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What
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"Esthetics,
the nonmedical care of the skin, is a growing part of the
health and beauty industry. Skin, that marvelous living fabric
that covers and protects the human body, requires ongoing
care to keep it healthy and beautiful. The professional with
knowledge and skill to give esthetic services is a highly
valued treasure.
The esthetician's
fingers convey strength, trust and knowledge. When an esthetician
is touching someone, there is a bonding, a caring, that is
missing in so many lives today. The caring, listening professionalism
of an esthetician is a responsibility of power in today's
world, and should be taken very seriously."1
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The
esthetic skills that we teach are divided into four main categories
detailed on the course
description page. |
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How
will I know whether this is a possible career for me? |
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In most
cases, the graduates of our School have been interested in
taking care of their own skin and finding ways to help others,
many years before they actually take the step to come and
begin training.
They were
good with their hands but had been in a profession, that was
less personal. They had the desire to nurture and help people
feel better about themselves. At the same time they do this,
they feel better about themselves. Others did not know anything
about esthetics and did not pay much attention to their own
skin but were searching for a career that was more nurturing,
that paid well, that had a lot of variety of movement, and
was less physically demanding than other careers. If any of
these descriptions sounds like you, your next question will
be:
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How
much will I earn as an esthetician?
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As
in any profession, for the most part you work your way up the
pay scale. The four determining factors are: |
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- Location
- Quality of the salon and the expertise of the owner/management.
- How is the esthetic department; whether you are the one
to launch this department or are you taking over an experienced
person's established clientel? Or starting your own clientel
in a place which is expanding.
- Your skills and reliability.
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A salary
should be given in order to guarantee a steady income while
building a clientele. After your clientele is established
you will make a better income when you switch to commission.
The commission on the services may start at 40% and go gradually
up as you gain experience.
The products
you sell will give you additional commission. The amount you
will make will fluctuate with the seasons. Some estheticians
start off as low as $20k per year and a good experienced esthetician
makes $60k or more per year. Some places will have benefits,
but not all.
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Are
there other career opportunities in the health and beauty field
not covered here, that interest you? |
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We
are always interested in providing more opportunities for our
students. Please send an email
and let us know what you'd like to see offered. |
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1 From Esthetician's Guide to Business Management
1st edition by Gambino. © 1994. Reprinted with permission
of Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning: www.thomsonrights.com.
Fax 800 730-2215. |
