Esthetician
Job Skills and Responsibilities of a Professionally Licensed Esthetician:
- Skin Care Procedures:
- Perform a detailed skin evaluation, by use of magnifying lamps and specialized equipment to evaluate the skin’s condition and appearance.
- Provide facial massages.
- Apply chemical peels in order to reduce fine lines and age spots.
- Perform professional skin care facials and extractions.
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly, and recommend skin-care regimens.
- Determine which skin care products will improve clients’ skin quality and appearance.
- Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
- Training to use specialized products and perform techniques such as chemical peels and treatment masks.
- Education in the use various hair, cosmetic, or nail care instruments.
- Makeup Artistry:
- Advise clients about colors and types of makeup, and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
- Select and apply cosmetic products.
- Recommend and sell recommended cosmetics to clients.
- Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
- Medical Procedures:
- Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
- Proper training in how to sterilize equipment, and clean work areas.
- Assistance in administration of medications or treatments.
- Business Skills and Responsibilities:
- Keep records of client needs and preferences, and the services provided.
- Develop effective and valuable customer service techniques.
- Conduct business transactions and collect payments from the client.
- Evaluate product inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies.
- Maintain appointment calendar and client contact records.
- Schedule appointments
- Order and purchase needed supplies, materials, or equipment.
- Sell merchandise carried in the salon, spa or clinic.
