Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians [Hardcover]

Joel Gerson (Author), Janet D'Angelo (Author), Shelley Lotz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1562538365 | ISBN-13: 978-1562538361 | Publication Date: June 30, 2003 | Edition: 009

Now in its' ninth edition, Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians has been thoroughly revised to include the most up-to-date information available today. Written by Joel Gerson, one of the industry's top authorities on skin care, and Alison O'Neil, a leading expert in the medical esthetics arena, this updated text contains all the essential information needed to ensure greater success for students taking the state board examinations. For the first time, this text is presented in full-color, incorporating a brand new, user-friendly four-color design that will help students learn the common links between the concepts and principles of skin care. Over 500 new full-color photographs and illustrations support the text content and include new step-by-step photographs for many of the procedures presented. All new photos have been incorporated in the chapter on skin disorders and diseases, special esthetic procedures, client consultation and skin analysis, and color theory and cosmetic techniques. A running glossary in each chapter helps the student become familiar with the language of skin care, and procedural notes and safety tips help to reinforce concepts. Expanded discussion on safety and sanitation topics reflects changes made in OSHA rulings and decontamination and infection control. Added discussion on advanced topics including AHAs, BHAs, glycolic, and microdermabrasion techniques give students exposure to those skills that will make them more marketable. Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians, 9th ed., is the essential textbook for basic esthetics training.

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About the Author

Joel Gerson has been called the "Master of Skin Care Education" because he is a firm believer in education; as a teacher of skin care, facial treatments, and makeup, he has developed a number of educational audio-visual teaching aids. Mr. Gerson also travels extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East presenting educational seminars and lectures. He has served as a consultant for a number of major manufacturers working on product development for the industry, and his educational concepts have been presented at major cosmetology shows. Mr. Gerson's professional credits include:Resident makeup artist for The House of Revlon, NY, Spokesman for Lever Brothers, NY, Vice President of Education for Christine Valmy, Inc., NY, Technical Director for the International School for Estheticians and Makeup Specialists, NY. Mr. Gerson is a licensed cosmetologist and holds a teaching license for Esthetics, Scientific Facial Treatments, and Makeup from the University of the State of New York

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Learning; 009 edition (June 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562538365
• ISBN-13: 978-1562538361
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst most dangerous book, February 8, 2009

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S. Hall "Rn and massage therapist" (houston ,Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians (Hardcover)

This book is poorly written and dangerously flawed. There is a photo showing an infected cheek and it it labeled as Herpes. This is an error. The photo is of Impetigo. This is a very dangerous mistake. There is a section in this book that has the back muscles listed in the wrong area of the back. There is another diagram where the eyebrows are mislabeled. The reveiw book is just wrong is so many instances. To the authors the book, Fix this! This book sets a very low standard for estheticians and then provides a faulty education. I am ashamed. I am also afraid to read this book and study from it for my test.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good all around Beauty School book, August 20, 2005

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nailbait "Dyan" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians (Hardcover)

Most of the chapters are well written and understandable. I have found some discrepancies in the information, and feel that the book could have been edited a little better. The book explains sanitation but does not go into the correct method of sanitizing all items that one would use during a service. The material is quite dry, and could really use something to get the student excited about the occupation that they have chosen.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No Excuses For Milady, March 11, 2007

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Sara Tinkelman (Rochester, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians (Hardcover)

As this is the ninth edition of what is alledgedly the most widely used text for beginning estheticians, then the persistent use of mediocre-to-poor science is inexcusable. Doesn't the author consult *anyone* in the scientific/medical community before sending this thing off to the printers? It is *not*, for instance, an established fact that vitamin A protects human beings from cancer of any sort. There is certainly data that looks promising, but that's it. And since vitamin K is manufactured in the intestinal tract, why is paper wasted insisting that students, many of them fresh out of high school, should be memorizing the names of the food sources of this abundant nutrient? Many of these kids struggle with the science that *is* relevent to the profession they hope to enter. My husband is a doctor, I'm an RN, and neither of us has ever used the term "non-striated" muscle. It's "smooth" muscle, for crying out loud! And while I'm on the subject of muscles, absolutely none - not one - healthcare professional I'm acquainted with has ever learned anything about the "belly" of the muscle! No matter - 18 year-old kids have to learn what is not required of first-year medical students. Please. Yes, as a basic introductory text it has much to recommend it; all the more reason to get the science right. S.T., RN, Rochester, NY