BECOME AN ESTHETICIAN
First of all, what is an esthetician?
An Esthetician is a licensed skin care professional who provides preventive care for the skin and offers treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive. Estheticians are also trained to detect skin problems that may require medical attention.
Do you have these personal qualities that make a great
esthetician?
You enjoy working with others.
You desire to help and nurture others.
You are good with your hands.
You care for your own skin and well-being.
You are interested in the beauty field.
You have a compassionate and caring
spirit.
If these statements apply to you, you may have a brilliant career in esthetics.
Here are career opportunities for estheticians:
Medical Esthetician
A licensed Esthetician with a concentration in the medical field
primarily deals in cosmetic surgery. Such an esthetician may find
their duties in a surgeonÕs office to include: performing routine preoperative
and postoperative treatments, applying corrective makeup for patients
with burns and disfigurements, administering chemical peels and laser
hair removals, and educating clients on their skinsÕ needs. Areas
of employment would include a dermatologist office, medi-spa, hospital
or clinic, and skin laser center.
Makeup Artist
A makeup artist with a license in esthetics has a great advantage
in the beauty field. Attaining a license shows the individualÕs
commitment to the knowledge and education required in their field of
esthetics. A license allows an esthetician to be marketable to
an employer who can utilize the individual in several areas within the
field. Makeup artists can find employment in salons, spas, department
stores, dermatologist offices, medi-spas and as cosmetic buyers. This
career choice is perfect for individuals with the desire and creativity
to teach clients new techniques in makeup application and skincare.
Salon and Day Spa Esthetician
A day spa or resort spa esthetician
has an important role in creating a memorable experience for guests.
Most guests come in search of being pampered in beautiful surroundings. The
estheticianÕs job is to provide facial and body treatments that the customers
will remember. It is
important that the esthetician have a professional attitude and appearance,
can nurture and treat clients in a professional manner, and will provide
treatments according to the clients' skin care needs.
Learn more about our Core Esthetics Curriculum by clicking
here.