Beauty therapists carry out face and body treatments for clients to help them look and feel better. A beauty therapist specializes in beauty treatments for the face and body and is responsible for helping clients make the most of their physical appearance and more importantly help clients feel less stressed and more confident about them. The beauty industry is constantly evolving and developing and there is a constant flow of new products being introduced into the market place. The excitement in this industry is illustrated by the number of new salons and spas that are opening and as a result of this, the many exciting job opportunities that have become available.
Facials – cleansing, massaging and toning the skin
Applying and advising about make-up
Eyebrow shaping and eyelash colouring
Manicures, pedicures and other nail treatments like extensions and nail art
Removal of unwanted facial and body hair
Electro-therapy treatments to improve body tone and shape
Non-surgical skin improvement treatments
Uv (ultraviolet) and spray tanning.
Skills required
Professionalism. It's essential that beauty therapists maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times protecting a client's privacy and giving them their full care and attention.
Personal Hygiene/Grooming. Therapists work in close proximity with their clients and have to ensure they adopt high standards of personal
hygiene and grooming at all times; bathe daily, regular use of deodorant, fresh breath, hair tied back if long, subtle makeup etc
Warm & Open Personality. It's essential that therapists make their clients feel at ease by being polite, friendly and conversational stamina.
Therapists often have busy schedules sometimes involving back to back appointments and spend a lot of time on their feet. It's essential therefore to have good stamina.
Good Time Management. Especially in a busy salon with packed out appointments it's essential that a therapist has excellent time keeping skills.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Beauticians
Barbers
Skincare Specialists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Women’s' health
Salon or Spa Manager
Earnings
Earnings are between £20,000 and £30,000 a year, or more
Recruiting Companies
Beauty parlours
Clinics
How do I get there?
Option 1:
A high school diploma or equivalent in Beauty therapy is required .
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