Foundation Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Learn the Skills. Build the Confidence. Start Your Beauty Career.
A 3-Week Intensive, Practical Beauty Therapy Programme by IHB Institute
September 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
You Don't Need to Know Everything Before You Start.
You simply need to be ready to learn.
Many people are interested in beauty therapy but hesitate because they believe they need previous experience, existing clients, a beauty salon or expensive equipment before they can begin.
You don't.
The Foundation Certificate in Beauty Therapy is designed as an entry point into professional beauty training.
You will be introduced to the principles behind each treatment, watch your trainer demonstrate the correct procedures, practise under supervision and develop your technique throughout the programme.
By the end of your training, you will have built a practical foundation across some of the most requested beauty and spa services.
What Will You Learn?
6 Core Areas of Beauty Therapy
Facial & Skincare
Learn how to deliver a professional facial treatment from consultation through to completion.
- Client consultation
- Skin analysis
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- Extraction principles
- Facial massage
- Mask application
- Treatment sequencing
- Finishing procedures
- Homecare and product recommendations
Manicure & Pedicure
Learn the professional procedures involved in hand and foot care.
- Nail anatomy and basic nail knowledge
- Nail preparation
- Filing and shaping
- Cuticle care
- Hand and foot exfoliation
- Hand and foot massage
- Polish application
- Professional manicure procedures
- Professional pedicure procedures
- Contraindications and safe practice
Basic Waxing & Hair Removal
Waxing is one of the practical skills frequently requested in salons and spas.
- Legs
- Underarms
- Upper lip
- Chin
- Brows
- Bikini line
- Consultation and preparation
- Waxing technique
- Skin protection and aftercare
Relaxation Massage
Develop the foundation skills required to provide a professional relaxation massage.
- Client preparation
- Positioning
- Draping
- Therapist posture
- Massage pressure
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Basic friction techniques
- Back and shoulder massage
- Arm and leg massage
- Treatment sequencing
- Client comfort and aftercare
Client Consultation & Care
A good beauty therapist does more than perform treatments.
- Consult professionally with clients
- Identify relevant contraindications and precautions
- Understand client needs
- Plan treatments
- Maintain client records
- Communicate professionally
- Protect client comfort and confidentiality
- Provide appropriate homecare recommendations
- Encourage repeat visits through good client service
Professional Practice & Salon Skills
Develop the professional habits that support safe and effective service delivery.
- Personal presentation
- Treatment-room preparation
- Hygiene and infection prevention
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Equipment and product handling
- Safe treatment procedures
- Professional boundaries
- Client comfort
- Professional conduct
- Basic retail and product recommendation skills
It's Not Just About Learning. It's About Learning to Perform.
Beauty therapy is a hands-on profession. That is why IHB Institute uses a practical training approach.
Learn
Understand the treatment, products, equipment, safety requirements and professional procedure.
Observe
Watch your trainer demonstrate the correct technique and treatment sequence.
Practise
Perform the techniques yourself under trainer supervision.
Perform
Develop the confidence and consistency to perform the required treatment procedures to the expected foundation standard.
You will not be expected to simply sit in a classroom and take notes for three weeks.
The programme is designed around demonstrations, supervised practice, practical development and assessment.
Why Choose IHB Institute?
Train with people who understand beauty as a profession.
IHB Institute has built its training approach around the practical development of beauty professionals. Our focus is not simply on giving learners information.
It is on helping learners understand: What to do. Why you are doing it. How to do it correctly. How to work safely. How to care for the client.
That distinction matters.
Practical-First Training
You learn through demonstration, practice, correction and repetition.
Structured Training
The programme follows a clear progression from fundamentals to practical performance.
Multiple Beauty Skills
Instead of learning only one service, you develop a foundation across facial, nail, waxing and massage treatments.
Professional Client Care
You learn the consultation, communication and client-care skills that sit behind every professional treatment.
Trainer Guidance
Your practical work is supervised so that technique can be corrected and improved as you learn.
Foundation for Your Next Step
The programme gives you a starting point from which you can continue developing your skills and specialise further.
What About Anatomy, Skin Science and Contraindications?
You will learn the knowledge you need to understand and perform your treatments safely. Rather than separating practical training from theory, relevant beauty science is integrated into the treatments you are learning.
Understand the science that supports the treatment you are performing.
Who Is This Course For?
This programme is ideal if you are:
A Complete Beginner
You want to enter the beauty industry but have never had formal beauty training.
Starting a New Career
You are looking for a practical skill you can develop into a career.
Building Your Own Business
You want to develop a foundation in beauty services before starting or expanding your business.
Already Working in Beauty
You have experience but want to strengthen your technique and formalise your knowledge.
Interested in Salon or Spa Work
You want practical skills that can prepare you for entry-level opportunities in the beauty and spa environment.
Ready to Develop Yourself
You simply have a genuine interest in professional beauty therapy and want structured training rather than learning randomly from social media.
No previous professional beauty qualification is required.
What Can You Do With Your Beauty Therapy Skills?
Your Foundation Certificate can be the starting point for different professional pathways.
Your Potential Progression
Foundation Certificate in Beauty Therapy
↓
Diploma in Beauty Therapy
↓
Advanced Diploma in Beauty & Aesthetics
↓
Specialist Beauty & Aesthetic Certifications
Your career develops as your skills, experience and qualifications develop.
Will I Practise During the Course?
Yes.
Practical training is a central part of the programme. You will participate in trainer demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, practical workshops and assessment activities.
The objective is to give you opportunities to perform the techniques you are learning, receive trainer feedback and improve through practice.
Do I Need to Buy a Kit or Any Other Products for the Course?
No. There are no additional product or kit purchases required for the training. IHB Institute provides the products and materials used during practical training.
Course Details
2026 Lagos Cohort
Starts 21 September 2026
Location: Agungi, Lekki, Lagos
Training: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Early Bird
₦380,000
₦280,000
SAVE ₦100,000
Early Bird Deadline: 10 September 2026
2026 Owerri Cohort
Starts 26 October 2026
Location: Owerri, Imo State
Training: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Early Bird
₦380,000
₦280,000
SAVE ₦100,000
Early Bird Deadline: 10 October 2026
Your Course Investment
Regular Fee
₦380,000
Early Bird Fee
₦280,000
You Save
₦100,000
Early Bird pricing is available only until the stated deadline for each cohort.
A 50% deposit secures your place, with the balance payable before the programme begins.
What Is Included?
Your course fee covers:
There are no compulsory kit or product purchases required for the course.
Your Journey at IHB
Week 1
Build the Foundation
Understand professional practice, health and safety, client consultation, skin and beauty science, facial treatments and manicure.
Week 2
Develop Your Treatment Skills
Build your pedicure, waxing and massage skills through demonstrations and supervised practical work.
Week 3
Practise. Integrate. Perform.
Bring your skills together through integrated practical sessions, assessment preparation and final competency assessment.
By the end of the programme, you will understand how the core treatments fit together within a professional beauty therapy environment.
Assessment & Certification
Your development is assessed throughout the programme.
Assessment includes practical observation, skills assessment and knowledge assessment. You will be assessed on areas such as:
Learners who successfully meet the programme requirements will receive the:
IHB Institute Foundation Certificate in Beauty Therapy
What Happens After the Course?
Completing your Foundation Certificate is the beginning of your professional development.
You can continue building your skills through further beauty therapy and aesthetic training, gain experience in the industry, develop your own client base or explore employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
For eligible Beauty Therapy graduates, IHB may also provide access to employer-network and placement-support opportunities.
Placement is subject to available opportunities, employer requirements and learner suitability.
Ready to Start?
You do not need to have a salon.
You do not need years of experience.
You do not need to know everything before you begin.
You need the right training, the willingness to practise and the commitment to develop your skills.
Start with the foundation.
Foundation Certificate in Beauty Therapy
LAGOS — 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
OWERRI — 26 OCTOBER 2026
EARLY BIRD: ₦280,000 — SAVE ₦100,000
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