VTCT Level 4 Award in Hair Reduction using Laser & IPL
In the last few years, we have seen a real emphasis placed on IPL and laser training – the quality of it, its duration and the experience of the training provider.
In the ever-growing and expanding aesthetics industry, being able to show that you have regulated qualifications is a great way to set you apart from other clinics. It also enables you to gain the best knowledge in performing treatments, which helps you to achieve the best results for your clients.
We believe that training from Lynton is the most comprehensive for someone who wants to be competent and confident to then go on to perform hair reduction treatments in their own business.
Useful Information
The JCCP is now stating that regulated qualifications are a must and that all practitioners should have them, regardless of background, to ensure correct and safe treatments.
Local Councils are now asking for relevant qualifications, especially in London, Wales, Northern Ireland, Leicester and Nottingham.
About This Course
This 4 day course starts remotely via a virtual classroom to save travel time for the first day. Then from days 2-4 there will be practical training taking place in our state-of-the-art Lynton Training Academy in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
You will learn how to perform hair removal on skin types 1-6 using an IPL system and a laser, covering a variety of hair types and areas of the face and body.
The course will finish with a final assessment and a some online work.
Dates
Day 1: Monday 10th March 2025: Virtual Classroom Theory Training.
Day 2: Tuesday 11th March 2025: Practical Laser and IPL Training.
Day 3: Wednesday 12th March 2025: Practical Laser and IPL Training.
Day 4: Thursday 13th March 2025: Assessment Day.
All delegates will attend 3 days of training and 1 day of assessment in total.
Prerequisites
To undertake this course you need to have obtained the following qualifications:
In addition, one of the following qualifications is required:
- A Level 3 beauty qualification.
- Nursing or medical degree.
- VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics Therapies (or equivalent).
Course Agenda
The course combines:
Theory
- The science – the fundamentals of IPL and Laser and the differences between them.
- Hair – the anatomy, its function and why it varies from person to person.
- Theory of IPL and Laser – how treatment is performed on all Fitzpatrick skin-types (1-6).
- How to get best results.
- Treatment planning – how many sessions, how often and maintenance.
- Managing complications – including adverse reactions.
- Consultation and contraindications.
- Patch testing.
- Record keeping.
- Aftercare advice.
- Client care and communication.
- Risk assessment and health and safety.
Practical
Your practical training will be undertaken in Lynton’s state-of-the-art clinic, and will offer you the opportunity to work with live models using medical-grade IPL and laser technologies (including Alexandrite and Long-Pulse Nd:YAG).
You will treat;
- a range of body areas including lip, chin, underarms, bikini, leg, chest and back.
- a range of skin types.
- a range of genders.
Uniquely, we can offer practical experience on a variety different laser and IPL systems, unlike many other training providers who generally only have one system at their disposal.
Why Train with Lynton?
- All our teaching staff have many years of experience in the industry, in both training and in carrying out treatments within clinics using many different Laser and IPL systems.
- The Lynton Training Academy is equipped with the latest interactive audio-visual technology.
- We have four practical training rooms housing our industry-leading aesthetic devices. This allows delegates to receive excellent educational content, live demonstrations and hands-on experience with live models.
- Unlike most other training academies, we have a wide variety of systems available for you to practise with. We believe no other training centre has the same number of devices available.
What You Will Get Out of It
- A Level 4 VTCT accredited laser and IPL qualification.
- A qualification that can then lead onto VTCT Level 5.
- Practical experience with a variety of aesthetic treatments with different technologies.
Course Leader
Kirsty Turnbull
After qualifying as a Beauty Therapist in 2002, Kirsty very quickly discovered a passion for skin and lasers. She has been using lasers and IPL systems since 2003, and joined Lynton as a Clinical Trainer in 2008.
In 2010 she became the manager of the Lynton Clinic, but continued to run a variety of training courses. She has completed her VTCT Level 4 Laser and Light Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation qualification as well as the L5 in Laser Tattoo Removal. She is also a qualified assessor.
In 2018 she became the Education Lead at Lynton lasers, and is now responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Lynton VTCT qualifications. She still administers treatments at the Lynton Clinic, keeping her skills and knowledge completely up to date.
