Anatomy of the Skin, Hair & Nails - Understand, Treat, and Achieve Better Results

A deep understanding of the skin, hair, and nails is the foundation of every successful treatment. This course takes you beyond surface-level knowledge, providing the essential anatomy and physiology needed to make informed decisions about treatments, ingredient use, and machine modalities.

Whether you’re returning to the beauty industry after a break or completing a pre-requisite for advanced courses, this training will refresh your confidence and expand your professional skill set.

 This course is ideal for:

Beauty therapists returning to the industry after time away

Students or practitioners needing a refresher in anatomy before advanced training

Professionals wanting a stronger understanding of how treatments interact with the body

What You’ll Learn:

• Skin Structure & Function
  
• Overview of the skin
  
• Biology of cells & tissues
  
• Layers of the skin: Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
  
• Anatomy & function of each layer
  
• Appendages within the skin
  
• Collagen and elastin – structure and function
  
• Addendum: Wound healing
  
• Hair Anatomy
  
• Introduction to the biology of hair
  
• Nail Anatomy
  
• Introduction to the biology of nails
  
• Additional Topics
  
• General contraindications related to skin, hair, and nail treatments
  

Why This Knowledge Matters:

• A solid foundation in anatomy allows you to:
  
• Select the right treatment modality for each client
  
• Understand the impact of ingredients on different layers of the skin
  
• Safely operate advanced equipment and tailor protocols
  
• Recognise contraindications before beginning a treatment
  
• Enhance client trust through your professional expertise
  

Anatomy of the Skin, Hair & Nails I 2-Part Learning Pathway | Flexible Delivery Options

Understand. Treat. Excel.

This theory-based course provides a detailed understanding of the skin, hair, and nails—essential for making safe, effective treatment decisions and building client trust. It’s perfect for therapists refreshing their anatomy knowledge, meeting pre-requisites for advanced courses, or returning to the industry.

Part 1 – Self-Directed Learning

Work through your theory content at your own pace with full access to our learning materials.

Includes:

• Anatomy of the Skin, Hair & Nails 101
  
• Supportive reference resources
  
• No practical component
  

1 hour support available: You may request one-on-one or online support from one of our educators at any stage of your learning.

Estimated Time: 24 CE Hours

Part 2 – Assessment & Certification

Once you’ve completed your learning modules, schedule a 60-minute Q&A session with one of our credentialed educators. This allows you to clarify any questions before sitting your online written theory assessment.

Certification is awarded upon successful completion of your assessment.

Delivery Options: Self Directed Online Learning

We provide training in: 

Auckland • Wellington • Christchurch • Hamilton • Tauranga • Rotorua • Napier-Hastings • New Plymouth • Palmerston North • Nelson • Dunedin • Invercargill.

Plus, nationwide online learning for therapists anywhere in New Zealand.