treatments which are extremely popular choices for clients.

This one day course gives you the skills and techniques to be able to complete a "2 week manicure" gel application perfectly. The gel is painted on to the fingers and cured under a UV Lamp so that the "polish like finish" won't chip off and the effects last for 2 or more weeks. Our one day course is open to therapists who would like to develop their skills or to anyone who would like to be able to do this treatment from home.

Threading is fast becoming the most popular method for hair removal. Originating from India and the Far East, the method of plucking untidy hair using rolled threads is favoured currently as it avoids pulling on the skin which is very sensitive around the eye area and therefore avoids drooping of the eyelid. This 1 day workshop introduces the learner to the skilled technique of the ancient art of threading and is ideal for practicing beauticians of those who wise to learn the skill for personal use. Students will be thought both methods of Threading (Hand and Mouth techniques)

Whether you already own or work in a salon or looking to offer a tanning service from home this 1 day tanning course is for you. Tanning is one of the most sought after beauty treatments in salons today. Applied correctly it gives clients a healthy glowing complexion and is the safer way to tan. On this 1 day course you will learn the process for perfect application from prepping to applying an even coat and aftercare.

Add to your beauty techniques with this eyelash extension course. This new and innovative treatment allows the therapist to create a dramatic look or just subtle definition to the eye, with results that can last up to two months.  Eyelash extensions are fast becoming the ‘must have’ look for all occasion giving clients thicker, longer and fully eye lashes.  This 1 day course is the perfect add on to an existing beauty qualification.

ITEC created this Make Up course for those working in salons, pharmacies or for those seeking a qualification to complement a beauty qualification.

Summer 2012 Open Days;

Portobello Institute, Dominick St, Dublin 1