Also called an Aesthetician (UK) or Esthetician (USA). A Beauty Therapist is a practitioner of specialized skin and body care treatments. A wide range of treatments such as Facials, Hair removal, Massage, Aromatherapy, Manicures, Pedicures, Body wraps, Eye lash and Eyebrow tinting, and Make-up artistry along with Spa body treatments.
The specialist may complete advanced training for treatments such as machine operated treatments such as Microdermabrasion, Non- surgical facelifts and Faradic muscle tone , laser hair removal and electrolysis. The Beauty Therapist needs to know health and safety applications.
The beauty industry is vast and expanding . Alternative and Complementary therapies are often included within the beauty therapy realm such as Reflexology, Reiki, Nail Technology, Acupressure Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Spray Tanning, Ayurveda and Spa treatments. Beauty Therapy can be very broad and constantly changing as certain Beauty Salons and Spas incorporate Complementary Therapies in the pursuit of health and well-being.
Beauty Therapist love their job because they help their clients feel better about themselves. One of the best ways to promote a positive self-image is to help others. As a Beauty Therapist it is part of your job to be well groomed, practice safety and client care. Beauty Therapists wear a uniform or conform to a particular dress code. Personal appearance is important- skin care, full make-up, neat short nails, minimal jewelry and tidy hair away from the face is the usual professional image for the Beauty Therapist. Positive body language, communication and attitude are all inclusive character traits of the skin, health and beauty therapist.
Treatments are designed to improve skin care and condition, and the work includes a range of electrotherapy treatments for face and body, all designed to help improve facial and body conditions. Being organised and on time is crucial, as well as having a relaxed and calm demeanour to set clients at ease. Beauty Therapist undergo training in skin structure and its functions, anatomy and physiology, Knowledge of Cosmetic Chemistry, communication, nutritional science, technology and applications of beauty equipment, product sales, and hundreds of hours of practical training. Skin analysis skills and product knowledge is essential. It is important to be attentive to clients’ needs and aware of their expectations to ensure excellent results. Skin care products are crucial to any salon and spa, both when performing treatments and when advising clients regarding daily and specialist skin care. A beauty therapist needs to know each product with each range. She will need to explain to clients how to use the product, when to use the product and what are the benefits, advantage and expected results.
Touch is an integral part of beauty therapy especially with massage, so it needs to be appropriate and carried out in a professional manner. Massage has been recognised as being beneficial and healing. Beauty therapist learn about client modesty, draping techniques and client care and comfort.
Beauty Therapist can work in Beauty Salons; Day Spas, Wellness Centres, Destination Resorts and Retreats, or travel the world working on cruise ships; for major Skincare & Cosmetic brands in many roles such as Training, Sales or Marketing, as a beauty journalist for the growing number of publications and online media, and a Beauty Therapist may go on to manage and own their own successful beauty salons.
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