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Esthetician Where can I locate, compare, and contact esthetician schools?
What is an Esthetician?
If you love the field of cosmetology, but would like to specialize in
the study of skin care, then a career as an esthetician may be perfect
for you. As a licensed esthetician, your job at a salon is to make the
customer feel pampered and relaxed by providing facials, pore cleansing
and exfoliation treatments, body wraps and polishes, manicures and/or
pedicures, foot reflexology, aromatherapy and spa treatments as well as
hair removal (waxing) treatments.
Students who train to become estheticians learn about beautifying the
skin through a variety of means, including facials, skin analysis,
makeup artistry, pore cleansing, microdermabrasion techniques, European
facial treatments, spa treatments using body polishes and wraps,
aromatherapy and skin care regimens, foot reflexology, depilation and
waxing, and eyebrow shaping and lash tinting.
Estheticians are also trained to recognize skin problems that require a
dermatologist, or a medical professional. Because some estheticians
move into the medical field, esthetician schools may offer courses
covering anatomy, physiology, chemistry and pathology of the skin,
including bacteriology, disinfection, decontamination and infection
control, first aid, and hygiene.
What qualities does an Esthetician need?
A good esthetician should be able to work well with their hands, and
have a kind and approachable manner. They should also be able to make
the customer feel relaxed and be knowledgeable about their skin care
needs, as well as the products used by various skin types.
What are the requirements?
Training to become an esthetician takes an average of 300 hours, but
this will vary based on state requirements. Take a look at our state license requirements page to find out more. We recommend you contact the licensing
department for the state you're interested in to verify if there have
been any changes in programs or required hours.
Students must also pass a state license exam at the completion of their
course. If you are looking to move into the medical esthetics field,
additional advanced courses are required, and a paramedical esthetician
license exam must be passed as well.
What are some of the career opportunities for an Esthetician?
A
career as an esthetician can lead in many different career paths,
including salon, spa and resort employment, manicurist, pedicurist or
manager. Some estheticians also find rewarding careers in cosmetics
marketing, purchasing, or beauty consulting, while others move into the
medical community as paramedical estheticians or esthetician training
instructors.
What can I expect to earn?
According to a 2003 study by the
NACCAS, (the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts &
Sciences), esthetician graduates can expect to earn anywhere from
$30,000-$50,000 a year, depending on the amount of experience,
clientele and hours worked.
 
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