Esthetics and Ethnicity

Posted on: June 22nd, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory 3 Comments

Here’s the skinny on the esthetician’s future customer: Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Indian. The growth in the Hispanic population especially is breathtaking. In 20 states, Hispanics are the largest minority group, and according to USA Today, 48.3% of kids under 5 are minorities.

What does this mean for your career as an esthetician? It means you’ll encounter skin conditions unique to people of color. For example, brown skin contains melanin, the dark pigmentation. Its cells, melanocytes, are more reactive in darker skin. That can lead to hyperpigmentation. These pigment-related problems are prevalent in Hispanic population. For instance, facial peels with brown skin can take off too many layers and lead to scarring.

If you’re considering training to be an esthetician, these ethnic skin conditions and many others offer excitement and opportunity. More skin types mean more tools, techniques and expertise required. When selecting an esthetics program, make sure to ask the right questions about the classes offered, whether you will be practicing on mannequin heads or real models, and what skins types will be the primary focus.

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