If you’re planning to start training as a massage therapist, or you’re looking to continue training and improve your professional qualifications, then Australia is one of the best places on earth to do it. A warm welcome Many students of massage come to Oz from places like Canada, the US and the UK because the…
Online studying has grown over the last decade and is expected to continue. The numbers grow each year with statistics showing students enrolled in online studies exclusively, at 15.4%. One in every six students currently studies online. Students taking part-time online courses grew to 33.1% and in some cases 48% which is proof that more…
Motherhood and parenting have changed since the first Mother’s Day were celebrated. In modern day, more mums are busier with family, work and career advancement. The number of stay-at-home moms that are homemakers is falling due to the financial demands of family life in Australia. Decades ago more uneducated women had children, while in recent…
How Demi teacher, Stewart Carr turned his passion for sports into an exciting and rewarding international career We recently sat down for a chat with Stewart, the newest Remedial Massage teacher from our Cairns campus. Stewart is a leading Remedial Massage therapist whose career is as exciting as it is successful. Remedial massage is a…
Kristy started her career in hair 20+ years ago. “I loved everything fashion! I was on the hair styling team working along side a make up artist on a fashion show and thought I just wanted to do that too! So I did!” That determination is what has led Kristy to work all over Australia…
One of the most influential families in the beauty and fashion industries is the daring and creative Kardashian Family. Through this brand, the Kardashian-Jenner clan continues to take over the beauty industry. As with all savvy entrepreneurs, they seem to have an eye for spotting or creating a gap with the beauty, fashion and business…
Satya has been working in Private practice since her graduation from her musculoskeletal degree in 2010. She also works in several multi-modality clinics as a kinesiologist and musculoskeletal therapist and a yoga teacher in both the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Satya joins our experienced team and brings her passion for muscle testing, musculoskeletal assessment and…
involved with student services since she graduated high school. Teri’s training ground in student support services, business and marketing was in the International student arena. Working with people from different cultures has taught her a lot about diversity and interpersonal communication. The students notice her kindness and genuine care in supporting them to reach their…
A study completed by Deloitte Access Economics showed that the pervasive impact of technology and unprecedented industrial transformation has a dual impact on increasing levels of demand for higher skilled workers. In turn, the number of students who opt to commit to online study increased by 32.6% from 2006. eLearning makes it possible to take…
Jo is our much loved Nail trainer. Driven by a love of what she does and a love of learning. Jo is respected for her knowledge and her students benefit from her love of sharing that knowledge. Jo sparkles in the classroom, literally! She loves training nail art, especially glitter and colour, and all the…
Of course, while most people will prefer to study with other people at a college or on a campus, not everyone can do this. Some people have family commitments that mean they can’t travel daily or termly, or they may need to carry on with their current job in order to fund their studies. It’s…
Massages feel great and make you feel like you’re walking on air for a day or two afterwards. These aren’t the only benefits of going for a regular treatment, though, there are lots of other advantages. Regular massage can help to correct problems Massage therapists don’t just give you a rub-down, they are trained to…
If you want to work in the beauty industry then you might have dreams of becoming a top make-up artist or even become your own boss one day but achieving your diploma of beauty also opens up other doors for you. While a diploma in beauty is a significant achievement, it enables you to branch…
Make-up trends come and go over the years. Many come back around, while others leave the building and enter a state of permanent and well-deserved exile (blue eye-liner, anyone?). Others, however, never really go away because they work with anyone’s face, can be used alongside fleeting fads and just look amazing in and of themselves.…
If you’re a beauty and make-up junkie then part of your fix will be trying out new products and looks, as well as swapping tricks with your friends. No matter what the latest looks are, however, there are some age-old tips that never date or go out of style because they are the foundation (geddit…)…
If you live in Cairns, there are plenty of things to see and do. In fact, you really are spoilt for choice Take a Helicopter Ride over the Great Barrier Reef The great thing about Cairns is the access the Great Barrier Reef. You don’t need to snorkel to see it because taking to the…
Body Piercing is extremely popular but if you are going to carry out body piercing then you have to ensure that you are qualified. This is down to the fact that you are carrying out procedures that penetrate the skin and with that comes a number of risks. Body piercers and operators are expected to…
We know that not everybody wants to spend a fortune getting the biggest makeup products, and you shouldn’t have to. Creating iconic looks without breaking the bank is more than possible – so here are a few things to keep in mind when buying makeup on a budget. Do Your Research Start by hitting the…
Sometimes it can be tough to keep up with the latest makeup trends. They always seem to be changing! That’s why our professionals are here to give you a quick rundown of exactly what’s hottest in the industry right now. Tinted Eyebrows Temporary brow stains are all the rage as they’ve gained a foothold over…
Stacey Oertel “Making someone feel special, I believe is the best gift of all” That’s probably my motto in life and it translates to everything I do. Even in the classroom I am always encouraging my students to be the best versions of themselves. I believe this is paramount to getting them industry ready, so…
As a general rule, teachers teach more by what they are than by what they say. Unknown One of the things that we are most proud of at Demi International are the large number of our graduates who find employment in the industry and get the chance to really follow their dreams. We love it…
Jacqui Beutel When a close friend of mine was hospitalised, diagnosed with throat and lung cancer I would visit her and comfort her by carefully and gently placing my hands on her arms, legs, hands, shoulders and forehead, letting the warmth of my hands mould into her body. A process known as ‘holding’. This experience…
I learnt my craft working with top photographers, directors, models and performers. I was lucky enough that my training occurred in a high demand industry where everything had to be exactly right before the shot was taken. I developed the ability to create photoshop like results because of this in strict time-frames. I trained with…
I am a hair, makeup and special effects artist with 15 years of artistic experience, including fine & commercial arts. I work predominately in Tropical North Qld, but I also work interstate and nationally. I have the heart of a gypsy and a thirst for new life experiences and am currently working towards…
Hi my name is Danielle Salmon. After a couple of family members were involved in car accidents I saw first hand how a gap existed in the health journey between surgery and re-cooperation. This was the beginning of my career as a Remedial Massage Therapist. I took my first position as a Remedial Therapist and…
Studying at Demi International Beauty Academy was one of the best things I ever did for myself. I obtained a Diploma in Screen and Media in 2018 alongside…
I recently completed my Diploma in Screen and Media (Makeup) at Demi International…
Michelle, I want to say thank you for being a great teacher/mentor/friend to me this year…
Demi International Beauty Academy is a great school to study make up and beauty services. The Diploma of Screen and Media is a great course…
I really loved my time at Demi International, Ann and the Teachers were just amazing and professional…
Since graduating from Demi international, I have been working as a full time remedial therapist…
Microdermabrasion is a machine delivered exfoliation. It targets the dead skin cells of the outer layer of skin, the Stratum Corneum. Diamond heads are moved across the surface of the skin to break up the dead skin cells and then a vacuum mechanism clears away the exfoliated skin. With the outer skin barrier removed moisture…
IPL and Laser are one of the most popular nonsurgical beauty procedures for skin rejuvenation and hair removal with long-term results. Both IPL and Laser use light technology which targets the dark pigment in hair and skin. In hair reduction the light heats the hair follicle damaging it, affecting the body’s ability to re-produce hair. …
As the terms count down closer to the end of the year, Beauty and Massage clinics are getting busier, and filling log books is becoming an essential task. It doesn’t happen often, but every now and then we might make a mistake which results in one of our clients becoming unhappy or leaving feedback that…
This week has been really exciting! We’ve all really had to use our imaginations to break down scripts, create storyboards, breakdown characters and design face charts to suit. It’s definitely a real skill to be able to do this effectively and represent a character really well. Our teacher is so supportive, stepping us through all the…
Mani’s and Pedi’s, it’s been all about hands and feet this week. I really enjoy this treatment. There is definitely something very relaxing about having your feet done, and providing the treatment. I was surprised at how much I actually really enjoyed it. We learnt the correct technique for painting nails. Mastering red nail polish was…
Wow! Yesterday was such a great day. So many of us in the class getting excited to see all the anatomy we’ve been learning come together, we are getting the most amazing results from our in-class treatments on each other. Wednesday clinics are growing and our clients are giving the greatest feedback. It’s so encouraging when results…
Seonaid has been a Senior Educator of Massage at Demi International for approximately 3 years and has recently added the role of Admin and Compliance Manager to her responsibilities. She is also a loving mum to two beautiful daughters…sounds like she’s got a bit on! Previous roles include being a full time Massage Therapist, business…
Lara Lange operates a home based beauty therapy salon called Earths Indulgence. She is one of our very own graduated students completing her Diploma of Beauty at Demi International just over 12 months ago. She has also studied a Diploma of Specialised Makeup fully rounding out the extensive range of skills on offer at Earths…
Sharon Victory has been a teacher at Demi International for 18 months. She ran her own beauty salon for 20 years before becoming a TAFE Teacher in Beauty Therapy. Her career started with a studying a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Sharon loves the opportunity her role provides to inspire and motivate students about an industry…
Belinda Spiteri has been an educator at Demi International since January 2013. Over her career Belinda has immersed herself in the industry with experience as a Beauty Therapist, Spa Therapist, College Educator, Spa Manager, Salon Owner and Skin Care Promoter. Straight out of school she studied a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and over the years…
It’s been a while since we did an update on the goings on of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Recently the class has moved onto advanced facials. Advanced facials use machinery to help push products deeper into the client’s skin, to get better, deeper and longer lasting results after a facial. The Beauty students were…
I lead a fairly normal healthy life – I don’t smoke, don’t do drugs, eat well (mostly), exercise regularly, and drink occasionally (that’s what I tell my doctor anyway). However, it’s around this time annually for approximately a week or two I lose control – you see I have an addiction that I cannot deny. It has always been…
Have you ever wondered about what products our students are training, and what products are being used on Salon Days, and why these products above all others were chosen? A couple of weeks back we had a visit from our friends at ASAP who brought their product along to discuss with our Diploma of Beauty Therapy students. A bit…
There are few treatments that we struggle to get a model for and male waxing is one of them. This week our trainer managed to persuade one of the male staff members to a Nose, Ear, and Back wax. The model was in his late 30’s and it was quite apparent that he had not had a back wax…
1. Have Fun! You’ve made the decision to study and whether you have a real passion for the industry, you want some sort of recognition (like a diploma), or your just ‘dipping your toe in the water’ because you really don’t know what you want to do, make sure you have fun doing it – every day is…
Week 40 of 40 AND the last week of my Diploma of Beauty Therapy…YAY!! So excited to be finishing but will be sad to not go to school and hang out with the fantastic friends that I’ve made this year at Demi International. Most of us graduated on Saturday night at a 1930’s themed Christmas…
We are done…that’s right a Diploma of Specialised Make-Up in hand, no more study and a job placement – not bad for 6 months’ worth of study and work experience!! We had a great graduation and Christmas party on Saturday night, it was 1930’s themed so a great opportunity to show off a bit of…
This is the last official week of class and we are very excited, and maybe a bit stressed! Term 4 is really about nailing what we’ve learnt and applying it to real situations which requires a lot of focus and commitment on our part. No new module this week however we did have to complete…
Our last week before we graduate….and what a week it’s been!! This is the week where we close off all of our outstanding assessment items and anything that might not have been covered off during the semester. We started Monday morning with an exam on Theatre Make up which thankfully wasn’t too hard. Quickly moving…
We are definitely at the business end of the course! We spent Monday with a demo of an animal character and a clown character followed by the opportunity to try it on our fellow students. Tuesday we moved into the world of Gothic Punk make up which was fun as its unique style requires a…
Argh!!! First up on Monday morning we completed our electricity exam, probably the most difficult exam yet however our teacher, who is halfway through marking, says the results have been looking good so far (sooo hoping mine is amongst it)! We did a read through of our LAST TOPIC for the year – Indian Head…
To be honest it’s been a tough week…2 days of learning about electrical circuits, a module that’s perhaps a little dry for us but made bearable with some hands on circuit making and unique teaching methods. So I’m going to get technical for a second or two (helps me remember by ‘regurgitating’ it): We learnt…
We started the week by continuing on our Hair and Make Up journey through the ages with a run through of the 2000’s. I think we can all agree that this was (is) a period where a lot of looks have been borrowed from previous periods. We received certificates and a special gift each from…
Sitting our Chemical Composition exam was not a great way to start the week but being as I’m a “glass is half full” kind of girl – at least it’s over! We also had another hugely successful salon day from 2-5pm gaining lots of great feedback and clients rebooking. The students who didn’t have clients…
I got so carried away with rambling on about our work experience last week that I forgot about the history lesson we got last week on 18th Century Make Up. Such a fascinating period of Make Up for both men and women, yes that’s right men were well into not only pale white make up…
With our lab coats still on we revised the chemical composition work we started last week and to keep a dry subject fresh we worked through crossword puzzles and revised questions to make sure we’re ready and confident next week’s exam!! We started a new topic on Building Relationships with Customers, and as the name…
Work experience at Halloween FestEvil, Aussie World, was a success! We all worked well as a team and have been invited back next year – well done ladies!! Photos attached of the consenting models shows some great examples of SPFX make-up – **not for the faint hearted!! After recapping on our Aussie World efforts Monday…
Time for us to put on our lab coats as we move onto Cosmetic Chemistry. This module has had us delve into some basic chemistry. We have learnt about atoms and atom bonding and an analogy or two was used to help us better understand this topic such as: Charge attraction: Just like opposites can…
Last weekend was all about the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival – what an awesome experience and the feedback we got was very positive. The whole experience was motivating and inspiring – to see the behind the scenes of a fashion show is amazing, but to actually work in a show doing something I love…words can’t…
The Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival is this weekend!! We’ve spent a fair amount of time over the past couple of weeks mastering the swimwear and couture look in preparation for what we expect will be an awesome experience. Check out Kylie’s Professional website here for more information and great tips on getting the most from…
A new module this week and it’s all about reflexology. Reflexology is based on the principle that certain parts of the body reflect the whole. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears. These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body’s own natural…
We started the week with a brainstorming session to find out what we knew about aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy in simple terms is a fragrant cure, or the controlled use of essential oils to treat ailments and disease and to promote physical and emotional well-being. We’re not just talking about smell alone although that is one…
Hands on practical experience? Tick! Loving it? Tick!!! Officially we came back from holidays last week however instead of being in the classroom we have been training and preparing for Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival @ Palmer Coolum Resort on the 24th & 25th of October. Under the watchful eye of the very talented Kylie (from…
What a fantastic holiday! No assignments & lots of beautiful weather = pumped to be back ready to finish off the last 10 weeks of my Diploma of Beauty Therapy. The start to term has brought a new line of skincare products to Demi. We kicked off Term 4 with some training on ASAP Skin…
We completed our hot stone practical assessment Monday morning and Salon Day filled our afternoon with some much needed hands on experience. Its last week of term, and quite a few of our classmates have come down with the flu. Every student has worked hard this semester and it’s a great feeling to now see…
This week we moved onto Avonte Garde Make Up. Avonte Garde ranges from the bizarre to the beautiful and each make-up artist usually has their own twist so it’s always interesting to see what look they will create. The look is more likely to be seen on the runway or pages of a fashion magazine. …
Wow! What a week – we stepped it up a notch (or two) and completed a Big, Bright, and Bold fashion look (statement). The fashion look is all about clean lines, bold colours, no blending, the dramatic, etc. We learned basic, and advanced smoky eye techniques, and used clean lines to create perennially chic cat-eyes. It…
Last week, we covered the theory behind ‘Design and Apply make-up’ including the opportunity to apply makeup on each other using the new techniques we’d learnt. Some of my classmates are absolute naturals at make-up application while some of us had a bit of a giggle at the ‘clown’ face we created on our model.…
Practical assessment first up on Monday morning on skills learnt over the past couple of weeks including Yasmin Eye, Foundation, Smokey Eye, 3D or regular lip, evening look, lip line. Probably should have made a bit more effort with the Sexy Resort Wear Photo-shoot brief handed in this week. We received a little reminder our…
Such an awesome start to the week! Monday morning – we met our teacher in Mooloolaba for breakfast and then experienced a class excursion to the Waterfall Day Spa, which is located under the Landmark Hotel. We were lucky enough to receive a full tour of the premises including a demonstration of their Vichy shower…
Practical assessment first up on Monday morning on skills learnt over the past couple of weeks including Yasmin Eye, Foundation, Smokey Eye, 3D or regular lip, evening look, lip line. Probably should have made a bit more effort with the Sexy Resort Wear Photo-shoot brief handed in this week. We received a little reminder…
We kicked off our week reflecting on a job well done during our work experience opportunity at Meridian State College celebration of dance: ‘Dance Infusion’. A special mention was given to the class on how adaptable we were on the day as the looks changed. We also received an email thank you from the performance…
Huge Monday morning…probably one of our biggest modules ‘Body Structures and Systems’ assessment first up. I know that this one we’ve had to put a lot of study in and a few of us have been a little stressed about this one! The positive, we are coming closer to another break, and closer to the…
Straight into it this week with Ballet make up theory starting with a pale pink base, blocking out the brows and concealing brows by colour correcting to open up the facial features, application of extended liquid liners top & bottom of the eyelids and a red centre to represent the tear duct finished off with…
This week was all about finalising and putting together everything we have learned about body treatments. If you like to be pampered, touched, or just feel good all over then body treatments are for you! On Tuesday morning we had our Body Treatments practical assessment which I nailed. We had our busiest salon day ever…
Term 3 Week 3 Back to the Monday morning theory assessment…argh! This week we covered off assessment on Massage – such an awesome module, one of my favourites of the course so far. Salon Day is in full swing again so if you are interested in a beauty treatment check out our menu and book…
Week 3 It’s been another awesome, yet busy, week in the course. This week we really cranked up the hands on experience which was great but we all need to focus on the basics at this point to build a good foundation for more complex/advanced scenarios. We kicked of the week by doing a bit…
Back to Monday morning Assessments – this week we kicked off with Skin Therapies Framework Written Assessment. I’ve found that by paying attention in class, completing the activities and applying it practically, and a light read through the night before more than enough to get me across the line. We had a special guest speaker…
This week was focused mainly on the eyes, eye socket, eye lashes, eyeliner etc… We started the week with learning the Socket Eye Technique, a classic look that involves defining the natural socket of the eye. We learnt the art of Curling Lashes and how a proper curl can make lashes look longer, thicker, fuller,…
Wow! What a week – we stepped it up a notch (or two) with lots of hands on learning. We kicked of the week with some revision of the primary, secondary & tertiary colours and quickly moved on to discussing body types (Mesomorphs v Ectomorphs v Endomorphs). Zeroing in on the lips we looked at…
No exam Monday morning…score! Instead, we spent it revising and recapping the great stuff we covered last week. After a discussion on Wet & Dry room we watched a demonstration of Bed Layering, and followed that up with a Body Scrub and Mask demonstration. Tuesday, after a recap, we joined up in pairs we performed…
This week we are learning about postures and how a poor posture can put strain on the various muscles from the neck through the back and even the hamstrings…and everything inbetween! The different postures included ‘Flat Back Posture’, ‘Military Type Posture’, ‘Sway Back Posture’, and ‘Kyphosis Lordosis Posture’. We identified that the ideal segment alignment…
It’s been another awesome, yet busy, week in the course. This week we really cranked up the hands on experience which was great but we all need to focus on the basics at this point to build a good foundation for more complex/advanced scenarios. We kicked of the week by doing a bit of revision…
Back to the Monday morning theory assessment…argh! This week we covered off assessment on Massage – such an awesome module, one of my favourites of the course so far. Salon Day is in full swing again so if you are interested in a beauty treatment check out our menu and book an appointment on Ph:…
We learnt so much in Week 1 that I was wondering how we were going to build on it in Week 2. Starting with skin structures & layers of the skin we moved on to the skin and skin disorders. We were introduced to the colour wheel and gained an understanding of the primary, secondary…
The start of this week was about familiarising ourselves with those activities we do every day but take for granted. Our trainer set clear expectations of what was required to succeed in the course, gave us a tour of the school, and outlined workplace Occupational Health and Safety requirements. It was easy see why Demi…
This week it has been all about massage and we have been loving it! We learnt about the benefits of massage and gained an understanding of the skeletal and muscular system. The pre massage routine includes identifying (establishing) contraindications & confirming massage pressure. As we went through each part of the massage sequence covering all…
We learnt so much in Week 1 that I was wondering how we were going to build on it in Week 2. Starting with skin structures & layers of the skin we moved on to the skin and skin disorders. We were introduced to the colour wheel and gained an understanding of the primary, secondary…
This week it has been all about massage and we have been loving it! We learnt about the benefits of massage and gained an understanding of the skeletal and muscular system. The pre massage routine includes identifying (establishing) contraindications & confirming massage pressure. As we went through each part of the massage sequence covering all…
The start of this week was about familiarising ourselves with those activities we do every day but take for granted. Our trainer set clear expectations of what was required to succeed in the course, gave us a tour of the school, and outlined workplace Occupational Health and Safety requirements. It was easy see why Demi…
It’s our first week back after two glorious weeks of holidays. We started with identifying and providing a clinical assessment of complaints affecting the head, neck, shoulders and back. By logically and methodically understanding the specific characteristics of the client’s complaint we can categorise whether it is a Structural, Neural, or Functional issue. Through a…
Two weeks of glorious holidays and we are back into the swing of things. On our first day back and there were a couple of new faces which was great! We played the ‘Get to Know You’ game which gave us all the opportunity to meet the new students. We kicked things (the learning) off…
Last week of Term 2, I’m half way through my Diploma and I’m so happy with the progress that I’ve made. Our Salon Day has been getting busier and busier thanks to a bit of radio and facebook advertising. Last week we started a new module on Safe Work Practices and a nice little surprise…
I can’t believe that this is our last week! We have come so far and learnt so much during our time here at Demi International Beauty Academy. We are finishing off our workbook modules on business which covers all the elements (at a high level) that are required to run a business. The rest of…
This week we moved onto the hip and pelvis. Pain in the hip and pelvis can cause serious discomfort. Biomechanical problems in other regions of the body can be the cause of these problems. We learnt how to identify Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (which produces pain in a region similar to the referred pain pattern from…
Here we are at week 7 already and only 2 weeks left until I’m qualified! I’ve had some time to reflect about the past 6 months and just how much content we’ve covered AND how much I’ve learnt. The course has covered so much and given us exposure to the many directions a career in…
Salon Day is getting bigger and bigger, and thanks to radio advertising, busier and busier! This is great for us because we are getting a lot of experience and building confidence all the time. Special Guest Speaker Danielle Mondahl – Thai Yoga Massage (https://www.facebook.com/TYMbyDani) spoke to us about mindfulness, breathing techniques, personal rituals, demonstration of…
Today we say goodbye and good luck to our Certificate IV students with a small graduation ceremony over lunch. This week our Diploma of Remedial Massage students move onto the shoulder. The shoulder (along with the neck) tends to accumulate more tension than any other area of the body. Upper body tension and pain can…
Here we are at week 8 already and only 2 weeks left until I’m qualified! I’ve had some time to reflect about the past 6 months and just how much content we’ve covered AND how much I’ve learnt. The course has covered so much and given us exposure to the many directions a career in…
The focus for week 5 & 6 was ‘The Wiz’ production. In the lead up we spent time deciding on important things such as which makeup artist would do the makeup for each character, and what we wanted the final design to look like. We were frantically practicing on each other, trying to perfect each…
Smashed the written exam on ‘Advise on Beauty Services’ Monday morning and backed it up with some hands on experience with out Salon Day 1pm – 5pm. If you interested in experiencing what the students at Demi International are capable of please phone 07 5309 6635. Today we moved onto the module focused with effective…
The focus for week 5 & 6 was ‘The Wiz’ production. In the lead up we spent time deciding on important things such as which makeup artist would do the makeup for each character, and what we wanted the final design to look like. We were frantically practicing on each other, trying to perfect each…
It’s our last day for our Certificate IV students and while we are a little sad to see them go we are very excited and confident that they will have every success with a career in remedial massage. Our diploma students have been finishing up theories and practical application relating to the back, specifically the…
Week 2 of our Clinic is in full swing with many hands-on massage hours clocked and lots of happy clients. We finished our module on remedial treatment of the neck which focused on mobilisation of the joints. Our class now moves on to new techniques such as Muscle Energy Technique & Myofascial Release Therapy. The…
Arrgghh Monday morning written exams (This week we had a written exam on Nail Services Framework) are a struggle but the upside is it’s done and we had our Salon Day in the afternoon which is where we get the opportunity to put our theory and newly developed skills to good use. In our second…
Mondays just keep on getting bigger and bigger! We kicked off this week with a written and practical assessment on all the theory we learnt last week on Microdermabrasion. I’m not sure if it’s the way I want to start my week but I’m super happy it’s done! In the afternoon we had our first…
We had the hugest Monday filled with written and practical assessment of the new techniques gained in last week’s module on Advanced Facials…I’m fairly confident that I scraped through. Talking about scraping, this week we are learning how to use the Micro Dermabrasion tool. Think of a tiny vacuum that sucks dead skin cells into…
We have been very busy preparing for upcoming clinic and our final round of massage technique is centered on Sports Massage. Each sport or activity has its own specific muscle groups that need attention and care. Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event,…
This week has been so much fun – it’s all about the principals of stage make-up. We learnt how to effectively make a person’s skin ’age’ using creams (Aging with Cream) and put our theory into practice by applying a Lean (Skinny & Old) and Stout (Fat & Old) look to our fellow students. The…
We had the hugest Monday filled with written and practical assessment of the new techniques gained in last week’s module on Advanced Facials…I’m fairly confident that I scraped through. Talking about scraping, this week we are learning how to use the Micro Dermabrasion tool. Think of a tiny vacuum that sucks dead skin cells into…
In Term 1 we covered Facial Treatments and now we step it up a gear into the world of Advanced Facial Treatments. During this module we are learning the benefits of galvanic treatment which aims to improve the skin via an electro-chemical reaction. There are two types of treatments: iontophoresis; or desincrustation, say that 10…
Over the past couple of weeks we have continued our journey through the different time periods of make-up, traveling from the 1800’s to the 1920s all the way through to the 80s. We have been smashing out all the different looks to cover both make-up and hair and now we are doing a full review…
Last week we finished off our neuromuscular technique and we can now confidently relieve tight knotted muscles throughout the whole body. This week we are reviewing the full body massage by putting it all together in preparation for the clinic. We are all so excited about the clinic coming up later this month, just over…
In Term 1 we covered Facial Treatments and now we step it up a gear into the world of Advanced Facial Treatments. During this module we are learning the benefits of galvanic treatment which aims to improve the skin via an electro-chemical reaction. There are two types of treatments: iontophoresis; or desincrustation, say that 10…
The break over Easter was soooo needed! Happy to be back and first up it’s a history lesson on 18th Century Make Up. What a fascinating period of Make Up for both men and women, yes that’s right men were well into not only pale white make up but also the use of wigs was…
The Easter break was fantastic, just what I needed…time to practice on family and friends! We kicked the term off with focusing on Neuromuscular techniques, or NMT. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body to balance the central nervous systems. We learnt that injury or trauma; even stress can inhibit this balance making…
After a very relaxing couple of weeks off we are right back in the thick of it (literally) kicking off the term with female intimate waxing. We have been learning the process from preparing the client before their treatment, ensuring that a shower is part of it, no moisturisers or creams have been applied, and…
The break over Easter was soooo needed! Happy to be back and first up it’s a history lesson on 18th Century Make Up. What a fascinating period of Make Up for both men and women, yes that’s right men were well into not only pale white make up but also the use of wigs was…
Below are some of my fantastic experiences and a description of the new massage skills learnt during term 1 while studying the Diploma of Remedial Massage at Demi International Beauty Academy. I decided to break down my experiences into three focus areas (helps me remember for exams!), the Client, the Body, and the actual Massage. …
Below are some of my fantastic experiences and a description of the new massage skills gained during term 1 while studying the Diploma of Remedial Massage at Demi International Beauty Academy. I decided to break down my experiences into three focus areas (helps me remember for exams!), the Client, the Body, and the actual Massage. …
I’ve loved every moment of the first term but I am looking forward to a well deserved break over Easter…hmmm Easter eggs! This week we learnt how to develop a treatment plan – which means making a connection with the client when the first arrive at the salon by taking the time to understand what…
Last week before holidays…beach, shops, and relaxation here I come!!! This week as a class we have been catching up on a few of the sessions we missed over the past couple of weeks, well for those of us who had time away. We covered 3D lips – making lips look bigger and fuller by…
I’ve loved every moment of the first term but I am looking forward to a well deserved break over Easter…hmmm Easter eggs! This week we learnt how to develop a treatment plan – which means making a connection with the client when the first arrive at the salon by taking the time to understand what…
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More assessment this week – Facials: both written and practical assessment after the massive mani/pedi effort last week. Easter will be a very welcome break for all my classmates! I couldn’t think of a better way to get over the stress of yesterday’s assessment (other then a relaxing day on the beach) then being provided…
Ah, breathe – assessment over (for the time being)…in one way it’s kind of good to gage where I’m at but on the other hand its stress I could do without! On a positive it’s a step closer to my Diploma and a career as a Make-Up Artist which is why I’m here at Demi…
It definitely feels like we are at the business end of term with assessments for manicure and pedicures yesterday and revision work for our facial assessments next week filling in our time this week. The week we performed a classic French polish manicure – I have always wanted one of these and now I know…
A new year and new premises for Demi International. The Beauty Academy has been forced to move to larger premises located at Plaza Parade Maroochydore due to rising demand for their beauty, make-up and massage courses. The business has been given a total revamp including the school’s new fit-out, new webpage, new course material, and…
It’s a new school year, we have a new (and bigger) central location with a new snazzy fit out… AND we have a new Ad on the box – see it here: http://youtu.be/v1RzdvrJIjc
This week was crazy creative! We learnt the techniques required to pull off a hot exotic Egyptian look – i.e. thick eye liner, red lips, and iridescent skin. We also completed a dramatic fashion look, and a dramatic smoky eye look. Using colour paints we had a bit fun face painting and creating various characters…which…
It definitely feels like we are at the business end of term with assessments for manicure and pedicures yesterday and revision work for our facial assessments next week filling in our time this week. The week we performed a classic French polish manicure – I have always wanted one of these and now I know…
The recent random weather conditions created the perfect thought provoker post our discussion this week, in class, on the appropriate make up for different lighting. Whether it is outside ‘bright & sunny’ v ‘dark & overcast’, inside under harsh florescent lighting or warm mood lighting its important as make-up artists we understand how the make-up…
Week 5 and the course diversity is so engaging as everything we are learning is so relevant to our personal lives, as well as that of a Beauty Therapist. This week we moved onto Nutrition and we discussed the techniques that we each use to keep healthy on a day to day basis – I…
The recent random weather conditions created the perfect thought provoker post our discussion this week, in class, on the appropriate make up for different lighting. Whether it is outside ‘bright & sunny’ v ‘dark & overcast’, inside under harsh florescent lighting or warm mood lighting its important as make-up artists we understand how the make-up…
Wow! What a week – we stepped it up a notch (or two) and completed a fashion look. It was so exciting researching current trends and applying the techniques to provide that edgy look required for fashion. Blue, blue, and more blue – so much blue…electric blue, sky blue, silver blue – the fashion look…
This week we took the theory from Skin Biology and discussed room preparation, therapist preparation, and client preparation. We all took turns cleansing, analysing, exfoliating and steaming each other’s skin to fully understand what these techniques were, and what they feel like. We also explored the variety of skin care products that can be used…
Wow! What a week – we stepped it up a notch (or two) and completed a fashion look. It was so exciting researching current trends and applying the techniques to provide that edgy look required for fashion. Blue, blue, and more blue – so much blue…electric blue, sky blue, silver blue – the fashion look…
Week 3 It’s been another awesome, yet busy, week in the course. I’m learning so much and getting heaps of hands on experience in application! I forgot to mention in my previous blog that in Week 2 we were given a brief where we were instructed to develop and design our own fashion concept. We…
Week 3 It’s been another awesome, yet busy, week in the course. I’m learning so much and getting heaps of hands on experience in application! I forgot to mention in my previous blog that in Week 2 we were given a brief where we were instructed to develop and design our own fashion concept. We…
Week 3 I can’t believe it’s week 3 already…I’ve been so busy enjoying the course that time is just flying by! It only feels like yesterday that I walked through the door of the academy, butterflies in my tummy, I haven’t looked back since. PLUS…I’ve made so many new like minded friends that turning up…
Week 2 I always wondered why the mani’s and pedi’s I do at home never look anywhere near as good as those from the Beauty Salon or Spa. Well, this week we learnt the techniques that are the difference between bleak and sheik. We learnt that there is a lot more to a mani/pedi then…
A week in the life of a Make Up Artist Student: Join me as I set off on a week by week description of my experiences while studying the Diploma of Specialised Make Up Services at Demi International Beauty Academy. Week 1 I seriously had no idea what I wanted to do when I finished…
A week in the life of a Make Up Artist Student: Join me as I set off on a week by week description of my experiences while studying the Diploma of Specialised Make Up Services at Demi International Beauty Academy. Week 1 I seriously had no idea what I wanted to do when I finished…
Week 2 I always wondered why the mani’s and pedi’s I do at home never look anywhere near as good as those from the Beauty Salon or Spa. Well, this week we learnt the techniques that are the difference between bleak and sheik. We learnt that there is a lot more to a mani/pedi then…
A week in the life of a Beauty Therapist student: Join me as I set off on a week by week description of my experiences while studying the Diploma of Beauty Therapy at Demi International Beauty Academy. Week 1 So I decided it was time to take control of my future. I love helping people…
DEMI INTERNATIONAL CAN ASSIST YOUR BUSINESS TO ACCESS GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO UPSKILL YOUR STAFF! The National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF) is an Australian Government program that helps businesses (Beauty Salons, Spa, Nail Bars, Hairdressers and Massage Therapy Businesses) identify and address their current and future workforce development needs. As a business you are able to…
You are in luck………. User Choice Program – Cert II in Retail Makeup & Skincare SIB20110 The User Choice Program provides public funding for the delivery of the Qualification SIB20110 -Certificate II in Retail Makeup & Skincare to apprentices and trainees, specifically school – based apprentices and trainees. Demi International Beauty Academy – (RTO) 32542…
Take a look at the NEW Beauty Services Menu on offer at Demi International Beauty Academy. We have a fully functioning beauty salon ran by very competent Beauty Therapy students who are near completion on their qualifications. The salon is open each and Every Friday from 9.00 – 4.30pm. All students have performed these services numerous times…
Earn Nationally Accredited Qualifications in Cosmetic Tattooing • applying the requirements of federal, state or territory Acts and local regulations relating to skin penetration and infection control • applying safe work practices in regard to cosmetic tattooing • interpreting a treatment plan, including adapting the treatment to accommodate changes in client’s condition • recognising and…
The first thing you need to do is complete an Infection Control Unit as approved by State Government and Council. Demi international Beauty Academy can offer ‘Maintain Infection Control in Office Practice Settings’ whenever you are ready to start and it will be nationally accredited and recognised. The unit involves the completion of learning guide, workbook,…
Demi International has a whole team of highly skilled beauty therapy graduates ready to take care of all of your beauty needs. You can book with us every Friday from 9am – 5pm. You are welcome all day or for just one treatment, group bookings are very popular and ladies quite often bring champagne and…
Did you know: As a qualified hairdresser with a Certificate III in Hairdressing you are almost half way complete into a second qualification! Yes, you would only need to complete 8/15 new units and you would also be a qualified Nail Technician who can confidently conduct manicures and pedicures, gel nail, (Shellac) and all brands…
A big thankyou to all of the Sunshine Coast Salons and Spas who have supported Demi International by taking our students for work experience throughout 2012. Each and every one of you have played a major role in the development of our Diploma of Beauty Therapy Graduates. We appreciate your generosity and continued support: Aqua…
Well done ladies, we are very proud of all of you and happy that each and every one of you have been working in the Beauty industry months before graduation!
Beautiful up to date and modern facilities Student loans available to all qualifying Diploma students University Pathway for our Diploma graduates to study a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in Dermal Therapies. IPL and laser advanced training available. All supplies, uniforms, machinery, products and notes supplied in hard copy provided in cost. Students…
Certificate – Makeup Artistry II is the next level and is designed to prepare students to work in specialist roles in the makeup services industry, such as makeup artists and designers, photographic and/or high fashion makeup artists and stylists, retail makeup artists, freelance makeup artists and bridal makeup artists. Individuals completing this course will possess…
Certificate – Makeup Artistry I covers retail makeup and skin care and is a gateway course into working in a vibrant exciting industry and will give you all the starting techniques and knowledge to proceed into the world of makeup artistry. The course is for you if: You have no prior knowledge of the makeup…
Study Options: Full Time, Part Time (Day), Part Time (Night) & Correspondence After completion of the Certificate III in Beauty Services, students are equipped with the basic beauty treatment skills necessary to work in a beauty salon or department store in a variety of beauty practices. The course includes pre clinical skills, client service skills…
Study Options: Full Time, Part Time (Day), Part Time (Night) & Correspondence Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy course is designed to develop the first line management skills of those working in the beauty industry. It provides skills for coordinating or managing the services within both a small beauty salon and within a section or department…
Demi International Beauty Academy recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainments issued by any other Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that are applicable to programmes, courses or Statement of Attainments subjects offered by the Academy. Where prospective students have undertaken studies at other non-accredited or higher education institutions both domestically and internationally these qualifications are also…
The Certificate II in Nail Technology provides the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a nail technician within the beauty industry. This qualification allows students to develop their skills to provide a range of nail services in a salon and/or retail environment. The course focuses on a variety of hand and foot…
Qualification Outcomes – with this course you will learn: •Makeup basics •Day makeup •Evening makeup •Formal makeup •Glamour Makeup •Bridal makeup •Photographic & Catwalk makeup Take your first steps into the exciting makeup industry. You will learn all the basics of day, evening, fashion, photographic and retail makeup, focusing on the correct techniques of applying…
Study Options: Full Time, Part Time (Day), Part Time (Night) & Correspondence The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is a nationally recognised qualification which is the highest national beauty qualification available. Successful graduates have many attractive career options; including: Owning, operating or managing a beauty salon; working at a day spa or health retreat; working internationally…
It would come as no surprise that formal qualifications can put you in the spotlight and lead to a brighter future and better job prospects. BUT, did you know that you can get recognised for your existing experience and knowledge and may be eligible for a qualification with little or no additional study and at…
What a great night our graduation was on Friday 14th December 2012. A big congratulations to our wonderful Diploma Graduates for a successful year. We are very proud of all of you who gained employment months before each of you graduated and are on the way to a success career in the Beauty Industry.
Accreditation Qualifications are recognised within the Australian qualifications Framework. Our courses are also approved by the National Australia Bank for our students to obtain student tertiary loans (conditions apply). The Academy offers International Accreditation through City and Guilds (London). City and Guilds is the main awarding body in the UK and their qualifications are recognised…
Our points of difference 15 top reasons to choose the Demi International Beauty Academy 1. Beautiful up to date and modern facilities 2. Student available to all qualifying Diploma students 3. University Pathway for our Diploma graduates to study a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in Dermal Therapies. 4. IPL and laser advanced…
I was accepted at Demi International in February 2011 as a Part Time student one day a week while I was still at school. I did not feel quite ready to graduate when the time come and I was encouraged and welcomed to continue my studies full time at no additional cost to my family…
Many people trained in beauty therapy a long time ago and have qualifications that are now not recognised. You can apply to upgrade your old qualification to the latest Diploma of Beauty Therapy SIB50110. You can apply for RPL for units you have experience in but may not have a formal qualification for. Your old…
Valuable skills for a practical career Employers within the beauty therapy industry come straight to us when they are looking for new staff. What employers love about Demi International students is that they graduate with extensive hands-on training and highly developed product knowledge and interpersonal skills. In the student salon you will acquire valuable skills…
Diploma of Beauty Therapy with Demi International The Diploma of Beauty Therapy at Demi International Beauty Academy is your ticket to a successful career in an exciting and expanding industry. The Diploma course covers the common treatments available in Certificate IV and additional units in body treatments, female brazilians, micro-dermabrasian, aromatherapy and plant oils, reflexology,…
About us: Sunshine Coast Beauty School, Demi International Beauty Academy has been dedicated to teaching the highest professional standards of Beauty Therapy on Sunshine Coast for over 10 years. Registered as a RTO (Registered Training Organisation with International Accreditation), the academy is acknowledged by industry as one of Queensland’s finest training facilities specialising in Skin,…
“I would just like to take this opportunity say a big thank you to you and you staff for all the time and effort you put into your students. I have to say that we are completely happy, satisfied and more that ‘Demi’ seems to be so much more than it was before you took…
School based beauty trainee at Cert II level may attract the following funding for their employer · $1,250 @ 3 months – commencement incentive · $750.00 @ 3 months – school based commencement incentive · $750.00 @ completion school based retention incentive ( for employers who keep trainee on after Cert II) The employer must…
As a start-up business in Caloundra almost 10 years ago, Demi International Beauty Academy has continuously grown to be one of the most successful Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) on the Sunshine Coast. The academy prides itself on making it possible for every individual with a passion in beauty to have the opportunity to pursue a…
We have been very busy and on the road back to back over the past few months to have a booth at each of South East Qld’s Careers Expos. Starting the weekend Expo at Brisbane’s RNA Show Ground, we were the only Beauty School who offered Beauty Therapy Courses for the Sunshine Coast, Nail Courses and Massage Courses for the…
If you remember the “Great Pretenders” of 2005 and 2006 and loved the shows then you will absolutely love the great pretenders encore. Helen Rimanic was back to create and direct this completely all lip-sync supper cabaret show. The fabulous show consisted of 30 of your favourite entertainers from Elton John to Pink, including musical tracks…
Do you have your own product training, sales training, service training to deliver to your sunshine coast business and do not have the ideal facilities and space? Or do you just want to get your team out of the salon? Demi International Beauty Academy on the sunshine coast has training rooms with TV, DVD, CD, Whiteboards, Desks…
Demi International Beauty Academy can tailor specific training to meet the needs of your salon and requirements. These can be delivered on site in your premises at a time that is convenient to youor at our purpose built premises in Kawana/Birtinya. Group training can be delivered at a discounted price for your team and can…
We are well aware that it is tough out there in the retail beauty and spa industry today. A great way to increase your salon’s profits, increase foot traffic and sales to your salon or spa is to introduce some additional specialised, low cost services to your menu. At Demi International Beauty Academy we have a number…
Demi International Beauty Academy is a leading boutique training school on Qld’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, only an hour north of Brisbane. We offer an extensive range of beauty courses in salon management, beauty, makeup, nails, IPL & laser hair reduction and massage courses as well as flexible study options, full time, part time, VET (while…
Demi International’s Diploma of Beauty Therapy Students donated their time to do all of Nambour State High School’s theatre production “Little Shop of Horrors”. The 18 Diploma students were onsite at Nambour State High for all 7 performances over a 2 week period. The girls enjoyed every minute of the makeup artistry in a high pressure, fast…
We often get asked the same set of questions with regards to studying at our Academy on the Sunshine Coast. Below are the most popular questions and answers to assist you with making the right choices for your beauty therapy, massage therapy, nail and makeup artistry career. For additional information, please call 07 – 5309…
Demi International Beauty Academy has numerous options for people wanting a career in Acrylic and Gel Nails. Call us today to discuss your options 07 – 5309 6635.
Wanting a career in nails, there are job opportunities right now for Nail Techs. Work from home or join a team – options are endless. Call us today about your career ideas 07-5309 6635.
Don’t miss out on the $$$ that luxury treatments can generate. For a days training you can add additional services to your salon and make more money immediately.
Demi International now has the NEW Qualification in IPL & Laser Hair Reduction. Receive recognition for life skills where you already have the experience and knowledge and recieve a qualification with little or no additional study and at a cheaper cost! Call today 07 – 5309 6635.
Take a tour of our fabulous facilities, conveniently located at Maroochydore. Call today 07-5309 6635.
Thinking of a career in Beauty, Massage, Nails, Makeup or IPL/Laser? Demi International has a 98% employment rate after graduation.
Pamper yourself on Salon Day – Every Friday at Demi International. Bookings essential 07-5309 6635.
