An Exciting Career as an Esthetician!

Helping others take pride in their appearance, listening to skin care concerns, performing a job requiring patience and skill...it's all in a day's work for an esthetician!

An esthetician is a skin care specialist, trained in treating the facial skin to maintain or improve its appearance. He or she may work in a medical office, a spa, or a salon, or be self-employed and work from a private office. The esthetician spends a considerable amount of time dealing with people and assisting them in their skincare and maintenance needs.

A day as an esthetician may include skin analysis, facials, facial hair removal, waxing, electrical treatments, and suggesting products. He or she may also provide aromatherapy, skin analysis, detoxification, and microcurrent or laser services.

An esthetician must be licensed in the state in which he or she wishes to practice. The requirement is usually 260-600 hours of training, as well as passing grades on a written test and a hands-on test. However, the best in the field will be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest in skin care news and technology, and may wish to complete post-graduate education in order to stay competitive.

The esthetician is on the cutting edge of modern skin care concerns, such as microdermabrasion to minimize fine lines and scarring, and improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin. This people-oriented field is an exciting place to work for someone who prefers detailed work that will benefit others and help them enjoy their appearance and dermatological health. To learn more about a career as an Esthetician, call Space Coast Health Institute at 321-308-8000.