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0-5 years of experience
Performed hair removal and skin renewal treatments with the Aurora Syneron laser system
- Acquired over 3,000 hours of practical experience using the Syneron laser
- Certified with IPL-RF laser using Elos technology
- Performed micro-derm abrasion facial treatments
- Determined which products and procedures would be appropriate for each individual patient
- Coordinated daily management duties involving meeting sales quotas and fulfilling the scheduling agenda
- Directed the training of new employees on the Syneron laser and supervised treatments
0-5 years of experience
Conducted administrative tasks, including inventory checks, charting and consultations.
- Provided professional and friendly consultation face-to-face and via telephone.
- Assisted management in supervising employees and employee accountability.
- Resolved customer complaints and facilitated exceptional conflict resolutions.
- Assisted manager with daily spa operations, including opening and closing procedures.
10+ years of experience
Owner / operator of a luxury salon/ spa. Responsibilities include designing and developing salon/spa format along with designing all collateral material including business cards, menu of services and various promotional materials. Certification in Clinical skincare analysis and treatments for acne, rosacea, hyper-pigmentation and anti-aging concerns utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Developed strong relationships with business professionals representing product lines, training class instructors, community business leaders and competing salon / spa owners resulting in a strong support network and continuous year over year sales growth.
- Developed sales and marketing plans, resulting in a 30% sales increase in service and retail sales in 2008.
- Lead make-up artist on five feature films. Hired staff, collaborated with director to create appropriate make-up plan for actors and executed all job requirements on time and within budget.
- Created professional portfolio used in presentations to prospective clients on commercial accounts. Presentations were successful in closing contracts to handle commercials for seven companies.
0-5 years of experience
Assigned and regulated clerical/secretarial functions, delegating work responsibilities among the office personnel, while also providing staff development and training.
- Organized all advertisements for the medical and aesthetic sections of the clinic, ensuring that promotions were optimized.
- Performed EKG, took vitals, and regulated the patient intake process.
- Report and Document Preparation
- Administered Laser Hair Removal, Permanent Tattoo Make Up, Chemical Peels, and assisted physician with Botox and Filler Procedures, making sure the patient was comfortable.
- Served as a liason between the physician and other physicians and specialists in the five boroughs; reaching out to the community, and bringing together patients and physicians for events.
- Answered phone calls, communicating with patients and tending to their needs, and scheduling appointments and meetings with representatives from pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.
- Maintained the office budget, which included expense reduction, securing personnel files, and processing payroll.
0-5 years of experience
Provided advanced skincare treatments to upscale clientele for the leading anti-aging medical-spa in the Pacific Northwest, personally averaging over $12,000 per month in treatments. Treatment included: facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels (Glycolic, Salicylic, Vitalize, and VI) and facial waxing.
- Created personalized skincare product plans for clients, resulting in over $5,000 per month in product sales. Earned Top Sales person award for reaching over $100,000 in product sales. Brands included: SkinMedica, IS Clinical, PCA, Gytone, Epionce, and GM Collins.
- Assisted Owner with marketing and bringing in new business; recognized for client retention and numerous referrals.
- Trained new aestheticians in client retention techniques, customer service best practices, facial massage techniques and acne extractions.
0-5 years of experience
Consistently averaged 9 out of 10 on customer satisfaction surveys
- Developed individualized and therapeutic treatment options based on clients skin needs and concerns
- Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client to avoid any contraindications
- Provided a variety of services including facials, chemical peels, body treatments, waxing and microdermabrasion to address client’s skin care concerns
- Analyzed skin condition and retailed appropriate products to assist skin care program
- Customized six week case study program which resulted in reduction of hyperpigmentation and natural aging by 70%
0-5 years of experience
Provided Aesthetician services by performing facials, Brazilian waxing, body waxing, brow and lash tinting, peels and body treatments
- Office management, marketing, retail sales, ordered supplies, and maintained client records
- Trained Aestheticians in Brazilian Waxing
- Performed Skincare Consultations
- Recommend products and advised clients on proper home care regiment
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated appointments for upcoming treatments while advising patients with the recommended pre/post care for scheduled procedures and services.
- Monitored patient files to ensure proper documentation for procedures.
- Educated patients on available non-surgical aesthetic services and options for injectable procedures.
- Assisted the physician with skin resurfacing laser treatments
- Performed medical grade skin care treatments and cosmetic laser procedures
0-5 years of experience
Performed and educated patients on Venus Legacy/Venus Freeze body contouring treatments.
- Planned, designed, and assessed processes of patient care and service.
- Managed patient’s medical history, financial paperwork, scheduling needs, etc.
- Responsible for selling/upgrading treatment packages to new and existing patients.
- Maintained integrity of the center by following HIPAA protocol and OSHA guidelines.
0-5 years of experience
Utilized several techniques of manipulation of soft tissue to treat a variety of physical aliments.
- Advised clients on different ways to improve skin care by cleaning, exfoliating, and moisturizing skin during facials and body treatments.
- Organized and maintain room before, during and after all treatments.
- Assisted with laundry and cleaning of salon
- Provided great customer service by greeting customers, taking payments, and answering phone calls and making appointments.
0-5 years of experience
Applied and enhanced length and full thickness into natural eyelashes with custom design
- Performed facial, body wax and nails art with outstanding customer service
- Monitored and managed supplies as well as scheduled appointments
- Reconciled expenditures and sales revenue as self-employed
0-5 years of experience
Applied and enhanced length and full thickness into natural eyelashes with custom design
- Performed facial, body wax and nails art with outstanding customer service
- Monitored and managed supplies as well as scheduled appointments
- Reconciled expenditures and sales revenue as self-employed
6-10 years of experience
Specialized in skin care treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and ultrasound procedures
- Performed diverse body treatments such as body wraps, exfoliating scrubs, and tanning applications
- Offered body waxing services as well as eyebrow design based on latest measuring methods
- Created and implemented innovative aromatherapy facial experience to provide total relaxation and comfort
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities cover customized facials, massage, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments
- Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs, recommended products and advised clients regarding a home care regimen
- Responsible for a clean and professional work environment at all times
- Exceptional track record for product sales and client retention
6-10 years of experience
Assisted doctor in patient clinic: New patient consultations, pre and post operatively, set up small procedures, maintained medical supplies/stocking and ordering.
- Treated patients for Anti-Aging, Acne, Pre and Post Operative Procedures. Skin Care Treatments included, Dermaplaning/Vibraderm, Medical Grade Peels, Facial Waxing, IPL and Laser Hair Removal.
- Maintained and grew a steady following for 6 plus years, mainly through referrals.
- Office duties included, Greeting patients, maintained patient surgical paperwork, patient follow up calls, responding to new and existing patient emails, scheduling appointments, documenting patient care.
- Introduced and implemented skincare lines NeoCutis, Revision, SkinMedica and ColorScience
0-5 years of experience
Successfully completed a 600 hour aesthetic program. Program accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
- Proficient in over twenty facial protocols
- Performed various modalities ranging from facials, microdermabrasion, micro-current, chemical peels and body treatments
- Knowledgeable in professional products; Hylunia, Rhonda Allison, Skin Scripts, and Glo Minerals make-up
- Diversified in formulating of product ingredients
- Maintained a retail service ratio of 80%
6-10 years of experience
Spa team leader responsible for coordinating and directing spa meetings, ordering professional and retail supplies and training new staff
- Performed services such as, waxing, eyebrow/eyelash tinting, facials based on individual consultations
- Performed body treatments inclusive of self-tanning applications and body wraps
- Master Aesthetician in one of the top 200 salons in the country(Modern Salon Award)
0-5 years of experience
Worked under the direct supervision of one of the leading aesthetic facial plastic surgeons in the Northeast and expanded the clinical treatments offered resulting in successfully increasing revenue and clientele.
- Responsible for all clinical aesthetic needs to patients to include consultation, treatment plan, booking of follow up visits and answering of questions pertaining to the treatment or healing of skin.
- Sales of pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skincare, laser treatment packages and aesthetic services
- Daily performance of advanced medical aesthetic treatments
- Communicated with pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical sales representatives and reviewed or recommended to the doctor
6-10 years of experience
Performed laser hair reduction, IPL skin rejuvenation/tightening treatments, vascular lesion treatments, chemical peels and acne treatments.
- Provided in-depth consultations and developed custom results-oriented treatments.
- Provided clinical assistance with pre and post-op surgical patient visits.
- Organized quarterly seminars for community education.
0-5 years of experience
Performed front desk duties such as answering phone calls, checking patients in, scheduling appointments and taking payments
- Reviewed and completed patients’ records file with information on financial payments, signed consent forms of treatment procedures, HIPAA rights and medical history
- Performed skin and body assessments to make recommendations on treatments, home care products and healthy lifestyle
- Certified and worked with advanced technologies for facial treatments, laser hair removal, and body treatments
- Worked promotional events to increase clinic awareness
- Created strategic plans for up selling and meeting monthly sales goals
0-5 years of experience
- Provided high-end skin therapies in Chicago’s only 5-star and 5-diamond hotel spa.
- Trained aestheticians on product lines and techniques.
- Selected as product purchaser in New York offices; subsequently introducing new lines in Chicago’s product mix.
10+ years of experience
Planned all aspects of opening a Day Spa, including development of a business plan, site research, equipment and supply purchases, and employee hiring.
- Negotiated employee contracts, purchase contracts, and service contracts
- Performed all accounting tasks including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, and the generation of quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Responsible for planning and implementing staff development and training, as well as resolving disputes in all matters (client and staff).
- Improved client satisfaction by revising the product line, expanding services offered, and extending spa hours.
10+ years of experience
Perform facials, waxing, and makeup applications
- Provide and coordinate training for other aestheticians
- Exceed a product sales to service revenue of the 20% industry standard and to monitor and coach other team members on obtaining the same percentage
- Order inventory and monitor product usage
- Recommend skin care products from Eminence, Naturopathica, La Bella Donna and OM4
- Consistently meets or exceeds sales quotas
- All Performance Evaluations for the past 5 years have met or exceeded
0-5 years of experience
Provide and maintain high standards of service to include customized organic facials, back
facials, clinical facials, Microdermabrasion, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing.
- Develop personalized treatment plans including appropriate client home care.
- Follow procedures and treatment protocols in accordance with the spa and effectively follow
- Achieved and surpassed monthly retail goals consistently.
- Knowledgeable in Eminence Organic Skin Care, Jan Marini, PCA and Nia24.
0-5 years of experience
Used Skinprint facial analysis equipment to create client treatment plans
- Performed advanced medical facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion
- Performed laser hair removal, Microlaser peels and Photorejuvenation with Sciton laser equipment
- Applied makeup for special occasions and post-treatment touchup
- Provided waxing and brow and lash tinting
- Scheduled and charted appointments using Millennium software
- Maintained log of client sales using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
- Answered the phone and greeted clients
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Performed body treatments, including waxing.
- Fostered a friendly, warm and exceptional customer experience.
- Flexibly worked evenings and weekends to ensure proper spa coverage.
- Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Assisted manager with daily spa operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints and facilitated conflict resolutions.
0-5 years of experience
Performed very specific and involved facials
- Recommended patients to Doctor’s side of spa, if appropriate, for more invasive or involved treatments.
- Involved in the initial setup and opening of the Spa
- Met my expected sales goals of the spa’s customized brand of skin care products used
- Rescheduled follow up appointment
0-5 years of experience
Providing clients with skincare analysis, contraindications and product chemistry to balance and control various skin conditions.
- Customized treatments targeting fine lines and wrinkles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne/acne scars.
- Work on clients to diminish the appearance of cellulite and increased circulation with endermologie.
- Client satisfaction and retention.
- Treatment development, product placement and monthly specials.
- Designed marketing material for client events.
- Networking in the community to develop new clientele.
6-10 years of experience
Performing European Facials; waxing; paraffin treatments; IPL laser hair removal and Photo facial; Light to Medium Chemical Peels; Microdermabrasion.
- Develop and implement standards and competencies to comply with industry best practices
- Research and development of practice recommendations for improvements in program and service efficiencies and effectiveness
- Developed sustaining relationships with educational and industry partners
- Development and delivery of educational training workshops and larger industry conferences for both staff and clients
- Quality improvement evaluation of service-delivery model including implementation of recommended policy changes
- Facilitated conflict resolution between staff and management
- Product sales
0-5 years of experience
Examine client’s skin, evaluate skin condition and appearance, cleanse skin properly using suitable skin care products
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin care regimens
- Face & Full Body Waxing
- Treat skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques such as: European Customized Facials, Oxygen, LED Light Therapy, Ultrasound, High Frequency, Japanese iron, Enzymes, Chemical Peels, Custom Masks, Deep Extractions, Crystal Microdermabrasion, and RAYA products.
0-5 years of experience
Performed paramedical skin treatments for Grade 1-4 acne, hyperpigmentation, scarring, stretch marks, and other conditions
- Provided consultation regarding product and treatments
- Trained staff on techniques such as microdermasion, microneedling, chemicals
- Passed laser certification exam and began hands-on training
0-5 years of experience
Administered corrective aesthetic procedures such a chemical peels, Microdermabrasion, laser skin rejuvenation and hair reduction
- Met with patients post dermatology appointments to address their concerns
- Consulted with patients to determine their treatment protocol
- Product sales and inventory
- Marketed aesthetic treatments and product specials through informational e blasts, phone calls, and regular in office events
- Retained and expanded patient base with frequent follow up calls or personal e-mails
0-5 years of experience
Esthetician & Makeup Artistry
- Assisted clients with “right fitting” to make right choices in beauty products and services
- Performed the management functions of the retail store to include sales, customer service/relations, inventory.
- Networking with outside sales
- Maintained a rapport with 400 clients via email and phone
0-5 years of experience
Performed skin analysis on all clientele
- 121 hours of public clinic internship
- Performed facials and other treatments as assigned
- Provide customized services and excellent Customer Service
- Offered lifestyle suggestions and educated my clients
- Suggested products for clients to purchase
0-5 years of experience
- Performed hair removal services such as waxing and threading to wide variety of clientele
- Proficiently performed all treatments according to proper protocol (i.e., spray tanning; eyebrow and eyelash tinting; waxing; threading; and makeup application)
- Educated clients regarding the Benefit cosmetic line
- Maintained a well supplied and sanitary treatment environment
- Processed various client transactions and performed miscellaneous duties (i.e., scheduling client appointments via walk-ins and telephone)
- Consistently extended additional services to potential and existing clients
0-5 years of experience
Head Aesthetician in charge of training employees on all procedures and equipment- including lasers, sales of all products and packages, new patient consultations, marketing, patient charting, product orders and responsible for performing the following procedures:
- Laser hair/ spider vein removal- Asclepion, MeDioStar XT 810 Diode laser
- Photorejuvination- Quantel Medical, Prolite II IPL 530nm-1200nm
- Nonablative Collagen Rebuilding/ Acne Reduction- Aramis 1540-nm Erbium glass laser
- Microdermabrasion- Parisian Peel, Espirit Pro-XP
- Medical Grade Chemical Peels- Bellederm cosmeceuticals
0-5 years of experience
Provided medical-grade treatments to clients and post-surgery patients including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and laser skin rejuvenation
- Set-up proper skin care regimens for clients to maintain a high retail/client standard
- Provided organization in general clerical duties
- Re-wrote all spa literature including spa menus and website information
- Set-up a weekly e-blast advertisement and monthly newsletter delivered to over 20,000 patients.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for meeting and achieving store product and service sales targets within the franchised framework
- Maintain compliance with corporate policies while handling and resolving customer concerns
- Attend and participate in sales meetings and product seminar
- Generate excitement for the brand through client education, sampling programs and target marketing
- Acted as the “go to” sales person in our store, educating fellow aestheticians on selling strategies and initiating client interaction
- Regularly cited for “Best Practices” with the salon, uniting ideas and corporate communications for the success of the team
10+ years of experience
Provided exceptional services to patients in the form of skin rejuvenation and laser procedures, skin care sales, surgical consultations and clinical assistance for two ENT/Facial Plastic Surgeons.
- Performed microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser hair removal services to loyal following.
- Skin-care sales and inventory management (80% Retail sales growth).
- Department supervisory duties and responsibilities including staffing, inventory and clinical training.
- Assist physician with consultations, surgical scheduling and post-operative visits.
- Development of marketing and promotional materials including newsletters, fliers and print ads.
0-5 years of experience
Utilized advanced chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments for different skin conditions and types
- Responsible for facials and make-up consultations
- Performed extractions, desiccation of neoplasms
- Assisted the doctor and nurse practitioner with patient home care regimen, explaining and demonstrating products
- Certified on use of Candela Alex Trivantage for pigmented lesions and tattoo removal.
- Certified on use of Candela Gmax laser for photorejuvenation and hair removal.
0-5 years of experience
Built, managed, and serviced a clientele that includes both local and resort guests
- Provided a wide range of spa treatments, with specialized protocols
- Performed facial, waxing, and other body treatments
- Epitomized Hyatt treatment and guest service standards
0-5 years of experience
Perform Ultrasonic Facials and Specializing in Anti-Age treatments/Skin rejuvenation protocols
- Developed treatments to target male clientele, and increase revenue
- Consulting and Analyzing client skin to introduce high performing result facial treatments
- Directing new sales and marketing campaign strategies, collaborating with the Economic Development dept, City of Somerville to increase visibility and presence via print, internet and radio
0-5 years of experience
Managed clinic operations
- Reception/Data Entry
- Appointment Setting/Ordering Supplies
- Provided treatments
- Managed record keeping/enforced HIPPA laws
0-5 years of experience
As an Independent Master Aesthetician I manage my own business handling all aesthetic services for the Club. Services provided include: facials, waxing services, make-up, manicures, and massage.
- Excellent customer satisfaction by determining the needs of clients and providing a variety of facials to customers. Hydra Facial, microderm, chemical peels, peptide peels, variety of facials.
- Interpersonal skills: catering to the general public, making them feel comfortable, & pampered.
- Responsible: Independent contractor responsible for all over -head costs, book-keeping, business promotion, staying on cutting edge with the industry.
- Retention: maintained steady clientele retained 95+% of clientele and continue to grow business.
- Motivated- market my skills to acquire expanse and increase in business.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided Skincare services and Non-Invasive Body Contouring Treatments
- Trained new employees and provided continuing education
- Ensured self-accountability and employee punctuality with client appointments and records
- Promoted and continued to improve sales of skincare products, facial and body contouring services
- Marketing and Self-Promotion through Clear Channel Radio Stations, Brentwood Home Magazine, Groupon, and Client Reviews
0-5 years of experience
- Opened new resort, involving customized skin care treatments in a relaxing, world class, state of the art spa and fitness center that delivers results.
- Co-created the Yoga Program for Spa Mio.
- Focus on customer service to build a report with consistent local clientele as well as well as tourists from all areas of the world.
- Trained in over 15 different treatments that are offered daily, as well as give post care recomendations for guests to accomplish their skin care goals.
- Three – time winner of Memorable Service Award.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing professional esthetic services including varied facials, chemical peels, waxing and tinting, and body treatments.
- Certified to provide Dr. Christine Schrammek Herbal Peel, PCA Chemical Peels, microdermabrasion and trained in Galvanic, High Frequency Reflexology.
- Maintaining thorough knowledge of all product lines including PCA Skin, Babor, Biodroga, Dr. Christine Schrammek, Peter Thomas Roth,Skin Nutrients GliSODin, and Jane Iredale.
- Obtaining comprehensive client history as well as maintaining and establishing relationships with clients.
- Promoting client education to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Provide safe and relaxing atmosphere to ensure a positive spa experience.
0-5 years of experience
Analyze and determine which treatments are necessary for clients to address skin care needs and goals.
- Extensive training in laser tissue interaction with Cutera CoolGlide, ProWave 770, Titan, Laser Genesis and IPL laser technology.
- Educate patients in glycolic, lactic, kojic, salicylic, Jessner, TCA, Melange, and enzyme chemical peels.
- Counsel patients on microdermabrasion, dermaplane, and collagen induction therapy.
- Provide individual tailored treatment plans with daily home regimen utilizing pharmaceutical grade
- Perform specialty and customized Image Skincare and iS Clinical facial treatments.
- Utilize Millennium Spa software for patient appointments.
0-5 years of experience
Trained & certified by Luminess with M-22 laser; performed Intense Pulse Light treatments for skin rejuvenation, hyper pigmented and vascular lesions on face and body.
- Permanent hair reduction using Luminess Light Sheer diode
- Sublative Rejuvenation using E-Matrix on face/body. Certified by Syneron.
- Tattoo Removal using UltraLight-Q Alexandrite Laser System. Certified by Sandstone Medical Technologies.
- ZELTIQ Aesthetics Coolsculpting fat freezing procedures.
- Chemical peel treatments using various product lines such as: Obagi Blue Radiance, Skin Scueticals, GLO Therapeutics, VI peel.
- Skin consultations using Visia skin analysis program
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained client information records of needs, preferences, and services provided
- Developed new styles and techniques for nail and skincare as well as essential oils
- Kept work stations and equipment clean and sanitized
- Performed various aesthetic services on diverse individuals
- Managed salon ensuring safety, sanitation, and client contentment was upheld
- Worked within a time frame when performing services
- Performed 30, 60, and 90 minute facials, paraffin masks, specialized acne skin treatments, back treatments, aromatherapy
- Incorporated massage in all treatments, stress chair relief treatments, hydrotherapy services
- Body and facial waxing, brow and lash tinting, and various makeup styles
Aesthetician Duties and Responsibilities
Job duties vary by employer, especially in salons and spas as opposed to doctors’ offices or medical spas. However, the following are core tasks common to the job:
Apply Makeup and Beauty Treatments Aestheticians help clients learn how to use makeup by showing them how to apply makeup, giving makeovers, and explaining how to choose the right makeup and apply it properly. They also perform skin care treatments to bring out the best in their clients’ skin and administer skin-enhancing treatments such as creams and serums.
Assist in Medical and Dermatological Treatments Aestheticians perform treatments that make skin look younger or eliminate blemishes or scars, especially if they work at a doctor’s office or medical spa. They often prepare the skin for treatment by cleansing it, apply masks or chemical peels, or use tools such as lasers to eliminate unwanted hair.
Update and Maintain Files Aestheticians sometimes perform front desk and secretarial duties such as making or changing appointments and updating client records. They may also speak with clients or prospective customers over the phone to answer questions, suggest treatments, or offer an initial consultation.
Perform Customer Service and Sales Duties Aestheticians create a positive customer experience that keeps clients coming back. They answer questions about services and procedures and address problems or concerns from clients. Some salons and spas ask their aestheticians to encourage clients to purchase additional service packages, as well as skin care and beauty products the salon or spa sells.
Aesthetician Skills and Qualifications
Aestheticians are people-oriented individuals with a high level of patience and attention to detail. Education and training requirements differ among employers, but most require a high school diploma or GED and state licensing. Employers also look for the following abilities:
- Technical and safety knowledge – aestheticians regularly use medical tools and equipment, along with chemicals, making it crucial that they understand safety procedures and how to clean and disinfect implements
- Medical knowledge – aestheticians understand the different skin types and how to care for each, as well as how various treatments could affect the skin. Aestheticians who work in physician offices may need advanced medical training
- Flexibility – with unconventional hours that include nights and weekends, many aestheticians work more than 40 hours a week. Freelance aestheticians may work on short notice and sometimes need to travel to the client, such as to a movie set or photo shoot.
- Interpersonal skills – because they interact with clients of all ages and backgrounds, aestheticians need strong communication skills and a knack for putting people at ease. They make clients comfortable, stay calm and think on their feet, as well as remain focused throughout lengthy procedures.
Aesthetician Salary and Outlook
Aestheticians, categorized as skin care specialists by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earn a median hourly wage of $14.46, with the top ten percent earning more than $28.27 per hour and the bottom ten percent earning less than $8.97 per hour. The BLS projects that employment opportunities for aestheticians will grow over the next several years as more people take an interest in skin and beauty treatments and as these services become more accessible. The BLS anticipates that the field will grow 14 percent between by 2026, which is a faster rate of growth than for other occupations.
Helpful Resources
Are you ready to start your journey to becoming an aesthetician? Here are a few top-notch resources to get you started.
Associated Skin Care Professionals – this industry group offers webinars and other educational and training materials to current and aspiring aestheticians. Members also get a free website and other tools to help them learn about the industry and grow their career and business.
American Academy of Facial Esthetics – members of this professional association can take advantage of training videos and seminars, in addition to discussion forums where they can seek advice from fellow aestheticians.
The Esthetician’s Guide to Outstanding Esthetics: Proven Techniques From Today’s Industry Icons – author Ginger Hodulik Downey is a clinical nutritionist who promotes a comprehensive approach to skin care that draws on her nutritionist training and her own experience with illness. Her unique approach can help aestheticians provide their clients an extra layer of care.
Grow Your Esthetician Business: Learn Pinterest Strategy: How to Increase Blog Subscribers, Make More Sales, Design Pins, Automate & Get Website Traffic for Free – Pinterest expert Kerrie Legend shows readers how to build their reputation as an expert and attract clients using the power of social media.
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