They are skin care professionals with advanced training in administering facials, giving advice to customers on skin and hair care, applying makeup, aromatherapy, etc.
They are also called skin care specialists.
If you think you have what it takes to become an esthetician and wanted to have a career in the beauty industry, now is the good chance to start as recent news suggest that this particular industry is booming! So, in what area of this profession should you specialize yourself in? Checkout the following:
- Skin care technician - an aspiring skin care technician will learn to perform a variety of facial and skin care treatments, which could include dermabrasion and facial cleansing, skills on improving a variety of skin conditions such as rosacea, dehydration and wrinkles - among others.
- Medical estheticians - if you aspire for a medical esthetician career you need a high school diploma or GED certificate to be accepted in a cosmetology school.
Relevant training could last up to nine months and lead to diplomas or associate degrees. - Spa Therapies - you might want to choose training course that boost the chances of getting employed in spas or salons.
Aspiring spa therapies are taught on various spa procedures including aromatherapy as well as a variety of facial and body massage techniques.
There are short courses that can make you a certified spa professional. - Make-up - taking make-up courses allows you to learn professional techniques for both personal and commercial application within the beauty industry.
Other learnings include latest techniques for quality skin service, special skin treatments using scrubs and exfoliants. - Nail technician - with this program you will learn the necessary skills on doing nail extensions and manicures.
You will also learn about gel, acrylics, sculpting, nail art, airbrushing, fiberglass, pedicure, as well as nail maintenance. - Facial training courses - this can make you skilled on various ways of facial care - from basic to deep cleansing; facial procedures with or without the use of chemicals and machines.
By learning various ways of facial care, you are able to give useful tips to your customers and earn reputation in the industry. - Waxing (hair removal) - another skin care service that you can earn some serious amount of money.
Lots of individuals prefer to go to salon for hair waxing or removal, rather than doing it by themselves.
Hair from all over the body - from face to the toes - can be removed through a procedure called hair waxing.