Esthetician Job Description

What does an esthetician do? Estheticians specialize in skin beautification. An Esthetician job description includes a variety of tasks. They provide skincare treatments to the face and body to improve in individuals appearance. They may also be called Aestheticians, Skin Care Specialists, Skin Care Therapists, Spa Technicians, Facialists, or Skin Care Technicians. Their job duties may include:

facials including peels and masks
full-body treatments
head and neck massages
deep pre cleansing and facial massage
body wraps
various skin care treatments with creams, lotions and tonics
applying makeup
hair removal via waxing, electrolysis or laser treatments
eyelash and eyebrow tinting and extensions
aromatherapy
permanent makeup
makeup application
keeping patient records
sterilize equipment and clean work areas

A Medical Esthetician job description is a bit different. A Medical Esthetician has additional training and works with patients whose skin or appearance is affected by accidents, trauma or medical procedures. Medical estheticians work in the health care industry with plastic surgeons or other medical professionals to help people cope with facial reconstructive surgeries or similar medical procedures.

Estheticians work in salon, spas,hotels, resorts or their own business. They typically work 40 hour weeks, but schedules can be variable and include nights and weekends.

Information on this page summarized from:
(1)Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos332.htm
(2) Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics,Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2009,39-5094 Skincare Specialists, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395094.htm
(3) Wikipedia contributors, "Cosmetology," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cosmetology&oldid=430900078
(4) O*Net Online,Summary Report for:39-5094.00 - Skin Care Specialists, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5094.00
(5) Occupational Outlook Quarterly, You're a what? Medical aesthetician, http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2004/spring/yawhat.htm