The Fulfilling Career of an Esthetician

The demand for skilled estheticians has never been so high as it is right now. The world’s population continues to grow, and we have a large number of people who are working and co-existing together. Over time, the necessity of being well groomed and having a good personal appearance has become rather important. Whether you are in social, professional or personal circles, the “look” you have matters the most. That is where skilled estheticians come into the picture.

A Career as an Esthetician

The time is perfect for those aspiring to get into the skin care profession. Specializations are of course the order of the day, and choosing to be an esthetician now would be a great choice. As a licensed professional, you may be able to find work in a salon or a spa. You may also be able to find work at hospitality outlets or even on cruise liners that offer luxury beauty treatments. Your services can also be a part of the package offered by a dermatologist, and you could choose to work in association with them.

As a professional, you are expected to be qualified for the job and have at least some amount of experience. A typical profile would be based on taking in appointments, which is often done for you. Each of your clients will have a personal file, which will detail any treatment or care they have undergone earlier. This will help you assess their current position and provide them with the right kind of treatment.

A professional esthetician should have an immaculate work space. You should be prepped and ready for a multiple number of services such as body treatments as well as wraps. You will also need to have everything for a wax, tweeze, facial or massage setup and ready to use. If you are using technology and have make-analyses services available, these should be kept ready for use. The same principle applies to paraffin based treatments. Once the treatment part is over, it is also part of your job profile to offer advice on how the look provided can be maintained when at home. Simple home-based touch ups are essential.

Prepping to be an Esthetician

If you are looking for the right kind of esthetician course, look no further than Evergreen Beauty School. Our courses make it easy for you to complete the requisite number of hours for your license and course certificate and take you to the level of mastery to stand alongside the world’s best estheticians.

Author
Frank Trieu
Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations

Frank Trieu is a cosmetology industry leader, and despite his accomplishments and accolades, he still prioritizes students on the Evergreen campus. Through building relationships within the community and local salons, retail stores, and spas, he helps facilitate job placements for aspiring beauty professionals using his expansive network.

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Kristy
Kristy
10 years ago

Thanks for the article. I’ve considered becoming an esthetician for a couple of years now. I’ve always been interested in skin care, so it seems like a good route. I’ll continue to look for more info here at the blog.