Set up and run by a fully qualified lecturer with considerable experience in the beauty industry, Essence Beauty Academy offers a range of professional accredited training courses. One- or three-day courses cover manicures and pedicures, facials, eye treatments, make-up, waxing as well as various massages and reflexology. Combining practical work with theory, including client consultations, health and safety, contraindications, and aftercare advice, the courses are held on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.